Chicago, Illinois – The Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC) presented a heart healthy cooking demonstration of Low Fat Leche Flan, a traditional Filipino dessert, at the 2014 annual Piyesta Pinoy on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Navy Pier Crystal Gardens in Chicago, Illinois.

Filipino community leader and educator Ginger Leopoldo was on hand with FACHIC board member John Paul Jael and volunteer Sam del Rosario to conduct an interactive cooking demonstration incorporating tips and suggestions for heart healthy alternatives in traditional Filipino cooking.  Over 200 samples of low fat leche flan were distributed to attendees.  Free recipe booklets and health materials were distributed.  A copy of Low Fat Leche Flan is available online for free download at http://www.fachic.org/lecheflan.

Dr. Yasmin Sacro, FACHIC medical director, shared that “FACHIC is proud to have participated in this event to celebrate the Filipino community in Chicago as well as demonstrate a healthy way to make a traditional Filipino dessert, leche flan. Many participants commented on their surprise of the prevalence of heart disease in Filipinos as well as the full flavor of the dessert when healthy alternatives like skim milk and egg substitute were used.”

This cooking demonstration of Low Fat Leche Flan is the second of three demonstrations part of FACHIC’s Heart Healthy Cooking for the Filipino Community program that received a 2013-2014 Community Action Grant from the American Heart Association.  The featured heart healthy Low Fat Leche Flan recipe is from the American Heart Association’s Mula sa Puso recipe booklet.

As part of FACHIC’s Heart Healthy Cooking for the Filipino Community program, a new heart healthy Filipino recipe from Mula sa Puso is released each month on the FACHIC website.  For the month of April, Kare Kare (oxtail in peanut sauce) is the recipe of the month and can be downloaded for free at http://www.fachic.org/karekare.

For more information about cooking demonstrations and future community partnership opportunities, contact FACHIC at (312) 962-7748 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC) is a collaborative of community, health professional, and academic leaders united to address Filipino health issues in the Chicago area.  The mission of FACHIC is to increase awareness of Filipino health disparities and to implement health interventions and educational programming to improve the health status of the Filipino community. FACHIC is a 501(c)(3) Illinois nonprofit organization.  All programs and services are free and available to all.  For more information, visit www.fachic.org.

Chicago, Illinois – The Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC) will be presenting a heart healthy cooking demonstration of Low Fat Leche Flan, a traditional Filipino dessert, at the 2014 annual Piyesta Pinoy on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Navy Pier Crystal Gardens (600 E Grand Ave) in Chicago, Illinois from 12 PM to 3 PM.

This cooking demonstration of Low Fat Leche Flan is the second of three demonstrations part of FACHIC’s Heart Healthy Cooking for the Filipino Community program that received a 2013-2014 Community Action Grant from the American Heart Association.  The featured heart healthy Low Fat Leche Flan recipe is from the American Heart Association’s Mula sa Puso recipe booklet.

FACHIC staff and volunteers will be on hand to conduct an interactive cooking demonstration incorporating tips and suggestions for heart healthy alternatives in traditional Filipino cooking.  Free samples of low fat leche flan will be available to participants.  Free recipe booklets and health materials will be distributed.  As part of FACHIC’s Heart Healthy Cooking for the Filipino Community program, a new heart healthy Filipino recipe from Mula sa Puso is released each month on the organization’s website.  A copy of Low Fat Leche Flan is available online for download at http://www.fachic.org/lecheflan.

For more information about the Low Fat Leche Flan cooking demonstration and future community partnership opportunities, contact FACHIC at (312) 962-7748 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  To learn more about the American Heart Association and their Community Action Grant program, visit www.heart.org.

The Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC) is a collaborative of community, health professional, and academic leaders united to address Filipino health issues in the Chicago area.  The mission of FACHIC is to increase awareness of Filipino health disparities and to implement health interventions and educational programming to improve the health status of the Filipino community. FACHIC is a 501(c)(3) Illinois nonprofit organization.  All programs and services are free and available to all.  For more information, visit www.fachic.org.

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Chicago, IL – January 14, 2014. The Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC) organized a fun and successful family friendly fundraiser for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan.  On December 28, 2013 families with young children gathered at the Purple Monkey Playroom in Logan Square in support of this event. Approximately fifty people were in attendance raising over four hundred dollars with 100% of proceeds going to the Save the Children Relief Fund for Typhoon Haiyan Victims.

Chicago children’s singer Little Miss Ann, also of Filipino heritage, performed original and familiar children’s songs to get the crowd moving. A Filipino storytime was hosted by FACHIC boardmember John Paul Jael who read the Tagalog 2012 National Children’s Book Awardee “Ay Naku” by Reni Roxas. Whole Foods Sauganash donated healthy snacks of apples, bananas, and fruit bars for attendees. In addition, FACHIC is appreciative to Purple Monkey Playroom for providing a fun and safe venue for participants to engage and play.

Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines in early November 2013 and left millions vulnerable in its aftermath. Funded donations went towards children relief experts and supplies to the hardest hit areas. FACHIC’s goal was to bring attention to this calamity as well as model to families with children that support and giving can be done at any age.

FACHIC would like to thank all participants and volunteers for their donation and support. Look out for future events hosted by FACHIC, such as our American Heart Association funded Healthy Filipino Cooking demonstration series, planned for early Spring 2014 at a Chicago area church.

The Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC) is a collaborative of community, health professional, and academic leaders united to address Filipino health issues in the Chicago area. The mission of FACHIC is to increase awareness of Filipino health disparities and to implement health interventions and educational programming to improve the health status of the Filipino community. FACHIC is a 501(c)(3) Illinois nonprofit organization. All programs and services are free and available to all. For more information, visit http://www.fachic.org.

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Chicago, IL – December 19, 2013. The Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC) is organizing a family friendly fundraiser for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. The event will be held on Saturday, December 28th from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Purple Monkey Playroom, 2040 N. Western Ave, Chicago, Illinois. Cost is $10 for children and $5 for adults.

All proceeds will go to the Save The Children Typhoon Haiyan Children’s Relief Fund. Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines in early November 2013 and left millions vulnerable in its aftermath. Funded donations will go towards relief experts and supplies to the hardest hit areas. FACHIC’s goal is to bring attention to this calamity as well as model to families with children that support and giving can be done at any age.

There will be a feature performance by Chicago children’s singer Little Miss Ann. Purple Monkey Playroom is an indoor playspace aimed for children age 6 weeks to 6 years old. Both Little Miss Ann and Purple Monkey Playroom have donated their services for this event. Free parking is available and healthy snacks will be provided.

Space is limited and tickets are required to attend. To RSVP, please visit http://bit.ly/18C2Qm8.  For any questions, please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Further information regarding the event may be found here.

The Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC) is a collaborative of community, health professional, and academic leaders united to address Filipino health issues in the Chicago area. The mission of FACHIC is to increase awareness of Filipino health disparities and to implement health interventions and educational programming to improve the health status of the Filipino community. FACHIC is a 501(c)(3) Illinois nonprofit organization. All programs and services are free and available to all. For more information, visithttp://www.fachic.org.