Mark and Jessy conceived the idea of WHEALTHY CHOICE as early as 2016, envisioning a cold-pressed juice business. However, due to circumstances, this plan did not come to fruition.

In April 2022, facing a challenging period and with limited resources even for basic sustenance, they found themselves relying on their remaining pantry supplies: cans of sardines and tuna, cups of instant noodles, packs of biscuits, and bags of assorted nuts, seeds, and dried fruits.

That trying season led them to a significant realization: snacking on nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, despite their small size, makes one feel full and satisfied. To make ends meet, Mark started selling individually packed nuts, seeds, and dried fruits to their close-knit circle of family and friends. Unfortunately, just as momentum was starting to build, a sudden catastrophe struck—Mark was hospitalized due to a severe case of Dengue.

In the days leading up to his hospitalization, Mark experienced a loss of appetite, consuming very little food. He managed, however, to munch on some pumpkin seeds. During his hospital stay, medical assessments revealed a critically low platelet count, underscoring the imminent risk of internal bleeding. After four days and 11 bags of administered concentrated platelets, Mark was discharged from the hospital–and did not suffer internal bleeding.

Upon researching on ways to treat Dengue, Mark and Jessy stumbled upon the role of Vitamin K in preventing internal bleeding. Looking back, they realized that the pumpkin seeds Mark had been munching on were naturally abundant in vitamin K, which likely contributed to preventing the anticipated internal bleeding.

Fast forward to over a year later, WHEALTHY CHOICE advocates and offers packs of trail mix—a healthy blend of nuts, seeds, and dried fruits—tailored for those who aspire to embrace a wholesome lifestyle.