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Rae Collins

Fish sinigang with malunggay or moringa leaves. A staple fod in the Philippines and at Atmosphere Resort.Dining

Malunggay – the new Filipino Super Food

Think ‘Sleepy Hollow’, think scary trees... Well that’s what I always think of when I look at the native Malunggay trees that are rife here in the Philippines. Sadly, I find that they are not a beautiful tree to look at, but they do harbor an abundance of beautiful jewels; the tiny round malunggay leaves. Rich in Vitamin A, B & C, Iron and calcium they are one of nature’s…
Rae Collins
21st June 2015
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Atmosphere launches the Healthy Living Menu

We are excited to launch our new healthy menu. The new menu at Atmosphere takes a simple approach; clean healthy living. We chose to focus on the use of lean meats, healthy proteins, whole grains, good fats, fresh & locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs, low salt and limited sugar. Our guests can expect to see raw foods, gluten free and vegan meals along with plenty of low fat and…
Rae Collins
28th May 2015
Healthy Living - New Menu at AtmosphereDining

Healthy Living – New Menu at Atmosphere

When boutique resort Atmosphere Resorts & Spa in Dauin, near Dumaguete built a spa and begun yoga classes many years ago, it was with a larger wellness concept in mind. The Sanctuary Spa has expanded and so did the yoga with this year’s week-long yoga retreat programs and the introduction this summer of Atmosphere’s detox, nutrition and wellness packages. With this comes the need for a menu that caters to…
Rae Collins
17th May 2015
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Why I love a Yoga Retreat

The word retreat literally means to withdraw and that is exactly what I find myself doing when I go on a yoga retreat; withdrawing from the usual stresses of everyday life. I revel in the idea of shaking free the shackles of cell phones, internet connections and work. Just the thought of what goodness the retreat will bring me allows me the luxury of letting go of everyday concerns and…
Rae Collins
26th March 2015
When Diving becomes MeditationScuba Diving

When Diving becomes Meditation

There are many reasons why people chose to learn to dive; on top of the list is a desire to explore the underwater world and see the endless array of amazing marine life. Having been an avid diver and dive instructor for many years, I have seen my fair share of breathtaking pelagics and crazy macro critters and now I approach diving in a slightly unusual manner. When I don…
Rae Collins
20th February 2015