We spoke with Dr. Willard Madrazo, a General Practitioner with Doctor Anywhere, to unpack some of the most common misconceptions he encounters about obesity.

For Obesity Prevention Awareness Week this September, we spoke with Dr. Willard Madrazo, a General Practitioner at Doctor Anywhere, to better understand what obesity really means, the health problems it can cause, and how Filipinos can take realistic, everyday steps toward prevention.

We sat down with Dr. Ryan Bries, a Gastroenterologist with Doctor Anywhere, to talk about what really goes on in our digestive systems, the biggest gut health myths, and how Filipinos can protect their stomachs from common problems.

Here are some easy-to-follow nutrition tips that work even when your calendar is packed.

Two simple and effective tools—Go, Grow, Glow and Pinggang Pinoy—can help you understand what a balanced meal looks like, using familiar Filipino foods. Whether you’re preparing baon, eating out, or cooking at home, these guides make it easier to create meals that support good health for all ages.