Pinoy Lifestyles’ New Look

I hope that you like the new look at Pinoy Lifestyles.…
I am, finally, through the transition from a old and, somewhat, unstable theme to a state-of-the-art theme. I figured it was time to upgrade this blog as we approach our first year anniversary.
I would like to thank Brian Gardner and his team at Studio Press [...]

Protecting Canola Oil Quality

Canola oil, as well as other oils and fats, don’t encourage the growth of bacteria because they contain no water, which bacteria need in order to grow. Fats and oils are generally never a vehicle for food-poisoning bacteria. For that reason refrigeration isn’t required.
The biggest problem with fats and oils is the quality deterioration associated [...]

Filipino Style Chicken Curry

This curry recipe is one of my favorite Filipino chicken recipes. Many countries have their own version of chicken curry but for me, the Filipino chicken curry is still and will always be the best.
Ingredients :
· 2-3 tbsp. oil
· 3 potatoes, peeled, quartered and fried
· 1 lb. chicken, cut into serving pieces
· 3 cloves garlic, [...]

The Hidden Danger of Diaper Changing

If for some reason you need encouragement to wash your hands after changing your child’s diaper, consider this:
People who change diapers have a greatly increased risk of contracting an unpleasant infection known as giardiasis.
Caused by a microscopic parasite, giardia lamblia, giardiasis produces diarrhea, stomach cramps,bloating, nausea, fatigue and sometimes joint pain in those it afflicts. [...]

Chinese Tacos with Tomato-Ginger Salsa

Here is a great twist on a true Mexican traditional recipe. This recipe presents a whole new array of tastes. Easy to prepare and a wonderful surprise for the whole family.
Please read the note on making your own taco shells if you can not source them locally.
1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons [...]

Can’t Floss – Use Mouth Rinse

People who don’t floss their teeth may get the same benefit from regularly rinsing their mouth with the antiseptic Listerine, according to a study findings.
However, these results should not encourage people to abandon flossing, and, ideally, people should brush, floss and use Listerine, a study author stated.
Rinsing with Listerine is “another way to improve oral [...]

Middle Age Insomnia Solution

Findings from a Stanford University Medical School study may come as no surprise: older and middle-age people reported sleeping better when they added regular exercise to their routine. After 16 weeks in a moderate intensity exercise program, subjects were able to fall asleep about 15 minutes earlier and sleep about 45 minutes longer at night.
Participants [...]

Spaghetti – Filipino Style

So the story goes that Marco Polo left Italy and traveled to China and came home with noodles. From that the Italians invented spaghetti. Early Italian immigrants brought it to America. Americans brought it to the Philippines and guess what?…you guessed it – the Filipinos invented their own version.
So here it is, our very [...]

Second Thoughts About Ice Cream

Before you scream for ice cream, a health advocacy group wants you to think about this: a sundae can have as much fat and calories as a T-bone steak dinner.
“Everyone knows that ice cream isn’t good for you — it’s a splurge,” stated a senior nutritionist at the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
“But [...]

Tinolang Manok

Tinolang Manok (Chicken Ginger Stew) Recipe
This is a main staple of Filipino cuisine.
Ingredients:
* 1 kilo whole chicken, cut into pieces.
* 1 small young papaya or sayote, cut into small pieces.
* 2 tablespoons ginger, crushed and slliced into strips
* 1/2 cup dahon ng sili (chili leaves) or mallunggay leaves
* 1 liter of water
* 5 garlic cloves, [...]

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