The very reason Chef Ayb created Chef Ayb’s Paragis was to give her grandmother a better and easier way to consume an herb believed to alleviate her knee pain. It’s a touching thought and gesture to put effort into something that’s usually not their cup of tea.

Embracing a lifestyle that promotes holistic wellness has been at the top of Chef Ayb’s mind when she created Chef Ayb’s Paragis in 2017. It all began when Chef Aybs witnessed firsthand how the Paragis grass—known for its detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties—helped relieve her grandmother’s arthritis symptoms.

Moved by this experience, Chef Ayb’s curiosity was ignited, leading her to explore the healing benefits of Paragis grass. As she dug deeper, she experienced a sense of awakening, eventually making it her mission to raise awareness on the life-changing impact of Paragis grass, while also finding ways to make its benefits more accessible to everyone.

“Nag-start kami 2017. Ang nagtitiwala sa akin, kakaunti pa lang. Nagsimula siya sa isang tao lang, pangalanan nating si Ms. Rachel Anne. Nagsimula ‘to kasi nakita ko ‘yung lola ko nagpapakulo siya ng damo. Hindi ko pa alam ‘yung damo na ‘yun, sabi ko para saan ba ‘yun? Sabi niya, Paragis daw masakit daw kasi ang tuhod niya. Nag-research ako, ano ba ang Paragis. Nagulat ako kasi ang dami niyang health benefits. Nag-research ako kung paano siya mas mapapadaling mainom ng lola ko tsaka ng mga kapamilya ko, kasi matanda na siya, mahirap i-prepare, mahirap linisin. Tapos nag-trial and error ako kung paano ko siya magagawa na nasa tea bag. Nakagawa ako ng isang produkto, pinost ko online sa Facebook.Tapos meron nagi-inquire sa akin, paano daw makabili kasi may problema siya sa Myoma niya at may hormonal imbalance. Bumili siya tapos after few days, bumalik siya sa akin, si Ms. Rachel Anne, pumunta siya sa bahay namin, nagtanong paano mag-apply. Siya ‘yung unang taong nag-tiwala sa produkto kasi natulungan ng produkto ‘yung mama niya na may diabetes at depression. ‘Yung mga taong ‘yun ang nagpapalakas ng loob ko para ipagpatuloy itong Chef Ayb’s Paragis,” Chef Ayb’s opening remarks as she relaunches Paragis PH products.

Making it a family affair event, Chef Ayb welcomes not only its first brand ambassador, Alex Gonzaga, but also Alex’s husband, Mikee Morada, and Alex’s parents, Carlito and Pinky Gonzaga.

To further boost Chef Ayb’s advocacy for wellness and vitality, Filipino media personality Alex Gonzaga has now joined the brand as its newest business partner. Known for her authenticity, positive energy, and passion for health and self-care, Alex embodies what the brand is all about—natural balance and holistic living.

“I make conscious efforts to stay healthy. I do Pilates, eat a balanced diet, and the like. Adding Chef Ayb’s Paragis in my routine has helped improve my overall health,” Alex shared.

“Before, my menstrual cycle was irregular due to stress and frequent travel. Now, my cycle is regular. On top of that, Chef Ayb’s Paragis has helped me sleep better. It also eases my anxiety and calms my nerves,” she continued.

“Gusto namin talaga na maraming makaalam ng Chef Ayb’s Paragis para mas marami tayong matulungang kababayan na short sa budget na hindi pa kaya magpa-medical procedure, baka sakaling matulungan sila ng Chef Ayb’s dahil ‘yan ang marami naming feedback, ‘yung mga dapat magpapa-opera, ‘yung mga may maintenance, ‘yung mga may laser na gagawin, but because of Chef Ayb’s Paragis, nakatulong maging maayos ang kanilang pakiramdam at hindi na gawin,” Alex Gonzagashres as she’s introduced as Chef Ayb’s Paragis PH’s brand ambassador.

“Una, ang dami kasing lumalabas na products pero sinubukan namin (ang Chef Ayb’s Paragis), very effective. Una naming naramdaman ‘yung mahimbing na tulog. Ang mga senior citizen, mahirap matulog eh. After mga 2 or 3 hours, nagigising. Pero nung nag-take kami ng Chef Ayb’s Paragis, continuous,” Alex’s father, Carlito Gonzaga shares.

“Before kasi mga 3AM or 4AM, nagigising siya. Hindi na ‘yan nakakatulog ulit. Nung nag-Chef Ayb’s Paragis kami, tuloy tuloy, kahit magising ka, pwede ka ulit matulog.,” Mommy Pinty continues.     

With this partnership, Chef Ayb’s and Alex hope to inspire more Filipinos to embrace a healthy lifestyle and incorporate Chef Ayb’s Paragis into their daily wellness routines.

“The partnership between Chef Ayb and me is very collaborative, and what makes it special is our shared goal of making healthy options available and accessible to everyone. It is our hope to inspire people to take charge of their health—and with Chef Ayb’s Paragis, we aim to help them do just that,” said Alex.

Committed to their vision of embracing a healthy lifestyle, Chef Ayb’s and Alex are eager to expand their offerings with new products coming soon. They hope these additions will inspire and provide more ways to support Filipinos toward a healthier life.

Start your journey toward wellness and vitality with Chef Aybs’ Paragis and learn more about them here. Check out their official Facebook and Instagram pages for more information.