Let’s be honest: not every day is avocado toast and green smoothies. Some days, it’s cold coffee and leftover adobo. 😂
And that’s okay.
As moms, we juggle a hundred little things before lunchtime — from packing baon to doing laundry to reminding the kids (again!) to bring their IDs. So if your meal isn’t picture-perfect or “Instagrammable,” please know you’re not alone. Most days, we just need food that’s good, fast, and comforting.
Here’s what my realistic “What I Eat in a Day” looks like– nothing fancy, just the kind of meals that get me through the day without breaking the budget (or my energy levels).
Breakfast: Coffee + Pandesal with Peanut Butter
Because mornings = chaos.
I’ve learned that breakfast doesn’t have to be a 3-course meal to count. Sometimes it’s just a steaming mug of coffee (okay, lukewarm by the time I finish it 😅) and a pandesal slathered with peanut butter or cheese spread.
It’s quick, filling, and honestly, comforting — especially when eaten while scrolling through messages or planning the day ahead.
Lunch: Leftover Ulam with Sinangag
Ah yes, the classic gawa sa tira meal. My favorite kind of recycling.
Yesterday’s adobo becomes today’s adobo flakes, or that extra fried chicken turns into chicken fried rice. I’m not above mixing things up — a bit of creativity goes a long way!
Aside from saving time, it saves money. And let’s face it, leftover meals always taste a little better the next day.
Snack: SkyFlakes + Cheese (or Fruit Kung May Time Maghiwa)
By mid-afternoon, I usually need a quick bite — something light but satisfying. My go-to? SkyFlakes with cheese or a banana. Sometimes, kung may time maghiwa, I’ll go for apples or mangoes.
I’ve learned that snacking isn’t “bad.” It keeps my energy steady so I’m not hangry while helping with homework or prepping dinner.
Dinner: One-Pot Meals (Tinola, Giniling, or Adobo Again!)
Evenings are all about ease. I love one-pot meals because less time cooking = more time with family. Tinola, giniling, and adobo are staples here — simple, filling, and guaranteed to make everyone happy.
Sometimes I’ll make extra rice for tomorrow’s sinangag (because mom strategy 😉).
Real Talk, Momsh
It’s not perfect — but it’s real.
And that’s what matters most.
Eating well as a mom isn’t about following strict diets or making gourmet meals. It’s about nourishing yourself and your family in ways that make sense for your time, energy, and budget.
Some days it’s fresh veggies and home-cooked meals. Other days, it’s canned tuna and SkyFlakes. Both are valid. Both are love. 💕
Because in the end, food is more than just fuel — it’s a reminder that you’re doing your best, one meal (and one reheated cup of coffee) at a time. ☕
