The Philippines is famous for celebrating the world’s longest Christmas season, with Christmas carols played starting at the crack of dawn of September 1. This 3-month yuletide celebration culminates with a midnight mass on Christmas Eve (Bisperas ng Pasko), which is followed by the traditional Noche Buena feast—an important family gathering filled with love, sharing, laughter and sumptuous food, which can tempt you to make unhealthy, calorie-packed food choices.
Many countries, including the Philippines, experience a sharp increase in cases of heart attack and stroke during the holiday season. The culprits? Stress, failure to take prescribed medication, the cold weather and, you guessed it, overindulgence in food and alcoholic drinks.
Cheer up. You can still enjoy the holiday season while managing your risk for cardiovascular diseases by making healthier food choices for your Noche Buena feast and other holiday gatherings:
There’s a common misconception that eating healthy means settling for bland, unappetizing dishes. The Department of Health (DOH) recommends the following healthy and delicious Filipino dishes that you can consider for your Noche Buena spread:
-Medical Observer
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