Chef Jessie Wows Libis Moms with Quick Healthy Cooking

Last November 25, the Ladies of Charity invited nationally-renowned Chef Jessie Sincioco to teach the Libis community moms – and a few dads as well – how to cook simple, cheap yet nutritious and nice-to look-at meals for the family.

Fifty mothers came to the tutorial. Chef Jessie deliberately prepared a dish using typical leftovers found in the fridge. She also gave several pointers while cooking:

‣ Eat only when hungry.
‣ Never cook too much. When you do, the family feels compelled to eat what’s on the table.
‣ Focus on breakfast since that is the most important meal of the day.
‣ The biggest servings should be carbs – brown rice, pasta, etc. – followed by vegetables, then meats and eggs. Minimize on dessert.
‣ Get into the habit of serving fruits first. They make you feel full so you avoid overea1ng.

Also, fruits like bananas soak up the cholesterol that will follow.

‣ Eat dinner early, preferably at least 5 hours before bed1me. Ea1ng late forces the diges1ve system and the heart to keep working late in the evening.
‣ Always keep a clean kitchen and wash your hands often.
‣ Avoid mixes to get flavors; instead go for sauteeing, star1ng with garlic then onion .
‣ Finally, do not take shortcuts in food prepara1on. These shortcuts also shortcuts your family’s life years.