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Good Food with Real Food

I probably visit four to five different shops, weekly, when buying my groceries for the family. When I’m planning the menu for the week, I am lucky enough now, to have figured out where I need to buy what ingredients I will need for each of my dishes. 

Searing some #tuna for my ❤. Hoping he will enjoy my take on a #pokebowl for lunch. Thank you @sinfullysabrina for my @lodgecastiron grill pan. Every time I use it I think of you! ????#healthyeats #healthyfood #healthycooking #healthylife #fit #salad #lodge #lodgecastiron

A post shared by ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Michelle Aventajado (@mommanmanila) on Mar 25, 2017 at 10:07pm PDT

For bulk items I usually go to the same place so that I can save a few bucks when buying toilet paper for a family of six. 

For imported ingredients, I usually visit this one grocery store that has lots of little finds in different places. Sometimes if I’m lucky I’ll find something that will bring back childhood memories.

Most of the time, for my fruit, I go to my same suki week after week, even if it’s a little further away.

 

This Morning’s #SmoothieBowl for my ❤ had a little something extra. Adding #purple #yams to the mix makes it creamier AND gives him even more energy to tackle the day ahead. Included in this bowl of goodness are mangoes, strawberries, beets, almond butter, and organic purple yams with maca and malungay powder. I topped it with cacao nibs, coconut chips, chia, flax seed, apples, grapes, and more strawberries. Will definitely make this combination again!

A post shared by ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Michelle Aventajado (@mommanmanila) on Feb 12, 2017 at 7:49pm PST

And for any organic feels or super healthy ingredient that goes into my husband’s smoothie bowls or breakfast shakes, I visit Real Food in Molito. 

 
Real Food is the brain child of four friends who believe that we should “eat good to feel good.” Yes, we are what we eat, people!! 
 

Real Food, Real Ladies From L-R: Bea L’huillier, Nicole Fandiño, Honey Almendral, and Kat Manñosa

 
Sourcing more than 90% of everything they sell from local farms, cooperatives, and social enterprises, one can pick up everything from organic fruits and veggies, to free range chicken, and prepared food and snacks all made without preservatives, coloring, or refined sugar.
 

Bottled dips and spreads can all be found in the Real Food Grocery Store in the refrigerated section.

 
I have been visiting Real Food for the past year that they have been open, and I enjoy the different daily offerings of fresh vegetables and fruits (that are, in fact, delivered daily) -and the powdered superfood supplements that I add to Nino’s morning smoothie bowls.
 
 
I always find new items to play with and still have yet to experiment with the gooseberries I picked up during their anniversary celebration held earlier this week.
 
 
Having this grocery store, with all these options is actually a gift to those of us that live in the south. I have gone smoothie bowl shopping with some of my friends, and truly enjoy the courteous and helpful staff who are always willing to explain when I have questions or help with ideas when I’m unfamiliar with a new fruit or vegetable. 
 

“Keep your friends close and your farmers closer,” is the whole idea that started this “Farm to Table” kind of grocery where you can find HEALTHY, farm fresh food.

 
Visiting the store is inspiring for me. I have tasted mini juicy cucumbers which reminded me of edamame. I have worked in organic purple yam into Nino’s smoothie bowls. And I have been able to taste my first ever gooseberry.
 
I honestly, don’t think I could find these healthy ingredients in any other store but Real Food.
 

Three of the ladies behind the store with their ever helpful staff during the anniversary celebration, which took place earlier this week.

 
Other items you can expect to find when you visit:
  • organic maple syrup
  • organic spices
  • freeze dried fruits
  • dried fruits, granola, and kale chips
  • vegan & gluten free food options
  • whole grain long fermented freshly baked bread
  • organic wine
  • fresh teas
  • read to drink kombucha
Fresh produce from Surigao, Pangasinan, and Batangas, honeycomb from Bukidnon, and grass fed Pork and beef, the home chef mom who wants to give her family the best can start, with the best ingredients from all over the Philippines, in a responsible way, takes the “love local” way of living straight from these farms to their own dining tables.
 

I love working the fresh turmeric into smoothies and shakes, and the gooseberries are yummy when you pop them in your mouth straight from the fridge!

 
Want to eat healthier and you’re not from the south or near Molito in Alabang? You’re in luck. Real Food has a selection of their products at UpMarket in Makati Place, and will soon be available online at www.metromarket.com and on their own website www.realfoodph.com.
 
REAL FOOD
Molito Lifestyle Mall
Muntinlupa City
Open from 10am to 10 pm
(02) 772-0131
www.realfoodph.com
https://www.facebook.com/realfood123/
https://www.instagram.com/realfoodph/

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