Goldilocks celebrates Goldi-Father's day!

Its that time of the year when we remember our father. Thank you's and gifts are not enough to show him how he is loved. Spend a day or two and a simple "kwentuhan"  would mean a lot to him. To my tatay, happy father's day and I wanted you to know that I love you beyond words. Ill be seeing you this weekend to spend Father's day with you and nanay.

One part love, another part fatherly wisdom, add a sprinkling of corny jokes and you have the basic formula for a dad. The equation may be straightforward, but don’t take that to imply simplicity, because as many of us know, raising a child takes a lot of work!

Father’s Day is time where we strive to show the men who raised us how much we appreciate and love them, because despite their responsibilities and hectic schedules, they have always given their time, love, and support to us.

So what can we do to show the dads of the world how much they mean to us? With every passing year, Father’s Day arrives with the annual panic of trying to find a last minute gift that we desperately hope doesn’t look like a last minute gift.

Thus, instead of a goofy tie, why not indulge your dad’s sweet tooth? Apart from the Chocolate Caramel Decadence – a luscious chocolate fudge cake filled with gooey caramel – Goldilocks Bakeshop also offers a range of gifts that will give any father a perfect end to a work-filled day.  Exquisitely delicious, affordable, and true to the Pinoy spirit, there’s truly no better way to fill your dad’s heart with joy.

It is said that the quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and the country’s best-loved bakeshop certainly abides by this. Indeed, Goldilocks gifts are a scrumptious way to celebrate a special day, and put a smile on your father’s face.

For more information on Goldilocks’ delights, or to order something for your loved ones, visit www.goldilocks.com.ph or join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter via GoldilocksPH []

Ku'te celebrates a different kind of love at the World Premieres Film Festival-PH

KU'TE,  produced by PRO.PRO with story and direction by Ronaldo  "Roni" M. Bertubin and screenplay by Romualdo Avellanosa, celebrates a different kind of love as it participates in the World Premieres Film Festival Philippines. 

Ku'te, for Direk Roni, tells about the relationship of Emong, a hardworking young man who works as a production assistant and his sister, LenLen, a girl with Down syndrome (DS). Johan Santos plays the role of Emong and Marielle Therese, who is really afflicted with DS, plays LenLen :
He says, "My inspiration for this movie is a friend who I worked with for a production outfit. He told me about his sister who has Down Syndrome.  This co-worker of mine, handang gawin ang lahat para itaguyod ang kapatid. Then I added some other elements for people to understand and realize what it is like to have a family member with DS. These are collective stories that I learned from friends, acquaintances, even strangers na may kapatid, kakilala, kamag-anak na may DS, pero iba-iba ang level ng pang-unawa at pagmamahal nila."

He emphasizes, "Through this movie, gusto kong patunayan sa lahat na bigyan lang ng pagkakataon, they can be assets and not liabilities, na ang mga taong may DS ay may kakayahan. di man kasing galing ng tunay na artista, pero totoo sa kanilang bawat kilos at galaw."

"As a director, it was a great challenge for me and the rest of the cast to work with Marielle. This young lady is very talented, she easily understands and picks up instructions very well. I'm sure people will be affected by her."

Johan Santos, who portrays the role of Emong reveals, "The role is very challenging for me on two major levels, first is being the brother of Lenlen. During the whole course of the shooting, Marielle as LenLen was cooperative, kind, sweet, no tantrums whatsoever. I give credit to her mom who takes good care of her. Second was my character. Emong is gay and he’s hopelessly devoted and in love with Roldan, played by Nico Gomez. "

Nico Gomez quips, "More than the subplot of our love story, the most important love celebrated and embraced in this movie is the love that Emong and Lenlen share. It was both an eye-opener and heart- warming. No other love can comes close to the love that this brother and sister share. "

Also in the movie are Maya Samson as Meding and Adrian Ramirez as Jeff.

Direk Roni wishes that people will support Ku'Te. "This is my dream. Pangarap kong sana mabigyan ng pantay na pagkakataon ang lahat, sana makita ang kakayahan ni Marielle, maramdaman ang kanyang pangarap, mata at puso ang gumagalaw sa kanyang inosenteng pananaw sa lahat."

He ends, "I pray that this movie opens a lot of eyes and stirs a lot of hearts. Lahat ay may pantay na karapatan at tayo, who are supposedly normal and able, we must not only embrace and love people with Down syndrome, it is imperative that we defend and protect them from people who are abusive and capable of doing evil deeds to the differently-abled."

Supporting director Bertubin, to realize his advocacy movie Ku'te are Bounty Fresh ( Chooks to Go ), Wang Chu King Foundation (Mighty Corporation) Don Benito’s and Rebisco.

The World Premieres Film Festival - Philippines, mounted and organized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), will be held from June 29 to July 10, 2016.

This distinct film festival highlights cinematic achievements from countries all over the world through film cultural exchange partnerships with the FDCP. It is the next step in the FDCP's Film Cultural Exchange Program whereby FDCP partners with Embassies and their cultural arms in the country for events showcasing the cinemas of various nations.

KU’TE  official screening schedules are on July 1 (6pm) Gala Premiere, SM North EDSA Cinema; July 3 (7pm), SM North EDSA Cinema ; July 4 (7pm) SM North EDSA Cinema; July 7 (5pm) SM Megamall Cinema ; July 8 (5pm) SM Megamall Cinema and July 10 (7pm)SM Megamall Cinema.

Cebu Pacific and UNICEF partners for vital child health and nutrition campaign

Now, flying with Cebu Pacific will not only take travelers to the best destinations here and abroad, it will also bring much-needed health and nutrition to infants and young children.

Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have partnered to introduce the Change for Good program in the country. CEB is the Change for Good launch partner in Southeast Asia.

“Change for Good is an extraordinary opportunity to help lay the foundation for the Philippines’ future. The team looks forward to working hand in hand with our guests in making a difference in many children’s lives,” said Lance Gokongwei, Cebu Pacific President and CEO.

Change for Good is an innovative global partnership between UNICEF and the international airline industry. Established in 1987, the program is designed to collect donations from passengers and convert these into life-saving materials and services for vulnerable children in more than 150 countries around the world.

Change for Good will initially be implemented from CEB’s Manila hub starting July 1, before being rolled out across its other Philippine hubs.

“We are very thankful to Cebu Pacific for empowering its thousands of everyday passengers to contribute through their own small way, towards helping provide health and wellness to children in the most at-risk communities,” said Lotta Sylwander, UNICEF Philippines country representative.

During mid-flight, after the Fun Games, CEB cabin crew will invite passengers to make a donation to help fund UNICEF’s 1,000 Days Health and Nutrition program.

The program aims to provide optimal health and nutrition in the first 1,000 days of a Filipino child, from a mother’s pregnancy to the child’s second year of life. Safeguarding the health and nutrition of children during this critical window will ensure that they are protected from life-threatening childhood diseases, that they finish more years of school, and even earn up to 50% more as adults.

CEB, which marked its 20th year of operations this year, chose UNICEF’s First 1,000 Days Health and Nutrition program as the beneficiary of its Change for Good partnership.The first1,000 days of a child are crucial to physical and mental growth and is the foundation of the child’s ability to grow, learn and earn later in life.


Donate to UNICEF’s Change for Good 1,000 Days program on your Cebu Pacific flights, starting July 1!For more information on Change for Good, visit www.cebupacificair.comand 1000days.unicef.ph.

Cool off with a fresh take on Starbucks Fizzio Sparkling Beverages

Taking refreshment to a new level, Starbucks Fizzio Sparkling Beverages reinvent cooling summertime drinks with premium ingredients and layers of unexpected flavors and textures, all handcrafted with a unique Starbucks sparkling finish for a modern carbonation experience. Available starting June 7 in select stores are two Starbucks Fizzio Sparkling Beverages, each delivering a uniquely light, refined sparkling experience:

Cool off with a fresh take on granita and summer refreshment with our Coconut Water with Watermelon Granita Starbucks Fizzio Sparkling Beverage.

For mid-day refreshment, sit back with the Red Cranberry with Grapefruit Foam Starbucks Fizzio Sparkling Beverage, a twist on orange bitters with an elegant pink grapefruit foam. This chic beverage shows handcrafted artistry in a new form at Starbucks. Celebrate summer refreshment like never before.

 “Starbucks Fizzio Sparkling Beverages give our customers more refreshing beverage choices made with the premium ingredients they expect from Starbucks. Unlike any usual carbonated beverage, these sparkling creations have layered flavors and textures where every Starbucks Fizzio Sparkling Beverage is individually handcrafted for each customer,” said Keith Cole, Starbucks Philippines head of marketing. “This summer, we have crafted our signature Starbucks Fizzio Sparkling Beverages to offer customers a new experience in refreshment. Light, refreshing and visually elegant, they are the perfect match to your favorite Starbucks sandwiches.”

To kick-off a refreshing line-up of beverages, Starbucks brings you the Fizzio Sparkling Hour. From 10am to 2pm on June 13 to 21, every purchase of any featured Fizzio Sparkling beverage – Cranberry with Grapefruit Foam Fizzio or Coconut Water with Watermelon Granita Fizzio™ - customers will receive P50 off on any lunch sandwich which includes Four Cheese and Garlic, Chicken Pesto and Shiitake Mushroom Melt on Flat Bread, Meatloaf on Cheese Focaccia Bread, Tuna Salad on Pumpernickel Bread, Chicken BBQ on Corn Bread and Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil on Flat Bread. 

Starbucks Fizzio Sparkling beverages are available only in the following Starbucks stores: Capitol Commons Pasig City, Trinoma Level 2 Quezon City, Matalino Street Quezon City and Festival Mall Alabang.

Switch to Watsons and save!

Watsons Switch and Save Ambassadors Tessa Valdez and Christian Bautista

It started with a purchase of some wet tissues maybe 5 or 6 years ago, then eventually to hand soaps, tooth brush, and shower gel and before i knew it, my shopping basket was slowly being filled up by Watsons Label Products. 

I guess its the same realization of a lot of women who've become frequent shoppers at Watsons, eversince they highlighted the Switch and Save campaign.

Afterall, why pay more when you can get the same quality and save at least 30 percent compared to those branded items. Savings you could use to buy other important stuff or maybe reward yourself with that thing you've always wanted.

Watsons launches the Switch Test campaign last June 14 at Makati Shangri-la Paranaque Ballroom, with Watsons Ambassadors guests Ms. Tessa Prieto Valdes and Christian Bautista. The event was hosted by Ines Bernardo. There was an actual switch test booth at the site of the event. Most of the switch I made is for Watsons products.

For several years now Watsons has been running its Switch & Save campaign, showing its customers that if they switch from the leading brand to Watsons brand they can get excellent quality personal care products at up to 80% less. The effort has met with massive success, convincing tons of people from everyday shoppers to high-profile endorsers (Iya Villania, Christian Bautista, Tessa Prieto Valdez, and Patty Laurel) to make the change. But with such unbelievably great savings, some skeptics remained unconvinced that Watsons products could be as good as the leading brand. To settle the question once and for all, the Watsons team decided to put it to the test- The Switch Test.

Setting up unbranded booths in major cities around the country, Watsons put its products up against the best of the best- the category leaders. Without showing or telling them what brands were involved, the Switch Test mediator had each customer try out two products- Watsons and the leader. They were asked to hold them, examine them, test and compare them, and eventually to choose the one they would buy. Which ones came out on top? Here’s what the customers had to say.

“Brand A lotion smells good, and is softer on the skin, compared to Brand B,” said one shopper who was surprised to learn that Brand A was actually Watsons. She was even more surprised when she found out Watsons costs 80% less.

Holding a toothbrush in each hand, another participant observed of the Watsons product, “The bristles are softer and I feel it would clean my teeth better.” He too made the switch and was thrilled to learn of the additional savings.

The team tested lotion, toothbrushes, body scrubs, tissue, even hair irons, and, in the end, less than 20% of shoppers chose the leading brand over Watsons quality. But when informed of the sizeable savings afterward, even they were easily swayed to switch. One in particular summed it up perfectly, “Up to 80 percent savings on body lotion, 60 percent on body scrub, and 55 percent on hair iron, what’s there to think about?”

Karen Fabres Watsons Group Marketing Manager.

Indeed, with the Switch Test done, the results are clear- 8 out of 10 shoppers prefer Watsons quality, not to mention the Watsons price. And as for that age-old question about quality or savings- it finally has an answer it looks like everyone can agree upon. Take both. Switch to Watsons and save!

Single/Single barkada tells all in episode 6

This week in Single/Single, find out the secrets your favorite barkada are keeping as they “tell all” and open up to a new character on the show.

Joee, played by Shaina Magdayao, finds herself confessing how she really feels about Steve, played by JC Santos.  It seems like the sparks of their romance are slowly fading as she avoids spending time with him and more on work. What truths will Joee reveal?



Cherie Gil’s character, Bianca, on the other hand, feels neglected by his son Joey, played by Matteo Guidicelli.  Now that Joey is bent on being a successful entrepreneur, he devotes all his time and effort to the opening of his business venture, Bistro Biajo.  Despite being business partners, their mother and son bonding have boiled down to discussions about  bottomlines and the tasks they need to do for the launch of their bistro. What does a mom do when her son ignores her? She shares all her woes to the new guy.

In the previous episodes, we saw Anna Luna’s character, Ranee, get swept off her feet by Randy, the hunk she met at Mama Yo’s Salon.  While he appears to be interested in her, why is Mr. Prince Charming not making any concrete moves? Ranee drinks and rants and lashes out all the questions that are driving her crazy. Will Randy be the one who will finally fulfill her dreams? Is she just setting herself up for disappointment?  All these she asks to the new guy by the bar.

Even the boys – Steve, Dwight, including Benny and Mama Yo – seem to naturally gravitate to this man and just pour out their innermost thoughts and feelings.

Watch and eavesdrop this Sunday to find out the dilemmas they are going through and finally, meet the new guy.

Single/Single, the award-winning series of PhilStarTV and Cinema One, airs every Sunday, 10PM in Cinema One with replays every Wednesday 8:30PM and Saturday 9PM. Past episodes can also be viewed on philstartv.com. For more updates, visit facebook.com/SingleSingleC1 and @SingleSingleC1 on Twitter and Instagram.

Starbucks launches 2 New Frappuccino Blended Beverages, Food and Cards!

Starbucks coffees, teas, lattes, hot chocolate and frappucinos are my constant fix-me ups during my BPO years.  It helped me keep awake and finished my work during the night shift. I have never known then that you could customize your own drink and create your signature drink. (You can change the size, lessen the pump for sugar, temperature (hot or iced?), flavor, replace full milk with low fat or go lactose free, toppings – you name it.) The options are endless.

Until the barista at Starbucks Ayala Technohub advised me so. I was of course on a diet then, that was the time I realized I could have my coffee or frap anytime of the day without the guilt of course. Drop by at any Starbucks branch and simply ask your barista how to enjoy your coffee, frap or hot chocolate just the way you want it

Starbucks Philippines recently launches two new Frappuccino Blended Beverages at Le Reve Events Venue at Timog, QC on June 4. Because summer has not yet ended with Starbucks,  Starbucks brings fresh inspiration to summer by pairing thirst-quenching tea with decadent, rich chocolate to offer a delightful sensation, perfect for tea and chocolate lovers. The new Chocolate Black Tea with Earl Grey Jelly Frappuccino Blended Beverage is delightful and indulgent with every sip. I love that it comes with grey jelly, I could have this anytime of the day, I swear! and since Im a tea lover as well. I love the chocolate pairing!

The other one is Double Chocolate Green Tea Frappuccino Blended Beverage. Inspired by the latest trends from patisserie chefs and chocolatiers. The taste is just right with a hint of green tea, I suggests you partner this with their Purple yam cheesecake.

“The Starbucks Frappuccino Blended Beverages come in many flavors, textures and layers – these are unique Starbucks beverages. With original twists on favorite flavors, our latest summer beverages embrace the taste for the new that define our customers in the Philippines. If you love chocolate with your tea or coffee, the new Chocolate Black Tea with Earl Grey Jelly Frappuccino Blended Beverage and Double Chocolate Green Tea Frappuccino Blended Beverage will be irresistible for summer,” said Keith Cole, Starbucks Philippines head for marketing.

Meanwhile, conveniently brew your own refreshing coffee at home, with the new Starbucks Iced Coffee Blend, specially roasted to accentuate its full flavored taste when chilled, this blend creates an invigorating and refreshing beverage. Craving for a more exotic coffee? Try the new Starbucks Reserve Cape Verde and Starbucks Reserve Colombia San Fermin which are exclusively available in Starbucks Reserve stores.

For a total gastronomic experience, pair these reinvigorating beverages with Starbucks featured food items such as Purple Yam Cheesecake with red mung bean and macapuno, Chicken Milk Bun, Chicken Parmigiana Wrap, and Sausage and Spinach on Focaccia Bread. Plus, new core food items such as the breakfast pancakes which go perfectly well with your coffee and Go Lite! Chips which are great for your afternoon snack cravings.

Vivienne Tam + Starbucks Card
(Available starting July 1)
In collaboration with Vivienne Tam, this limited edition Starbucks Card is inspired by her iconic “Bird and Flora” print.

The design showcases Tam’s East-meets-West approach to design, that effortlessly blends cultural roots with modern design vocabulary.
Available for an initial consumable load amount of ₱1,000.

Purchase limit of two (2) activated Vivienne Tam Cards per customer per day



Scales Card
(Available starting June 7)
Inspired by our Siren’s tail, this special blue fish scales design will make a colorful splash this season.

Available for an initial consumable load amount of ₱300.

Purchase limit of two (2) activated Scales Cards per customer per day

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How much do you love your Adobo?

Datu Puti Adobo Movement taken to the next level Adobo’s best awarded at Mercato Centrale 

In celebration of the cultural gastronomic heritage that is the Adobo, NutriAsia’s Datu Puti
put Pinoys to task in finding and feting the best adobo recipes at the recent Datu Puti Adobo Challenge held last Saturday, June 11, at the Mercato Centrale food market in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Co-presented with Mercato Central and Our Awesome Planet, The Datu Puti Adobo Challenge was part of the thrust to take the Datu Puti Adobo Movement a step further this 2016. Launched in 2015, the Datu Puti Adobo Movement was created to push for Adobo to be our pambansang ulam. It is a movement that hits close to home because Adobo is a dish that is as personal, as it is national. Each household has its own signature Adobo, and the shared flavor defines families, identifies us as Filipinos, and boosts us as a nation.  This event is also supported by partners Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement (PCHM) and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP). 

The push for Adobo has reached much acclaim and has even been echoed by efforts in Congress. In fact, Bohol First District Representative Rene Relampagos filed House Bill 3926 in 2014, which sought to formally declare it as the national dish. The Datu Puti Adobo Movement has drawn support for the bill through a petition since the launching of the advocacy in June 2015.

The Adobo Challenge 
To get people more involved in the Datu Puti Adobo Movement this 2016, the advocacy group mounted the Datu Puti Adobo Challenge and gathered Mercato Centrale’s veteran home-based cooks to create their own special Adobo dish. Participating food vendors of Mercato Centrale prepared adobo dishes using any type of meat and vegetable, and were marinated in or cooked with at least two of the three main Datu Puti products: vinegar, soy sauce, and patis (fish sauce). The top 14 entries were selected based on various criteria, including: creativity of concept, which looks at the story behind the dish as well as originality, branding and cooking technique; innovation, noting the use of unique special ingredients and Datu Puti products; and Philippine culinary heritage, including how it adopts and represents regional cooking styles.

Mercato Centrale was truly the right venue to celebrate this culinary heritage and mount the Datu Puti Adobo Challenge. The Mercato Centrale food fair is the go-to destination of urban foodies. Finding its home on 7th avenue and 25th street (across The Forum and in front of the “Between the Lines” art mural) in the heart of the BGC business district, this fab food fair happening every Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. has earned the disctinction of being a hub of culinary experiences. It is a venue for both comfort food cravings and fresh gastronomic finds all prepped by budding food entrepreneurs. During the Datu Puti Adobo Challenge, some select Mercato vendors added Adobo to their usual fare, and the foodies were all in for awesome renditions of the national comfort fave.

The Winning Adobo, Atbp.
 Hosted by a familiar foodie himself, Tonipet Gaba, the feast was made even more festive with musical performances by homegrown talents UpDharma Down and Ebe Dancel. It was truly a treat to see both culinary and entertainment talents back up the Adobo initiative. As guests were treated to aromatic flavors and local OPM, Pinoy pride was truly in the air.
Among the participants, the Top 3 among the entries wowed the crowd with their inspired versions of the dish. Based on criteria that took into account taste, presentation, story, and heart, three Mercato vendors were named as the winners of the Datu Puti Adobo Challenge. And based on on-the-spot voting by the Mercato foodies, one was hailed as the People’s Choice.

The big winners of the night were:

First place: The Oinkery
DISH NAME: Pugon-smoked Pork Adobo
DESCRIPTION: Pork shoulder pugon-smoked for 8 hours, glazed with a rich Cebu-style adobo sauce and garnished with fresh manggang hilaw.
Inspired by Cebu’s method of cooking lechon, The Oinkery roasts their pork meat inside a traditional pugon giving it that distinct smoky taste.  Matthew combines the finished product with his sister’s Cebu-style adobo sauce and garnishes it with fresh green mangoes on the side. Having been slow-cooked for a total of eight hours, the meat is guaranteed to be soft and juicy with every bite.

Second place: Dayrit's
DISH NAME: Pork Adobong Laing Pinangat
DESCRIPTION: Two Filipino favorites, Adobo and Laing, in one unique and flavorful dish.
Pork Adobong Laing Pinangat – that’s two of the famous Filipino favorites, adobo and laing, combined in one extraordinary dish. Dayrit’s 40 years of experience in creating sumptuous heritage home-cooked meals is very evident with their entry for The Adobo Challenge 2016.   According to Chef Miguel Dayrit, their version of the classic adobo recipe is different from the rest because it combines the strong flavors of two Pinoy viands to create an outstanding dish. This Bicolandia inspired concoction is a fusion of the creamy, hot and spicy and the sour and salty trademarks of laing and adobo respectively.

Third place: Bakmi Nyonya
DISH NAME: Babi Kekap Adobo Nyonya
DESCRIPTION: Classic Filipino adobo infused with Indonesian spices. Served with Sambal.
Lucy of Bakmi Nyonya, one of the well-known food vendors in Mercato Centrale, reinvents the Pinoy classic adobo and incorporates her Indonesian-style of cooking to come up with a unique entry to the Adobo Challenge 2016.  This delicate pork adobo treat is mixed with secret Indonesian spices, cooked in soy sauce and vinegar and served with the classic sambal.

People’s Choice Award: Lariza's 
DISH NAME: Seafood Adobo
DESCRIPTION: A mix of crab, shrimp and mussels cooked adobo style and topped with cheese.
Lariza’s, another well-known food vendor in Mercato Centrale shares their expertise in creating a unique dish for the Adobo Challenge 2016.  Their very own “Seafood Adobo” is a mixture of mussels, prawns and crabs stirred in a mixture of vinegar and soy sauce, garlic, onion, pepper and finished off with cheese on top to add a creamy, tangy taste. Tess Gonzales, the proud owner of Lariza’s knew that her opponents would stick to the usual pork or chicken adobo, so she decided to come up with something edgy. With her “Seafood Adobo”, she hopes to motivate Filipinos to be more daring and “adobofy” fresh catch from the sea as an alternative to the usual adobo recipes.

All Adobo winners were awarded start-up funds in cash, so they could include their winning dishes in the regular Mercato menu. The People’s Choice awardee also received P3,000 worth of Datu Puti goods.

With these latest initiatives and the warm response of urban foodies, the Datu Puti Adobo Movement has definitely made strides in rallying more people behind the nation’s ulam of choice.
Interested parties may still support the Datu Puti Adobo Movement by signing the petition at www.adobomovement.com.

Hurom, lets your Dad live a healthy life

A healthy dad leads a healthy household.  This is ideal, but there are realities to daily life that contribute to less than stellar health: bad eating habits, too little exercise, and too much stress relate to factors that cause disease and illness. We are all aware that many health campaigns all over the world advice the intake of at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables for better health.  According to a 13-year study by University College London, a daily average of more than seven plates of fruits and vegetable drastically reduces the risk of all-cause mortality. Fruits and vegetables are not only abundant in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, but in phytochemicals and enzymes as well. These substances have powerful antioxidant effects such as anti-aging, skin care, promoting immunity, among many others.

The amount of enzymes in our bodies gradually decreases with age and they do not replace themselves. So, why is this important? Enzymes are essential to creating energy in your body. If you lack enzymes, it is harder for your body to convert food into energy, making you more easily fatigued. They must be supplemented by food, and fruits and vegetables contain the most enzymes.

Consuming five to seven plates of fruits and vegetables is easier than done.  An alternative to supplement your required daily intake of fruit and vegetables is to drink it. These liquid vitamins taste better, too:  a refreshing glass of vitamins, minerals and enzymes? No wonder juicing is now at an all time high, a trend that is set to become a fixture in daily life. The popularity of juicing has resulted in a proliferation of juicers, so how do you pick the one that best suits your needs, or better yet, one that keeps your health at the forefront of their research?

Hurom is the world’s number one slow juicer is the choice of consumers. This claim is based on a study by Euromonitor, a respected London based Market Research firm.  Hurom Slow Juicers gently squeeze out fruits and vegetables to preserve their natural taste and nutrition. Using Hurom’s patented Slow Squeezing Technology (SST), you can keep enzymes alive in your juice. There are no sharp edges or whirring blades that apply heat. Unlike commercial juices, Hurom juice is full of live, digestive enzymes. They are also constantly looking to improve on their existing technology to get the most juice for your buck. The variety is endless. You can mix whatever fruits and vegetables you like for a nutritionally balanced and easy-to-drink juice. Unlike commercial juices, Hurom allows you to pick your own fresh produce, as well as grains and nuts, to take your personal health into account.

Already fit dads will also find Hurom juicers a boon to their workouts. You can introduce high-protein ingredients such as chia seeds or ground flax seeds (also high in fiber) to juicing for an all natural protein shake. Apart from its nutritive value, these ingredients also add bulk and texture to your juices and make you feel full. Protein is the building block of muscles and the average person needs a minimum 46 grams of protein each day (for women) and around 56 grams (for men).

The second generation of 2016 New Hurom Slow Juicers  (The HA-A Series) improved on their patented technology for a richer juice and more nutrition at optimum speed, which means they went even S-L-O-W-E-R (43 to rpm to the previous 83 rpm) for maximum extraction. The 2016 New Hurom H-AA series also features a more user friendly design: the body has a sleeker body with a semi- transparent hopper (feeder) that allows users to check if ingredients are inserted properly. The control lever maximizes juice extraction, and there are fewer blockages in the vent that releases the extruded pulp, making for an easier clean-up.  They even have an easy moving handle so you can bring your juicer wherever you want.

The 2016 New Hurom H-AA Series retails for P19,995.00 and come in  trendy colors of Ferrari Red, Black Gold, Black Gray, Ivory, White, and Rose Gold.

However way you slow squeeze it, Hurom is health in a glass. Let’s raise one to dad this Father’s Day!

2016 New Hurom H-AA Series Slow Juicers are available in Abenson, Anson Link, Duty Free, Gourdo’s, Rustan’s, Landmark, Metro Gaisano, Royal Duty Free, S&R, SM Appliance, SM Home, True Value, and Western Appliances. To learn more about Hurom Slow Juicers, visit the official website at www.hurom.com and follow us on our social media accounts: (Facebook) http://www.facebook.com/huromphofficial, and (Twitter & Instagram) @HuromPHofficial. You may contact directly to hotlines (+632) 926-8038 / (+632) 926-8009.


Here is a healthy recipe you can try on:

Grape, Bell pepper, Soy, Cranberry Juice

▶Ingredients
• Orange 280g
• Bell pepper 100g
▶Instructions
1. Prepare white beans by boiling. Remove stem and seeds from bell pepper, and cut into appropriate sizes.
2. Remove grapes from stem and wash thoroughly
3. Place lever on “Close” and extract half of the grapes, then extract other ingredients.
4. Insert the rest of the grapes, place lever on “half-open” and allow pulp to be expelled.

Dad is Always King at SM!

A weekend of fun awaits Dads everywhere as SM Supermalls celebrates Father’s Day, with great gifts, hearty dinners and exciting entertainment treats all set to make the occasion more special and memorable.

From June 17 to 19, Foodie Dads and their families can go on an exciting culinary tour with SM Supermall’s wide variety of restaurants and food stops offering family packages and special treats to ensure Pops is filled with good food on his special day.

Whether he’s a craft beer enthusiast or a casual lager fan, there’s something to suit Beer-Happy Daddy perfectly at World Brews, where premium beers and liquors around the world are available. Then raise a glass to Dad with discounted brewskies in selected SM Foodcourt and get other cool freebies when you treat your Dad in select restaurants at SM malls. McDonald’s will also be having a free #paChickenMcdoforDad for every happy meal purchase on June 19, 3-5pm in all their branches exclusive at SM malls.

For the Car Crazy Daddy, race to the Keys to the City Motor Show for an amazing display of the coolest rides. From hot rods and vintage vehicles to exotic automobiles and concept cars, it’ll be a fast and furious Father’s Day.

For the techie Dads, get a chance to win cool prizes by posting your funniest #DadJokes and #DadQuotes, and your best lookalike #MiniDad Pops on the PlayStation or Xbox. Nothing says “I love you” like a friendly battle of the generations.

For every kind of Dad, there's a perfect activity for the whole family to enjoy and remember for a long time afterwards. Because this June, it’s all about Dad this Father’s Day at SM Supermalls!

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