Picking in a Feast

It's hard not to eat who you are in a party. Since we are Pinoys, it's rude not to eat at all. Like all Pinoy Party attendees, I feast but am now more picky in what I shovel down my gut. Make no mistake, I still eat a lot.

I shall reiterate what's on the table and divide it up to LOTS, SOME, NO WAY.

LOTS (Go on an feast on these)

• Ginataang shrimp (When cooked right, it's healthy and so fresh and rich in zinc)
• Fresh Green salad (duh) Easy on the dressing
• Freshly baked Buko Pie
• Pansit
• Fresh Ripe Mangoes

SOME (take it easy)

• Adobo (Lay off the soysauce.)
• Lumpia shanghai (But it vegetarian! So? It's still fried!)
• Rice (limit since it's a party 1 1/2 cup)

NO WAY (stay away from these food... if you can)

• Cake (just a bite. So you won't eat too much, share a slice with your sis)
• Letson (But I can't help eat a few bits and a slice of balat!)
• Ice Cream (Don't eat this unless you want to clog your arteries. You just ate oily foods and top it off with ice cream. Are you crazy? One word: SEBO go research!)

So, I encourage you guys to make a mental checklist of what you ate in a party. It could save your hearts. Not to mention belly.

I'm living a full and healthy life and this is my type of diet!

I think I lost a little weight...

No, I didn't go on a diet.

I couldn't.

Too much yummy food laid out on the table.

What my secret? Mom stuffed me with fruits and veggies. Yup, snack time is fruits and breakfast comes with a bowl of cabbage soup.

But I've decided something since our little fiber regiment. I was going to try to eat as healthy as I can. So when my brother and I were at the mall, I had to look at the menus carefully. Fast food will just a rare treat.
It's not like I'm avoiding food or oils or carbs. Those things, we can't help but be served. I just make sure my fried foods are limited and I pick things that have no shortening or too much butter.