Kumain ka na? (Have you eaten yet?) is the greeting used by Filipinos whenever they meet.

A beautiful compendium of food and people, the 51 delicious recipes in this book are not just "from the heart"--they are also "good for the heart"--specifically included for their health benefits. The result is a cookbook presenting food as something central to Filipino culture and emotional well-being as well as being nutritious and amazingly tasty!

Along with insightful stories and 51 different recipes, readers will learn many tips and techniques to balance flavor and heart-health in your dishes, such as:

How to use Filipino cooking methods to achieve bold flavors without adding extra sodium or sugars to your diet
Preparing ingredients to retain the maximum amount of heart-healthy nutrients
Managing your sodium intake while still using salt to heighten flavor
Using heart-healthy tricks--like how to increase nutrient density and reduce the caloric value of a cup of white rice
Quick methods brewing flavorful broths, whipping up no-fry crispy treats, and so much more!