Turning nutritious into delicious

MANILA, Philippines - Gastronomy and nutrition are seldom served on the same plate, as one cannot expect to count calories while indulging in a perfectly cooked steak or luscious dessert. But chef Nadine Tengco has elevated this concept into a lifestyle, combining the pleasure of eating with a view to attaining physical fitness and improving overall health.

Chef Nadine was part of the reality show The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition as its resident nutritionist-chef and diet coach. Recenly, she was chosen as one of the brand ambassadors of C-Lium, the fiber supplement that she has been using in her detox recipes.

According to this super-fit chef, the underpinnings of her diet program are based on a detoxification process to successfully eliminate unwanted fat, speed up weight loss, increase metabolism, and reduce bloating and inflammation. Most of her clients ask for the “Detox in a Bottle” and the “Anti-Plateau Diet,” her best-selling programs which, when followed religiously, can help one shave off up to 20 pounds in  two weeks and 10 pounds in one week, respectively.

She’s also very enthusiastic about using C-LiumFibre husk in her prepared meals.  “I’ve been using C-Lium ever since I started preparing juices and drinks for my clients,” she says.

In addition, chef Nadine cites fiber supplements such as C-Lium as a natural aid in flushing out unnecessary fats and toxins from the body.  “C-Lium has up to 14 times more fiber than oatmeal or cereal that helps in managing weight, lowering bad cholesterol and blood sugar levels. It is non-inflammatory because it is gluten-free.  The fiber in C-Lium, when combined with calcium, vitamin D, and Omega-3, reduces belly fat and blood sugar,” she explains.