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- February 6, 2010
Lasang Pinoy, Sundays: HEARTY
…my take on this theme, a heart healthy dish. a bowl of warm and delicious vegetable noodle soup, or any kind to most will always be comfort food…but more importantly, it’s good for someone who needs to cut down on sugar and carbs . shhh…this will be our little secret, ok? he doesn’t want me to talk about it here on my blog. maybe it’s just a result of the depression that came with the sudden realization, and a very recent one too [just last week, ironically…even before i thought of this theme] that he is now a diabetic. he must’ve had Diabetes for a time now, we just didn’t know since he hates going to the doctor. this time though, i made sure that he is scheduled for his annual check up, whether he liked it or not. and this is what we found out, unfortunately. incurable and genetic as it is, we are still thankful that it’s a disease that can easily be controlled with the right food, change of lifestyle and correct attitude.
i still have so much to learn about it, believe me. unprepared as we are about this, we have decided to take those special classes for Diabetes soon.
so what’s this chocolate cupcake doing in this post, you may ask? since day 1, i have been researching and shopping for ’special’ food and ingredients for M. it has slowly dawned on us that this is a total change of diet and lifestyle not only for him, but for all of us. the children being very susceptible on having the disease too…has to be educated as well.
this…is called LOW-FAT VEGETABLE CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE. i was treated to a trip to the full house on a Saturday morning FLOUR, a very popular bakery in Boston, well..it was featured in one of Food Network’s shows that i cannot remember which one exactly at this moment, pardon me. and so i chose a few sweets for myself and Samia, who has a sweet tooth just like dad!:(… just as i was going to pay for my loot, came right in front of me was this guy from the kitchen with a full tray of freshly-baked chocolate cupcakes, so it seems. i don’t know why i asked for its exact name, but i did. and was so delighted to learn that it’s the healthier version of the sinful dessert! yay! he deserves some prize for being a good boy the whole week…don’t you think? and so he had it for dessert after lunch.
and as Marco himself puts it…this is like a ‘wake up call’ which should be taken in a positive way. it’s not the end of the world and so….here’s to a whole new HEALTHY-er and HEARTY-er life ahead!!!
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18 Responses to “Lasang Pinoy, Sundays: HEARTY”
so sorry to hear about the diabetes situation, Ces.. It is indeed a lifestyle change. My mom’s a diabetic…
On a lighter note, my other blog is finally up again! Hopefully the malicious script has been removed.. Balik LaPiS ulit!
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By maiylah on Feb 6, 2010
My Dad’s a diabetic. He was diagnosed when he was in his mid-40s ata and he’s now 61. I agree - a healthy lifestyle and diet will do wonders in keeping diabetes in check. I’m sure your hubby will be okay. Take care and God bless!
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By Pinky on Feb 6, 2010
You can do healthy and hearty meals, I know. it is also a lesson for us who don’t have it yet, that we have to be conscious with what we eat
((hugs))
i will make a post after breakfast, coffee is getting cold (oo, inuna muna mag-online, hehehe)
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By julie on Feb 6, 2010
here is my entry
sis, di kami bati ng comment luv mo, hahaha!
By julie on Feb 6, 2010
habol ako this week!
My dad suffered diabetes too, aside from medication meron ding mga herbs that helped him, will ask mom and let you know…i’m positive you’ll get through well, with a loving wife beside him shempre! Take care ces and M..
By Mirage on Feb 7, 2010
Yummy and Hearty indeed. You are right that it’s a disease than can be controlled. I had gestational diabetes with my 2nd baby and pretty much had to watch everything I eat and prick my fingers everyday for my glucose test. I definitely cut back on rice which helped a lot.
I’ll post my entry early next week. Sorry again for not being able to host today. March is mine
By dexie on Feb 7, 2010
almost everyone in my mom’s side of the family is diabetic. my mom is a “borderline” diabetic–don’t know what that means exactly.:p but it was a wake up call, too. with a healthy diet and lifestyle, diabetes can be managed.
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By luna miranda on Feb 7, 2010
You’re right, Ces, that diabetes can be controlled (like most other diseases) with healthy eating, exercise and smart living.
Take care and God bless!
By Weng on Feb 8, 2010
My hubby also is borderline diabetic and he’s taking some medication to control it and he has completely changed his eating habits.
I’ll post my HEARTY entry later this week.:)
By Oggi on Feb 11, 2010
hi ces, sali ulit ako! and i have entries for both this one and the chocolate
as usual better late than never.
my mom naman is diabetic, too. she’s on insulin now, but everyone in our family believes that it might have been prevented had she gone to see the doctor earlier. i guess, nasa genes din yun kasi she doesn’t have a sweet tooth and she used to exercise regularly but still…
anyway, yun lang, napa-kwento tuloy ako. i hope marco keeps up the discipline to eat and live healthy.
By Meeya on Feb 12, 2010
Hello Ms. Ces. I’ve been a regular follower of Lasang Pinoy and its member blogs. I revived my blogwriting this year and when I read about LaPiS, I thought I’d try to join since I feature Filipino food in my blog from time to time. I hope I can be a worthy addition to your group.
For this week’s theme on HEARTY, here’s the link to my very first LaPiS entry: http://promdi2010.blogspot.com/2010/02/day-42-lapis-hearty.html
Thanks!
Cathee’s last blog post..Day 42: LaPiS - Hearty…
By Cathee on Feb 12, 2010
Hello Ms. Ces. I’ve been a regular follower of Lasang Pinoy and its member blogs. I revived my blogwriting this year and when I read about LaPiS, I thought I’d try to join since I feature Filipino food in my blog from time to time. I hope I can be a worthy addition to your group.
For this week’s theme on HEARTY, here’s the link to my very first LaPiS entry - http://promdi2010.blogspot.com/2010/02/day-42-lapis-hearty.html
Thanks!
Cathee’s last blog post..Day 42: LaPiS - Hearty…
By Cathee on Feb 12, 2010
Hello Ms. Ces. I’ve been a regular follower of Lasang Pinoy and its member blogs. I revived my blogwriting this year and when I read about LaPiS, I thought I’d try to join since I feature Filipino food in my blog from time to time. I hope I can be a worthy addition to your group.
This will be my first time to join LaPiS…you may want to check out my blog entry.
Thanks!
Cathee’s last blog post..Day 42: LaPiS - Hearty…
By Cathee on Feb 12, 2010
Hello Ms. Ces. I’ve been a regular follower of Lasang Pinoy and its member blogs. I revived my blogwriting this year and when I read about LaPiS, I thought I’d try to join since I feature Filipino food in my blog from time to time. I hope I can be a worthy addition to your group.
This will be my first time to join LaPiS…you may want to check out my blog entry - http://promdi2010.blogspot.com/2010/02/day-42-lapis-hearty.html
Thanks!
By Cathee on Feb 12, 2010
Here’s my hearty post
http://oggi-icandothat.blogspot.com/2010/02/lasang-pinoy-sundays.html
Happy Hearts Day!
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By Oggi on Feb 13, 2010
I had the same wake up call as M last year. However, I haven’t been as good at maintaining a healthy diet. He’s lucky to have you to guide him and motivate him. I seriously need a wife! he he!
JMom’s last blog post..LaPiS: HEARTY
By JMom on Feb 13, 2010