Nutrition in PI!

[Sis Suze]

Hi everyone again

I spoke to my friend today online and I happened to ask her what she had eaten today. The answer was "Not much of rice and chickens feet"!!!!

What dried foods or canned foods do you think might be good to send over in my balikbayan box? It seems to me that there isn't much protein in their diet so I'm wondering what I could provide....also rice is quite expensive there too isn't it of late so I think I'll send some rice. I know it's a staple but it will save some money if I do won't it...do you think dried potato would be appreciated as a change from rice? I'll get some tinned corned beef, and maybe the chicken roll and stuff like that? Sorry i know I've done nothing but ask questions but I am so shocked and I so want to help with useful things as well as nice gifts. What about baked beans? They're full of protein....hahahaha! Listen to me! I haven't even sorted out a box yet...giggle.
But really, what goodness is there in chickens FEET for goodness sakes?

Right, I'll shut up now and put my thinking cap on....tinned steak...hmmm...now there's a plan....lol OK I'm gone xxxx

[fred]

Hey suze...I think your great!!
My Mum still asks me the same questions but all I really want is a crate of English mustard..
Loads of stuff here that are jammed packed with nutrients that dont come in a tin (malungay leaves are the best example) and rice is still much cheaper here than in the UK thank goodness!!
Incidentally..I eat about 10 ripe mangoes a day..Cost a bloody fortune in Sainsbury`s!! Want me to send you some???

Take care!!

Fred.

[trader dave]

Hey suze...I think your great!!
My Mum still asks me the same questions but all I really want is a crate of English mustard..
Loads of stuff here that are jammed packed with nutrients that dont come in a tin (malungay leaves are the best example) and rice is still much cheaper here than in the UK thank goodness!!
Incidentally..I eat about 10 ripe mangoes a day..Cost a bloody fortune in Sainsbury`s!! Want me to send you some???

Take care!!

Fred.

mangoe mangoe breakfast every day i love them always bring a few back to uk cant buy them ones in sainsburys

[IainBusby]

Hey suze...I think your great!!
My Mum still asks me the same questions but all I really want is a crate of English mustard..
Loads of stuff here that are jammed packed with nutrients that dont come in a tin (malungay leaves are the best example) and rice is still much cheaper here than in the UK thank goodness!!
Incidentally..I eat about 10 ripe mangoes a day..Cost a bloody fortune in Sainsbury`s!! Want me to send you some???

Take care!!

Fred.

When I'm over there I eat mangoes everyday for breakfast, you can't beat it!

[trader dave]

i would imagine your friends eat quite well in fact i would hazard a guess that there diet is more healthy than yours or mine fresh fruit is in abundance over there people share food as well ----if you cook to much you share with your neighbour a lot of guys will know what i mean

they will never stop eating rice even if they only have rice water just a bone and a few vegtables boiled to make a soup thats ok by them

they dont eat all the stodge and crap that kills us

toothpaste and toothbrushes because many will not waste money on that even some of the childrens teeth are in a terrible state pain killers antiseptic cream plasters babys tin milk

[Tawi2]

First aid kit,I forgot about that dave

[Sis Suze]

Awwww, thanks, but I'm just ordinary really...lol.

Those thingey leaves don't have protein though do they and you need a bit of protein each day. I can't believe people eat CHICKEN FEET!!! I'm glad you get your quota of mango but I don't like it much to be hones...lol. Where in the Phils are you?

[JimOttley]

Awwww, thanks, but I'm just ordinary really...lol.

Those thingey leaves don't have protein though do they and you need a bit of protein each day. I can't believe people eat CHICKEN FEET!!! I'm glad you get your quota of mango but I don't like it much to be hones...lol. Where in the Phils are you?

It's my partners favourite, seriously


Jim

[vbkelly]

Awwww, thanks, but I'm just ordinary really...lol.

Those thingey leaves don't have protein though do they and you need a bit of protein each day. I can't believe people eat CHICKEN FEET!!! I'm glad you get your quota of mango but I don't like it much to be hones...lol. Where in the Phils are you?

chicken feet hmmm they love it and they also eat chicken intestine, liver, heart, blood and head.

[Northerner]

chicken feet hmmm they love it and they also eat chicken intestine, liver, heart, blood and head.

I'm pulling the same face that I pull when I see someone tucking into Liver Pate Nasty stuff.....

It's just wrong

[Ana_may365]

Awwww, thanks, but I'm just ordinary really...lol.

Those thingey leaves don't have protein though do they and you need a bit of protein each day. I can't believe people eat CHICKEN FEET!!! I'm glad you get your quota of mango but I don't like it much to be hones...lol. Where in the Phils are you?

to tell u the truth suze,that thingey leaves that u mention is the best!i always eat it together with some talbos ng kamote leaves with some sea shells[halaan]when i breasfeed all my children

[Tawi2]

Breastfeed Joe said I have pics of EVERYTHING I wonder which folder I have pinay breast pics in

[joebloggs]

Breastfeed Joe said I have pics of EVERYTHING I wonder which folder I have pinay breast pics in

the folder at the front
just b4 the one with in (and i'm not talking about the scousers you see on the streets in manchester

[darren-b]

I personally wouldn't bother sending rice - it might seem expensive out there but it is far more expensive here plus it's quite bulky/heavy. You'd be far better to send money to buy rice..

[Tawi2]

Just a joke Suze,but one thing that would make ALL pinoy families jump with joy when they opened a box is one of these

[jencha8569]

Just a joke Suze,but one thing that would make ALL pinoy families jump with joy when they opened a box is one of these

hmmm.. lechon

[miss.piggy]

Hi everyone again

I spoke to my friend today online and I happened to ask her what she had eaten today. The answer was "Not much of rice and chickens feet"!!!!

What dried foods or canned foods do you think might be good to send over in my balikbayan box? It seems to me that there isn't much protein in their diet so I'm wondering what I could provide....also rice is quite expensive there too isn't it of late so I think I'll send some rice. I know it's a staple but it will save some money if I do won't it...do you think dried potato would be appreciated as a change from rice? I'll get some tinned corned beef, and maybe the chicken roll and stuff like that? Sorry i know I've done nothing but ask questions but I am so shocked and I so want to help with useful things as well as nice gifts. What about baked beans? They're full of protein....hahahaha! Listen to me! I haven't even sorted out a box yet...giggle.
But really, what goodness is there in chickens FEET for goodness sakes?

Right, I'll shut up now and put my thinking cap on....tinned steak...hmmm...now there's a plan....lol OK I'm gone xxxx

Hi Suze,

You're awesome. I'm sure the family you're helping is ever thankful.

I don't think dried potatoes (or even fresh ones) could replace rice for Filipinos. We were brought up eating rice for breakfast, lunch and supper. Some people are having it for merienda (snacks) in between meals. And as most Filipino would say, a meal is not a meal without rice .

If you are really decided to send a balikbayan box, the canned goods you mentioned are really good, and that would give you much value for what you have to pay for the shipment. Whatever you send, it's the thought that counts anyways.

Chickens feet?? It's not that bad really! Just part of the delicacies?? My dad is not allowing us to eat these sort of street foods, but me and my brothers are sneaking in to the nearest bbq to get chickens feet and betamax (pigs blood in squares). They're tasty!

[Tawi2]

Waste not want not

[miss.piggy]

yum...the chicken intestines too...that's another tasty part (if cleaned properly!!

[Sophie]

Hi everyone again

I spoke to my friend today online and I happened to ask her what she had eaten today. The answer was "Not much of rice and chickens feet"!!!!

What dried foods or canned foods do you think might be good to send over in my balikbayan box? It seems to me that there isn't much protein in their diet so I'm wondering what I could provide....also rice is quite expensive there too isn't it of late so I think I'll send some rice. I know it's a staple but it will save some money if I do won't it...do you think dried potato would be appreciated as a change from rice? I'll get some tinned corned beef, and maybe the chicken roll and stuff like that? Sorry i know I've done nothing but ask questions but I am so shocked and I so want to help with useful things as well as nice gifts. What about baked beans? They're full of protein....hahahaha! Listen to me! I haven't even sorted out a box yet...giggle.
But really, what goodness is there in chickens FEET for goodness sakes?

Right, I'll shut up now and put my thinking cap on....tinned steak...hmmm...now there's a plan....lol OK I'm gone xxxx

That's very nice and thoughtful of you suze And i commend you for wanting to help a friend out
Anyway, i think those tinned cans, baked beans, etc, will do,
i guess it would be good to send some authentic uk food for a change, they might come to appreciate the uk taste
As for chicken feet along with chicken intestine, balut, etc. - never tasted it, never tried it and never plan to, lol

[IainBusby]

Hi Suze,
You can't go wrong with canned stuff like corned beef, spam, baked beans, chicken/turkey roll, tuna (or any other canned fish) etc etc. Soap and shampoo will also be greatly appreciated.
Iain.

[Tawi2]

Dove soap,if they are in Gen San dont send canned Tuna,if your looking for canned fish make it Sardines in tomato juice If they are in manila or anywhere that tuna is relatively expensive then Tuna in oil not brine,baked beans,luncheon meat,spam,corned beef All canned goods really Educational books for kids,visit oxfam for those Pop into the cash and carry and bulk buy biro pens

[Ana_may365]

hiya!Suzie,what ur plan is good!its a big help for the people who u want to send balikbayan box with our can foods from hereanyway,about adidas[chicken feet]that u mention i think a lot of filipino like it.also the head,wings,or bi2ka ng manok.everytime we go back to phils i always eat this kind of foods,i love it spclly if theres a nice gravy with it or spicy vinegar

[Tawi2]

I actually labelled my pic Adidas Ana I wonder if you eat your pigeons feet I tell you whats a great idea to stick in as well Suzie,ask your mates for their old mobile-phones,I normally take 3 or 4 or however many I have or can beg,borrow or steal,easy to get them unlocked,stick a smart or Globe in and off they go TXT'ing

[fred]

This is a good reason why we should give Malunggay a second look
Nutritional Values:

1. 7 times the Vitamin C in Oranges
2. 4 times the Calcium in Milk
3. 4 times the Vitamin A in Carrots
4. 3 times the Potassium in Bananas
5. 2 times the Protein in Milk/Yogurt

Read that again Suze.. 2 times the Protein in Milk!!

Im in Bohol BTW..Regards,
Fred.

[vbkelly]

This is a good reason why we should give Malunggay a second look
Nutritional Values:

1. 7 times the Vitamin C in Oranges
2. 4 times the Calcium in Milk
3. 4 times the Vitamin A in Carrots
4. 3 times the Potassium in Bananas
5. 2 times the Protein in Milk/Yogurt

Read that again Suze.. 2 times the Protein in Milk!!

Im in Bohol BTW..Regards,
Fred.

how's bohol fred i'll be there soon

[fred]

how's bohol fred i'll be there soon

Good here..Very warm !! No rain for 6 weeks now..Lots of construction in Dauis so delays getting onto island..