The folks at Payatas eat this way everyday. In partnership with Kiehl’s, I take on this week-long challenge.
Hey guys,
Make sure you watch the Facebook Live I made the other day.
I want to bring light to the hunger issues we have in the Philippines.
I recently partnered with Kiehl’s for the #startitrightwithkiehls campaign, where Isabelle and I, designed the art on their limited edition Ultra Facial Cream.
Available in the following Kiehl’s boutique branches: Greenbelt 5, Mall of Asia, Alabang Town Center, TriNoma, Powerplant Mall, Shangri-La, SM Aura, Ayala Center Cebu, SM City North EDSA, SM Megamall, and SM Makati for Php 1575, each cream purchased in one of their stores will be a donation to the Payatas Orione Foundation.
What I discovered in Payatas was that most people/families each for under 50 pesos a day. So to help people understand what that represents, I thought, why not try it for 7 days?
I’m asking all of you to join me if you can, it’s pretty simple, the challenge is:
– You need to for under 50 pesos a day for 7 days.
– Eat as much as you can with that 50 pesos
– Try to eat nutritiously
Tips:
– Use the 350 pesos you have for the week and buy things that will last you for a week.
– 1 kilo of rice goes from about 35 to 60 pesos nowadays, and you can portion that out to 150g per day of rice, about 3/4 of cup, so that is already a good source of carbs.
– buy lots of leafy local vegetables, things like camote tops, kang kong etc.. are pretty cheap
– for your protein and fat, I suggest eggs or if you can get your hands on cheaper seafood or meat pr poultry (buy cheap I dont mean buy the worst one for you. Look for well priced and still nutritious)
– Drinks lots of water.
– Salt, pepper and oil dont need to be counted in your cost calculation.
It will be tough but it is totally feasible. By July 10, please send me a word file with all the pics of your meals and how much you spent per day. Also make sure to keep a diary on how you feel everyday and sum it all up with your experience.
Use the #eatfor50pesos if you want to post and let’s try and start a movement.
The more people try this and are aware of this issue, the more people will get involved and help fight hunger.
Do I hear a “challenge accepted?”
Join me in this fight against hunger. Looking forward to your stories!
Happy Nutrition month!
