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Top Ten Healthiest Pinoy Dishes

• SUMMA CUM LAUDE – SINIGANG NA ISDA

Quite possibly the most balanced soup in Filipino cuisine is the Sinigang. Its fish variation which is great for Salmon, Maya Maya or Bangus made it to the Department of Health’s (DOH’s) List of Healthiest Dishes. Fish is an excellent source of protein and Omega-3 fatty acids; Kangkong is packed with Vitamins A & C.

• MAGNA CUM LAUDE – TINOLANG MANOK

This is another beloved soup dish that is not only a hit for Pinoy families, but also won the DOH’s approval. Sayote, one of its key ingredients, is rich in folic acid which is an essential vitamin for pregnant women.

• CUM LAUDE – LUMPIANG UBOD

This classic wrap made of fresh vegetables is both nutritious and delicious. Typically made with carrot, “ubod”/heart of coconut palm, spring onions, singkamas and lettuce, this family favorite is rich in Vitamin A which promotes eye health and boosts the immune system.

• CUM LAUDE – MALUNGGAY

On its own, it can be used to make a sumptuous soup dish. Aside from its milk-boosting properties, it is also rich In Vitamin C, iron, magnesium & & B Vitamins.

• CUM LAUDE – LAING 

This spicy and creamy coconut milk-based diet which is made up of taro leaves, promises a healthy boost of Vitamin A , C & iron. DOH however, warns us to control our portions.

• CUM LAUDE – GINISANG MUNGGO

A fusion of munggo and ampalaya leaves, this delectable dish also boosts a lot of benefits – it is high in folate, thiamine, magnesium, manganese, iron & phosphorus which are essential for the body to function in optimum health.

• CUM LAUDE – GISING GISING

Much like laing, this dish is both creamy & spicy but it is made of green beans instead of leafy vegetables. A serving assures that your family will get healthy doses of Vitamins B6, C, K, zinc & fiber.

• CUM LAUDE – GINISANG SITAW

This fiber-rich dish is made up of kalabasa & sitaw. It also boosts a lot of Vitamin C, making it a perfect nutritious side dish to any meal according to DOH dieticians.

• CUM LAUDE – ENSALADANG TALONG

Though there are many variations to the ensaladang mangga, togue & lato, only the talong made it to the Top Ten Pinoy Healthiest Dishes. It owes its spot on the List to its high Vitamin B and manganese content as well as to its fresh tomatoes which are packed with vitamin and lycopene.

• CUM LAUDE – PINAKBET

Best made with bagoong, fish, pork, eggplant, kalabasa and ampalaya, this classic dish is high in Vitamin A & fiber. It is a great way to enjoy different kinds of vegetables in one delicious dish. This a living proof of long life among Ilocanos.

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