Genuine Thermos and Rustan's: Celebrates Health

Genuine Thermos brand in partnership with Rustan's invited guests from their Facebook fan page, media bloggers and other guests to an event called "Celebrating Health last July 30-31, 2011.  It was a two day affair which both tackled issues related to food cooking and keeping. genuine Thermos brand had been showcased on both  event dates. There was a cooking presentation on the first day with young chef Ninyo Laus where he dished out amazing recipes with Asian infusion. Check this out.

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Thermos brand had also emphasized the importance of choosing the right cookware regarding health benefits. I have learned that it is not safe to use aluminum casseroles because they are harmful to one's health. But with Thermos Premium Stainless Cookware, that issue had been properly addressed. Thermos Premium Stainless Cookware's made of five layers with high quality stainless steel on top and on the insides and heat conducting aluminum alloy at the bottom.

The doctor discussed how to keep your foods fresh in safe containers.

The second day had a seminar on proper food handling for kids. Food storage, the issue on BPA and other pertinent information regarding food had been openly discussed in a non-formal discussion with a guest speaker, Dr. Corazon Carly-Santiago of Jose Fabella Memorial Medical Center in Manila. There were a few games and prizes for the audience. 

Genuine Thermos brand carries not only food and beverage containers, they also have a wide variety of Thermos Premium stainless cookwares like casseroles, wok, frying pans,sauce pans and shuttle chefs.

Ensure: Heart-friendly Adult Nutritional Supplement Drink

I had often been complaining about the things that goes with age. Don’t get me wrong, I like the fact that I am aging gracefully. However, at my age, (sorry, I don’t want to divulge my age here. But I am in my mid-50’s) I had to admit—there are a lot of things I can no longer do, stuff I used to enjoy when I was younger.

 I had been watching my food intake as well as maintaining a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly. I know my metabolism isn’t as fast anymore, so as much as possible, I stay away from red meats and eat more vegetables and fruits instead. I had recently got into running marathons. How I wished I had discovered it before since no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t run as fast as the youngsters were.
According to my physician, my digestive system wasn’t as efficient as it was when I was younger. As we grow older, our bodily function gets affected along with nutrient absorption, ingestion, metabolism and elimination. That’s why we need all sorts of food and nutritional supplements.

It was a good thing he introduced me to Ensure made by Abbott Nutrition. It is a nutritional supplement recommended by most doctors. It helps enhance nutrient absorption and supports healthy digestive system. It also provides a complete and balanced nutrition for healthy-aging adults who want to stay healthy and live fully. What’s more, it is an excellent source of 28 vitamins and antioxidants, Vitamin C and E, selenium and beat-carotene to strengthen immune system.

Ensure Ambassador and official endorser veteran actor Christopher De Leon.

Ensure also helps reduce the risk of coronary heart disease because it is low in sodium and cholesterol. With all these benefits, I couldn’t even ask for anything anymore.

With the numerous unhealthy “instant” and “processed” foods we have nowadays, I’d just grab my Ensure and gulp on it, knowing fully well that I’ve well taken care of my health the proper way.

To learn more about Ensure and to avail of free nutrition counseling, call Abbott Nutrition Solutions at 995-1555 or the toll free number 1-800-10-995-1555.

Ehersisyong Pangkalusugan Para sa Lahat Event

My sister Cecille, Ronnie Ricketts, the author and grandson Kyle.

Fun run! As the word itself best implies, it's really fun and enjoyable.  last Sunday, May 15, I joined a Walk for a Cause entitled Ehersisyong Pangkalusugan para sa Lahat which was sponsored by Department of Health (DOH). I went with my sister, daughter and grandson. We walked from Trinoma Mall parking lot towards the Quezon Memorial Circle where a culminating activity awaits. 

It's really fun and we were accompanied by the Metro Manila Development Authority band and a lot of government employees from different sectors. What's funny is their department names which are illnesses like diabetics club, cancer society of the Philippines, stroke/hypertension groups and a lot more. 

All participants wore yellow shirts. In coincidence with this walk for a cause, they also have biking activities going from Batasan to QC Circle where even the President participated. 

So why not try joining fun runs...Experience the same high feeling one gets from running/brisk walking, it's good for our health and good for the heart.  

ALASKA FAMILY RUN: SURVIVING MY FIRST RUNNING EXPERIENCE!

The author with her grandson Kyle after hurdling the 3K run.

I never tried joining in a Fun Run. It’s actually quite surprising that fun runs had become quite the trend nowadays. I’ve always thought fun runs were only for sports enthusiasts until that day my daughter asked me if I’d like to join Alaska Family Fun Run along with my grandson Kyle.

I remember being really excited for the said fun run because it’s going to be our first time to join such. As early as five in the morning, we were prepared and on our way to the event. I realized I couldn’t keep up with my grandson’s pace no matter what I do, probably because I’m not so young anymore. I had to ask Kyle to wait for me on each laps we had to take. And I was so happy being able to reached the finish line ahead of the others! True, we had not won any award or medal during that race, but finishing that race was enough of an achievement for me.

The event's poster says it all.

The grandma and grandson tandem standing in front of Alaska booth.

The author and her grandson Kyle at the Finish line wearing finishers shirts.

We both received finisher’s shirt each and loot bags from Alaska family.  After the race, we checked out on some booths where you can play games and win prizes too. There were also photo booths around the area as well as free food sampling of different products.

You’ll know you’re instantly hooked into running if  the mere mention of 3K, 16K, 21K and 42K no longer meant the gold karats of a jewelry, but the kilometers you had to go through in order to finish a run .

The rest they say is history. After running 3K for the Alaska Family Run which was held at the SM Mall of Asia, I had been into running. It feels good each time I run. I’m looking forward to running more in the future. And who knows? I might complete an actual 42K marathon in the future.

Had a blast @ Teleserv's Fast Five Movie Screening!

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Yours truly with Purple Plum Fairy and fellow blogger Ian Christopher Buena

The author by the huge poster of the film.

Personalized lanyard ID for bloggers.

Teleserv had sponsored the movie Fast and Furious 5 and held a screening for bloggers last May 4, 2011 at the Gateway Cineplex in Cubao. I truly enjoyed the film although the saying “crime does not pay” did not apply to the film because the criminals were not even punished.

I’d like to thank Teleserv for the invites. 

My First Blog Contest and Banana Butterscotch Experience

The P500-worth gift certificates I  had won.

i know i should have written about this last year after I had won my first blog contest. But i had been busy with the holiday shopping and other chores, then I had totally forgotten about this desire to write about what i had won --which I'd like to consider as my first blogging contest prize. Anyway, I had not been expecting this, but I really decided to blog after I had attended a blogging event of Mr. Jason Biadog, my daughter and I went to that event because our good friend who's a blogger invited us over. 

I realized since I have nothing to lose if i would give blogging a try, so i did with the help of my daughter. And to my delight, my efforts paid off for less than a few months after i started my simple blog, I found myself receiving a P500 worth of gift certificates from Reyes barbecue in Bonifacio Stopover branch. I had actually won in their blogging contest simply by blogging about their food when they had an event. I'd like to thank Ms. Amity Young for inviting us there. 

One thing I had actually enjoyed from Reyes barbecue that I had not written about was my favorite dessert--Banana Butterscotch. During the blogging event, it was unfortunately not available, the very reason why I had not written about it at that time. But I figured this must be the best time to write about it, so that;s exactly what I'm doing now.

Banana Butterscotch may seem like a simple dessert at first because well, it's all banana. But there's a catch, inside was honest-to-goodness banana  within the crispy candy coatings of butterscotch. Totally yummy and not to mention very affordably priced at P30 a pair. The sad part was, it isn't available in all Reyes Barbecue outlets, I think you could only find it in their Bonifacio Stopover branch. So it's either you go there to have a taste of its heavenly goodness or you have to ask someone to bring it home for you. But I am assuring you, it's worth all the trip and effort. For every bite of such Banana butterscotch goodness is like bringing you back to the old days--when you were still young and wild and free. I don't know but eating such makes me reminisce and remind me of my young days eating Banana Cue, only this time, way, way high-end...

My favorite Reyes BBQ dessert--Banana Butterscotch

Tang Pulpy Drink

TANG  PULPY ORANGE AND MANGO DRINKS WERE RECENTLY LAUNCHED BY KRAFT FOODS PHILIPPIES CELEBRATED LAST FEBRUARY IN TIME FOR THE CHINESE NEW YEAR HELD AT THE SM MALL OF ASIA MUSIC HALL.

TANG PULPY IS THE COUNTRY’S FIRST POWDERED JUICE BEVERAGE WITH NATURAL PULPY BITS FROM  REAL MANGOES AND ORANGES. IT PROVIDES AN AUTHENTIC FRUIT EXPERIENCE FOR MOMMY JUICE DRINKERS, ALSO ENJOYABLE FOR KIDS  AND THE WHOLE FAMILY.  IT COMES IN TWO FILIPINOS’ FAVORITE JUICE FLAVORS: TANG PULP MANGO AND TANG PULPY ORANGE. PINOYS CAN BE GUARANTEED THAT TANG PULPY WILL ACCESSIBLE AS IT IS AVAILABLE IN AFFORDABLE 1 LITER PACK SACHET.