Finally tried Bliss Bowls! This is perfect for pre-workout or post-workout…read more CACAO KISS Smoothie Bowl is my favorite here at Bliss Bowls. This bowl will surely make you happier because cocoa contains phenethylamine which acts as a mood elevator, natural anti-depressant and endorphin booster. This bowl is also high in potassium which promotes heart health, and is associated with a reduced risk of stroke. I feel so healthy and energetic after eating their smoothie bowl. Will definitely come back! :) For more food/travel photos, check out my IG account: @cheffymitchyu

Interesting new booth that serves organic smoothie bowls. Ordered the Cacao Kiss that ironically…read morebalance healthy treats and chocolate flavor. Will make time for the other selection. HITS: Efficient service Delectable mix of ingredients Moderately priced

In this day and age when time is of the essence and everything, especially food, is served quick…read moreand easy - the quicker the better, people, myself included, sometimes take nutritional value or health implications for granted. That's why my heart jumped when I walked by this place as I was strolling in my favorite mall. I've known about this for a while now but the other branches are not that accessible to me. At least now, there's one right at my fingertips. I loved the clean white theme of the place including its Parisian inspired murals and decorations. I thought maybe this is how they envision your insides to be - sparkling clean and pure. They even have quotes about health and wellness posted on the walls to inspire a healthier lifestyle for the goers. Since I just came from a night of partying, I definitely needed a bottle or two. I decided to get their Minty Berry Detox - a purplish concoction with different kinds of berries, lemon and mint leaves. Each bottle is quite pricey but I didn't mind paying especially if it's for the benefit of my health. So all you health buffs out there, do try this one out. Remember, health is wealth, prevention is better than cure and (well go check their store, there are more related quotes there).

It would be unfair to discuss Detoxify Bar's food service because they were on soft opening when I…read morevisited, and apparently all out on most of the food on their menu (they got an influx of customers prior to my arrival, so that's a great sign that they're worth a try, right?) But in terms of ambience and the amiability of the staff, I was very satisfied. It had a cozy atmosphere, comfortable couches, and an attentive staff. And though I couldn't try their food, their detox drinks are so good! I ordered the Minty Berry which tasted like a delicious berry shake. It's great that they have the ingredients written down on the bottle label so you'd know what's going in your body. I'm looking forward to coming here again, and I hope I could try their food this time!

The Big Chill is kind of like the Jamba Juice of the Philippines. They both have different fruit…read moreconcoctions and power blends and both have really great juices and shakes! The difference would be the mixes of fruit, the selection of food and The Big Chill has juice boosts and uses Filipino fruits. If you're craving for Jamba Juice but it's not anywhere near where you are, your best yummy backup is The Big Chill. Not to say that one is lesser than the other, it's just it does have similarities. Either way, whichever you buy drinks from, you'll surely satisfy your thirst and taste buds. Whenever my family watches a movie in the Power Plant Mall, I either get coconut juice or have my regular Supercharger in The Big Chill. It has mango, strawberry and grape, 3 of my favorite fruits and has a blend of anti-oxidants, nutrients and amino acids so what's not to like? It tastes so good too! Don't let the striking green color make you think it tastes like bland vegetables because it doesn't. I've tasted their sandwiches too but they're nothing special. Green mango and pineapple paradise are delicious choices as well and I make it a point to couple them with Spirulina - which is a super food that is good for your immune system and rich in protein.

I'm not a "shake" kinda guy. Normally, I don't drink like fruit shakes or fruit juices or whatever,…read moremaybe except for the very, very occasional Jamba Juice. However, there was one morning when I wanted some milk tea. I went to the food hall in La Salle, only to find that the only place open was Big Chill. I still wanted a drink, so I was like, "why the hell not, I'll try it out." I ordered their Power Breakfast, which was oats and bananas. I fully expected to not really love it. Boy, was I wrong. I absolutely loved that thing. Obviously, it tasted like breakfast. I like eating fresh bananas, but normally, I dislike bananas in juices and shakes 'cause it stops tasting fresh. However, Big Chill's shake tastes like I'm eating the bananas. It's grinded just well enough so that there's no annoyingly huge chunks of ice that I hate when it comes to shakes or smoothies.

Happy to see a Fruitas stand in NAIA Terminal 3. They offer juice, smoothies and shakes. I wanted…read morethe Buko shake but sadly they ran out of Buko. So, I just ordered the Coco Milk. It tasted refreshing and I like the little tidbits of buko in it but the Buko flavor is very subtle. It cost Php75 for a 500ml bottle.

Much to my boyfriend's dismay, I always have to get something healthy whenever we would go out. It…read moredoesn't matter what or where. Salads will always be mandatory, fruits a given and shakes a must. The other day, we ordered a box of pizza for take-out and planned to spend the night watching bootleg movies. It was perfect -pizza, Will Ferrel and drinks to knock it all down. My boyfriend wanted soda, I however needed something to balance everything out. Luckily, I found a Fruitas stall nearby. I buy shakes from here all the time and my choices depend on what I need when I'm there. Headache: bananas, detox: coconut, low on energy: apple and sugar craving: strawberries. That night it was, need to feel full before pizza: pineapple and papaya. I have no complaints about this place. Everything is fresh and delicious. They could maybe reduce the prices but that's what inflation does right? My only wish is that they start using paper straws soon.

I wasn't too sure if the chicken caesar salad wrap I got was good enough for actual dinner (loool…read morediet), but the whole wheat wrapper add-on and the fat, fully stuffed wrap proved to be just fine! It was my first time to try Juju Eats although I know it's been around for a bit. It might even have started the growing salad resto trend right now! And im not surprised. They did well with the whole concept, and although the assemble-your-own-salad thing might initially seem too fussy, everything's actually quite simple! You can also choose to go for their ready-made combinations in 3 easy serving options: regular, half, or wrap. The staff here at the Rockwell Ortigas branch are very chill yet helpful also, so that's a plus. It kinda has a neighborhood coffee shop atmosphere, even with the look of the whole store, but it's, ya know, salad. Great ingredients and great flavors too! My chicken caesar didn't taste ordinary at all.

The first Fruit Magic store opened in SM Megamall several years ago. It was one of the very few…read moreestablishments back then that offered fruit shakes and juices. Now, I can barely count and remember the number of kiosk in SM Megamall that sells the same kind of product. Despite the increase in competition, I still feel that Fruit Magic has an edge. Fruit Magic has a lot of products to offer. They have Fruzion, which is a fusion of our favorite fruits, plus other sources of vitamins such as oatmeal and Whey protein (for those people who lift). Fruit Magic also informs you which fruit juices and shakes can help reduce the risk of deadly diseases, such as cancer. They also have pure nectar beverages, which is a mixture of various freshly-squeezed fruits for your daily dose of Vitamin C. Besides drinks, Fruit Magic offers a variety of snacks such as sandwiches and pastries. PS: If you're trying to lose weight, it's not a very good idea to go to places like Fruit Magic. Just because fruit juices and shakes are vitamin-packed and way healthier than beverages with preservatives, it doesn't mean that it can help you lose weight. Just a friendly advice :)

When I was still working in Ortigas, sometimes I come here for a quick and healthy energy or…read moreimmunity boost. They even have functional yet creative names for some drinks. I usually order the shake Red Revitalizer, which has dragon fruit, since I like dragon fruit. Since I'm a fan of blueberry, I also love the Blueberry Burst, which also has banana and pineapple. They also have pure juices. While we juice carrots and other vegetables at home, sometimes, when I don't have my fill of juice and when I'm feeling weak, I take the Cold Defender (orange, pineapple, and carrot). They have other combinations of vegetable and fruit juices too. My favorite take-home drink for indulgence is the soy milk in glass bottles, especially the chocolate- and the strawberry-flavored. Best of all, the soybeans used are non-GMO. The bottles are nice for re-use, too. They also have fruit yogurts and yogurt ice cream, though I haven't tried that personally.

Tried this restaurant for a healthier alternative to what I have been eating. It is a small shop…read morenear the entrance of Podium. The concept is salad customization. You can make your own salad with the ingredients present in their turo-turo like containers. They have ready-made concoctions for those people who find difficulty deciding on what they want to eat. You can also make your own salad by adding the flavors you want. You will need to choose a type: Bowl, half bowl, and wrap. Then choose the base: lettuce, quinoa, or pasta. Then you have freebies which mostly are vegetables. Once done, you can choose add-ons, usually the healthy-cooked meat, but these ingredients, you need to pay additional costs. Then after, you get to choose your sauce. They also have fresh juices available. I tried the regular bowl of their chicken inasal salad. The combination of grilled chicken and the sourness of the green mango complemented well with the lightly-salted bagoong dressing. I also tried their Tomato Basil soup. At Php75, it was a warm and delicious appetizer. Can't wait to try different salads, and maybe next time, create my own.

I asked my friend if there was a good salad place at The Podium because I just worked so hard on my…read moreworkout and didn't want to ruin it. She recommended this place. You have the option to create your own salad or do what I did, picked one (blindly) off the menu. I got the snack size (P260) of the crispy catfish salad. The menu stated that it came with lettuce, red onions, cashews, green mango, crispy catfish in a nam pla dressing. I was handed a buzzer to pick up my order at the counter when it was ready. I was so so SAD to see my salad bowl. I couldn't even taste the fish. They chopped it up so finely that ... it was almost non existent. For that price, I could've just made the salad myself at home.

It happens sometimes that I'm commuting the stretch of Cubao and Shaw, and especially now with only…read moreeight trains running, the ride takes a good chunk out of me and I need a little pep in your step, so I head down a floor to the food court to get me a cup of Fruitas. I've bought nothing else at this food court (other than a Jamaican Beef Pattie) and I won't need anything else, really, because a fruit shake is all I really need. And Fruitas does away with all the pretense and exorbitant price by just offering you your choice of fruit, ice, and simply syrup (hold the milk, please!) in a glass, all enough to give you a little mirth in this mad world. I'm not sure if it's the rapport we have built with my having bought almost the same green mango shake every time I go here, but the lady here is pretty nice, smiley, and cheeky, all good traits you'd want when being handed your fruit shake. Sometimes I come by and she's off somewhere doing something else, but she always comes back and it's worth the wait (if they have green mangoes, that is). I'll have to learn ate's name at some point. Next time!

Before Big Chill and Jamba Juice were all the craze, before fresh juices, shake and smoothie…read morechains, there was Fruit Magic. Fruit Magic is basically the first of it's kind in the juicing industry in the Philippines. Some juice bars or stalls have juices that taste artificial and use powder to flavor but Fruit Magic's juices are 100% natural, healthy and free from preservatives and chemicals. When I'm at the mall and I'm feeling thirsty, I always opt to drink something fresh and tasty. I love water but it can be boring sometimes, haha. Or when I'm at the gym in The Rockwell Club, I love eating and drinking at the Juice Bar (by Fruit Magic) after a strenuous workout. It's healthy and filling and I didn't waste my exercise because in other gyms, I cave and eat unhealthy after a workout. Since Fruit Magic is just beside the gym, I don't get tempted to eat bad food. They also have great sandwiches and pastas. I love the grilled chicken salad and tuna melt sandwiches and the spicy tuna or the carbonara pasta. For drinks, my favorites are the Fruzions. I always go for the mango mania, melon myth, pineapple pleasure or the strawberry squeeze. Basically all the Fruzion flavors, haha.