I believe that having an optimum health is one of the most significant treasures that we can have in this life. While growing up as a kid, I wasn't into healthy living. I didn't like vegetables and fruits. Eating fried chicken, junk foods, and other unhealthy dishes were my favorites.

Caption: Life is short. Spend it wisely by living healthily. :)

But as I got into college, I became more informed about lifestyle-related diseases. Thus, in 2014, I finally decided to make a huge change in my life. This decision didn't happen at an instant! It was from years of prayers, reading, and fighting! Yes, fighting because I just so love fried chicken. hahaha.

If you're interested about getting into healthier options, I'm going to share to you some of the vegetarian dishes I made. These are not the best veggie dishes (No, I'm not a chef!) but these were cook from the heart.

1. Kamote Tops Salad (Sweet Potato Leaves Salad)

Say goodbye to those fatty meat dishes and say hi to this kamote tops salad or sweet potato leaves salad. Simply blanch the leaves (after washing it thoroughly), and add some onion, lime, ginger and tomatoes. Add some salt or sugar to taste. Sweet potato leaves contains a lot of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

2. Pancit with Tofu

I missed eating pancit, but usually, they add some beef on it. So, as an alternative, you can put some tofu on it. Tofu is rich in protein but low in harmful fat. As a Filipino, Pancit also has a part in the long table. Be of good cheer for you don't have to discard pancit on your party dishes, coz' tofu is there for you. You may fry the tofu or just add it to the pancit while cooking.

3. Pako Salad ((Fiddlehead Fern Salad)

I could still remembe the moment when I tried fresh Pako Salade in Camiguin Island a few years ago. It's so crunchy and it blends well with the sauce. Just mix it with tomatoes, red onions, lime, sugar, salt, and voila it's done. Again, blanch the leaves for safety purposes. Don't you know that Pako is rich in beta-carotene! Let's eat this then. Btw, my dad likes to stir-fry Pako leaves with egg. Somehow, it's yummy. But I still prefer the Salad.

4. Talong Tinooang Salad (Eggplant and Coconut Milk Salad)

Slurrrrp! Yummy! This is one of my all-time favorite. The creamy texture of coconut milk is simply stunning! Simply grill teh eggplant, remove its skin, and add it to the coconut milk. To make it more tasty, add some red and green onions, ginger, lime, salt, and chili. When it comes to benefits, eggplant contain some amounts of fiber, vitamin C, K and B6, copper, etc. Btw, I don't usually use vinegar. I choose lime or lemoncito as a healthier option.

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Alright, those are just some of my favorite Vegetarian Food Collection. Hope you enjoy it! God bless us all.

"Grains, fruits, nuts, and vegetables constitute the diet chosen for us by our Creator. These foods, prepared in as simple and natural a manner as possible, are the most healthful and nourishing. They impart a strength, a power of endurance, and a vigor of intellect that are not afforded by a more complex and stimulating diet." - The Ministry of Healing, page 295

Thank you @amy-goodrich, @lenasveganliving, @vanny and @nikolina for having you as my Steemit friends who also wants to have a joyful and healthy life.

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