I love Jamba Juice! I could have this for breakfast, lunch and dinner every single day. Don't worry…read moreI already have a plan to counter the sawa: MWF, their Kale shakes; TTH, their granola parfait. Or wait, can I just make it MWFTTHSS GRANOLA PARFAIT?! Because I love this too much!!!! I'm pretty obsessed with Açai bowls but since these are not easily available here and I'm very lazy to make my own, Jamba Juice's granola parfait is the next best thing. The best thing. Berry-soy shake with chunks of berries topped with organic granola and ripe bananas. THIS. EVERY SINGLE DAY. Ahhhh, the good life.

I snack a lot. Yup, no meals. Just snacks…read more A few weeks ago, I found out that Jamba Juice would be in Makati. I didn't really want to try it because I though, "It's just juice. How good can juice taste?" Well, okay, I didn't like their juice. But I did find something to snack on. Every. Single. Day. (Or every time I visit the store.) Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits. Where have you been all my life?? They have about three different yogurt cups and I'm hoping they come up with more. It's like having heaven in a cup and eating it. Eating a bit of heaven. Every. Single Day.

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

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.

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!

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!

It's Jamba Juice. Quality guaranteed. I like the fact that you can add whey protein to the drink…read more There are a wide variety of drinks.

I am absolutely in love with calamansi juice. If it wasn't so darn tedious to make (squeezing a…read morebajillion calamansi for 10 years!), I would have it everyday. I was so happy to discover the Green Fresh kiosk. Finally, a convenient place to get good and cheap calamansi juice! What I like about this place is that they don't add honey to their juices (I'm vegan and I don't consume bee products). Some similar kiosks do boast using honey for sweeteners. Green Fresh is cruelty-free juice. It's a pretty straightforward kiosk. All you can buy here is calamansi juice--and if you're feeling a bit flu-y, they also offer hot calamansi tea. Also, I feel so lucky I live in a tropical country that has calamansi. For people like me who cannot always afford to purchase lemons, calamansi is a lifesaver.

When people are trying to lose weight, they sometimes substitute unhealthy drinks like sodas with…read morefruit shakes or juices. A lot of people I know spend countless money on smoothies, hoping that it would help them achieve their ideal beach body. What people don't know is a glass of blended fruits actually has more amount of sugar than one glass of Coca Cola. Before I sound like a complete know-it-all, let me just ask why would people spend so much money on overpriced fruit smoothies that will make them fat anyways, when they can have 22 ounces of fresh Calamansi juice for only 25 pesos?!?! Green Fresh is one of my recent discoveries. I found this place when I was looking for a cheap juice bar that could quench my thirst. They seriously sell the cheapest products. You can buy a cup of freshly squeezed Calamansi juice for only 11 pesos. They don't use any kind of artificial ingredients in their product so there's no need to worry. PS: All of these information came from my friend's personal trainer, a certified gym junkie and cutie ;)

I loved the fact that Sap Juicery was a healthy alternative at NAIA Terminal 3. I wish I had…read morediscovered it sooner before having ramen. I was so excited to see a juicery in the airport made with organic sugar cane and raw fruits and vegetables. Before my first flight toward Puerto Princesa, I tried a beet combination which I really enjoyed. I loved the juice so much, I wish I had ordered a second. However, my prayers were answered when we flew out of Terminal 3 again. This time I ordered a orange pineapple with coconut water combination and one of their famous green juice combinations. Both were enjoyable. I was also pleased with the soup on their menu as they were representative of different regions of the Philippines. My boyfriend ordered his go to sinigang. In hindsight, I was sad that I wasn't hungry and sleep deprived, otherwise, I would have ordered either their bulalo (via my dad's recommendation) or their batchoy which reminded me of my dad's town, being an Ilonggo delicacy. I will have to remember this the next time I visit the Philippines. I'm happy to see healthier options opening up in the Philippines, especially at the airport!