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.

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.

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.

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!

I have recently become a fan of cold-pressed juices. Not only do they taste good but they are also…read morevery good for you. They can help eliminate anti-oxidants. Other health buffs like to do the "Juice Cleanse" with these as well. Spruce mainly produces and sells cold-pressed juices that are really good. They are all made from scratch without harmful additives. The cashier told me that all their juices have no preservatives and added sweeteners. All the juices they sell taste like that naturally. It all comes from the natural ingredients they use - either from the fruit or the vegetable. Each bottle must be consumed in 48 hours or less because they're unpasteurized so it'll expire in a short amount of time. It just goes to show how the ingredients used are natural and fresh! My personal favorites are The Skinny Bitch (a green juice that's composed of Pear, cucumber, pomelo, celery, romaine, and ) parsley, Lady Luck (carrot, orange, pear, pineapple, beet, lemon, and ginger), and the Lemon-Aid (filtered waiter, lemon juice, organic grade B maple syrup, and cayenne powder). They're just really great tasting healthy juices! They're also best paired with their Kale Mix Chips - Sour Cream, Barbecue, and Vegan Cheese!

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

A cool refreshing place to get a shake…read more Their Matcha Green Tea Blast (190 PHP - Large) is a nice soothing drink to have on any day, this kale based, almond milk, green tea mixed treat is just so good to drink. Although some will taste the kale more than the green tea, which is naturally subtle, it gives the whole drinks a natural feel. Also had their classic Orange Peel (190 - Large) an appealing drink that's packed with citrus goodness. AMBIANCE Located on the 4th floor of the Uptown Mall with its supposed view of the Mandaluyong skyline, which is covered up due to the small space of the glass structure it's located in. A bar with seats and a table for 4 on the right, it's not much of hangout place, more like a pitstop.

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!

Ambience: Dine-in space is very tight and there is a big…read morechance you might go for take-out especially on weekends. If you're lucky enough to dine in, I suggest you avoid sitting at the corner near the window because it's freezing glaciers over there. Length of the line was super long since the time we've entered until we left. Talk about a busy branch! Power Puff Pearl Milk Tea: This is the second time I've ordered this beverage and it was very delicious, having a sweetness I found just right at 100% sugar level. Amount of pearls was pretty generous since I still had some until the last sip, but the Puff Cream ran out rather quickly. I'm not sure if it has something to do with the placement of the straw but I remember having so much of it during my first try. Service: It took awhile for some drinks to be distributed because a small group before us left the branch, and their names were being called for more than a minute. I realized that, as customers, doing such can possibly hinder workflow so I'll keep that in mind. :) Service was good!

love their rock salt and cheese drinks. You can also choose your sweetness level. My go to place…read morefor an afternoon pickup.

So glad I found this little gem in the hallway to the food court! I was starting to feel a little…read moreill so I wanted to start packing in the nutrients! So far I've tried the Cold Defender and the Green Supreme. Both tasted exactly as I thought they would (have the ingredients on the front of the bottle). Not bad for 180 p considering they are usually much more expensive in the US. Unfortunately the smoothies were not impressive. They were mostly ice and the fruit they did put in was from a frozen pouch that could have been just concentrate.