Wellness
Including the ingredients shealways has on hand.
One exception to the rule?
What they actually eat.
There’s no typical day, Uy tells Bustle over Zoom.
I often get a two-hour notice for a 40 person event.
My team and I are like firefighters.
The pantry tells a lot about you, so I study their pantry before I start.
Some people don’t like cinnamon and you’ll see zero cinnamon.
Some people are plant-based and you could tell by their pantry items.
Some people are more like pasta freaks and it’s just a boatload of pasta.
I hit those flavor notes so it hits on nostalgia for them.
Also, I’ve noticed when the kids are happy, mom and dad are happy.
They’re the biggest critics, too.
I work closely with their trainers and nutritionists for sure.
Sustainability is a real big key, as well as gaining their trust.
I use it as a sweetener in smoothes, but you don’t really need much.
Avocado, lemon, banana, and berries fruit is number one.
I like to make it fun.
A perfectly composed bento box is surefire.
Mostly, fruits are a safe go-to.
I have to be ready for everything.
I’m Filipino, so I come from a completely different world.
When I came to the US, I was like, “sweet potatoes with marshmallows?
Green beans in the can?
Turkey, what is that, a big chicken?
I’m learning as I go.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
