COCA COLA 5BY20 ARTISANS PRESENT MISS UNIVERSE CANDIDATES WITH UPCYCLED NECKPIECES

Beautifully handcrafted neckpieces by the Artisan Women of Tondo made from upcycled Coca-Cola pull tabs recently took center stage during one of the preliminary events for the 65th Miss Universe Pageant. The artisan women presented each candidate with her very own neckpiece during a sunset cruise around Manila Bay and a dinner at the exclusive Pico de Loro Cove at Hamilo Coast in Batangas. 

GET CLOSER TO THE WORLD WITH EGETINNZ - THE NEWEST ACCOMMODATION RENTAL BOOKING SITE + CONTEST ALERT

With travel being amongst the top industries it’s no wonder that there have been many services to pop up. eGetinnz joins the fray but with a unique take not only offering travel booking and vacation rental but being an all in one portal for your travel desires.

There are accommodations that can suit your needs in almost any place of your choosing. Be it by a beach, the outdoors, on a waterfront, in the city or in the country, eGetinnz gives you affordable stay options.

GIVE YOUR LOVED ONES A HUROM SLOW JUICE SQUEEZE THIS CHRISTMAS

The feasting has already begun, and there will be more as you make the round of holiday parties and reunions before the year is over. Then there’s that steady line of food gifts, likely sweet and decadent pastries most often than not that may be too tempting to resist. Of course this is the season of indulgences, but it’s time to mitigate that with a delicious squeeze. It’s time to apply a full court press…of slow juicing.

The best gift we can give and indeed receive Christmas is the gift of health, because without it, we can’t enjoy all the beautiful things that come with the season such as waking up early for dawn masses and staying up late to watch the various Christmas light shows and displays. For this you need stamina, but the weather and the stress doesn’t necessarily make it easy for a lot of us to be in the pink of health.

A gift of Hurom is not just a gift of health for Christmas, it’s for life. It’s a good idea to start drinking delicious, healthy juices now rather than making a New Year’s resolution in January next year. Besides, more fruits become readily available this season. You know you can’t eat all those 12 fruits people try to gather for a prosperous year ahead, you can, however, juice them and have the healthiest fruit punch to pass around.

The SM Woman Collection

 The SM Store brings together its trademark collection of women’s fashion labels under one name: SM Woman, which showcased on Philippine Fashion Week at the SMX Convention Center.

SM Woman celebrates the stylish modern woman – dynamic and exciting, yet casual and relaxed.  She is a career-driven individual who also loves her leisure time. No matter where she goes, from the city to the boardroom, home, and beyond, every day is a completely new experience. 

The SM Woman Collection

SM Woman’s premier collection will be launched at Philippine Fashion Week.  These are on-trend clothes that celebrate versatility and the power of mix and match.

Neoprene. Capture effortless luxe with lightweight style and uplifting breathability. Mid-length dresses provide a clean minimalist vibe evoking a strong look with a premium feel.

New Age Digital.  These are prints that jump from techie tablets to the runways - randomly positioned geometric shapes juxtaposed with spliced patterns create a riveting montage for a variety of occasions.

Windowpane Checks. Timeless black and white goes geometric with graphic simplicity.

Artistic Floral. Hand-drawn floral patterns emphasize illustrative techniques in appealing painterly blooms, artful splashes of color and life bring a vibrant look to party wear with elegant flair.

Resort. From beach to cabana and beyond, resort rules with feminine watercolor prints on light chiffon, and tropical and abstract patterns on robes and loose harem pants. 

Industrial Graphics. Swirled marble and granite, grayscale graphics, scratchy patterning, and disrupted checks highlight new ways to celebrate industrial style.

SM Woman clothes highlight the different aspects of her eclectic. 

FASHION is the magical thread that holds these different aspects of a woman’s life together. It’s a medley of styles that will keep the SM Woman always ahead of the fashion scene.

CAREER. The SM Woman sends out a fashion memo that power is not always wrapped in rigid construction but also in genius tailoring and creative styling. High on the style agenda are clothes that work wonders in the boardroom and beyond, from office hours activities to after-office events. 

CASUAL. Easy pieces are the order of the day - stylish basics with unexpected twists. These clothes are the building blocks for an effortless chic look.

EVENING. Modern and elegant pieces combine to create an impressive range of options for an uptown sophisticate ensemble or downtown glam look. 

RESORT. It’s eternal sunshine with fashion picks that will brighten up the stylish SM Woman. Playful prints and lightweight pieces you can take to the beach or the city streets.

It’s Fashion Day. Everyday. for the SM Woman. The new SM Woman collection is available at all The SM Store.

Follow them on twitter or like them on facebook. You can also follow them on Instagram: @SMWoman for more news and fashion updates!

What's New: Intercare GlucosamineMAX

Be Pro-Active about your health. Healthy joint mobility is something we enjoy but sometimes take for granted. Imaging your life if you had difficulty walking, running or doing any number of daily activities due to joint pains. As one ages, the natural glucosamine found in our cartilages and the synovial fluids that lubricates the joints slowly diminishes causing our cartilages to thin out and lose its flexibility to cushion the movements of our bone joints. 

 Running, weightlifting, basketball and other activities that put constant strain or repeated impact on your joints contribute to the wear and tear of your joint cartilage. This will eventually lead to damaged joint cartilage, joint pains and the loss of joint mobility. Studies show that the daily intake of 1500mg of Glucosamine Sulfate maintains healthy joint cartilage and can also rehabilitate damaged cartilage to regain pain-free joint mobility.

And studies show that the daily intake of 1500mg of Glucosamine Sulfate maintains healthy joint cartilage and can also rehabilitate damaged cartilage to regain pain-free joint mobility.

As young as we are, sometimes we take our joint pain for granted. Thinking na konting massage lang yan e ok na. If you're suffering from joint pain or if you think you have joint pain, or if you know someone who's suffering in this kind of pain, read on and learn on how to prevent and treat them.

What is joint pain?

     Joint pain is a chronic condition characterized by the breakdown of the joint's cartilage causing the bones to rub against each other resulting to various symptoms such as tenderness, stiffness, creaking, locking of joints and even local inflammation.

Causes: Joint pain develops as one ages when or body's production of natural glucosamine slows down. This leads to the thinning of the joint cartilage and loss of its flexibilty to cushion joint movement. 

Other factors that may lead to joint pain are:

1. injury of joints

2. being in sports which constantly use particular joint/joints

3. being overweight

4. genetic weakness of joints

5. secondary to other conditions like diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and gout

Prevention: Joint pain can be prevented by following a healthy lifestyle, careful use of joints and taking Glucosamine Sulfate food supplements early in life to arrest the degeneration of the joint cartilage.

Treatment: The way to treat joint pain is by alleviating its symptoms through lifestyle modification, proper exercise, manual therapy, use of devices, painkillers and Glucosamine Sulfate dietary supplements. Proper advice and guidance from health care providers such as chiropractors, physical therapists and medical doctors are important in join pain management.

What is Glucosamine Sulfate?     

     Glucosamine Sulfate is a form of glucosamine found in the human body. It is stored in connective tissues such as the bone cartilage complex and is also found in the synovial fluid as a component of hyaluronic acid, a lubricating substance for the joints. Both the cartilage and synovial fluid are essential for healthy joint function. As one ages, the thickness of the cartilage thins out due to constant wear and tear, and becomes a common cause of joint problems such as osteoarthritis which could limit a person's mobility. Glucosamine has been proven effective in easing osteoarthritis pain, rehabilitating cartilage, renewing synovial fluid, and repairing joints that have been damaged from osteoarthritis.

  Benefits of Glucosamine Sulfate based on Scientific Studies:     

      Based on several randomized controlled studies, glucosamine sulfate when used daily on a dose of 1500mg, provides mild to moderate relief from pain of osteoarthritis which then improves joint function. In some long-term studies, radiographic results of patients with knee osteoarthritis showed structural improvement on joint space narrowing over a period of three years. Glucosamine Sulfate stimulates the production of glycosaminoglycan, proteoglycan and hyaluronic acid which are essential in proper joint functioning.

What GlucosamineMAX can do for you:

Prevention: It promotes healthy joint cartilage, prevents the onset of joint pains and maintains pain-free mobility

Rehabilitation: Retards progression of damage joints, it restores joint cartilage back to health and regains pain-free joint mobility

And if you're into sports, this is how you will protect your joints in training:

You should wear a proper set of training gear, stretch and warm up properly, observe proper posture and movement. You give your body time to rest and rehabilitate and take GlucosamineMAX daily

 Prevent damage to the joints and restore the mobility necessary for an active lifestyle, GlucosamineMAX provides the ideal source of the optimum daily dose of 1500mg glucosamine sulfate in a pleasant tasting- once-a-day drink.

There are 16 sachets in a box and each sachet contains the recommended daily intake of 1500mg of Crystalline Glucosamine Sulfate (CGS). Dissolve sachet's content into a small glass of water (about 100ml). For best results, drink once daily after a meal. For best results. drink once daily after a meal. 

Warning: if you are pregnant or nursing or allergic to shellfish, consult your pharmacist or a health care professional before taking this product. 

GlucosaminMAX is a product of Herbcare.

For more product info check out their https://www.facebook.com/GlucosamineMAX facebook page. 

What's New: Lido's 'Lucky' 5-Spice Pork Roll

Lido Cocina Tsina (by Panciteria Lido) is heating up its menu as it introduces a new fresh bite to its collection of Fookien recipes.

Aptly named the Lucky 5-Spice Pork Roll, Lido, the restaurant famous for its Pugon-Roasted Asado and authentic Chinese food specialties, has cooked up an appetizing dish that Pinoy foodies will surely enjoy.  

Based on its Fookien Qui Kiam origin, the home-style pork roll dish offers customers simple yet flavorful treat that is made with a variety of fresh ingredients, including pork, radish, cabbage, and carrots, wrapped in bean curd skin.

And looking at this pic makes me hungry! Who can say no to this? I want!!

Bringing back the nostalgia of authentic Chinese cooking, the 5-Spice Pork Rolls are also served with Achara as its side-dish to satisfy the unique Filipino-Chinese taste. 

This new delectable treat is now available at all Lido Cocina Tsina (by Panciteria Lido) branches located in key areas in Metro Manila including E. Rodriguez; Alabang Zapote Road, Las Piñas; Shaw Boulevard; Visayas Avenue; Pasong Tamo; UN Avenue; Cainta Rizal; Commonwealth Avenue; C. Raymundo in Pasig; Z-Square in Banawe; Naga Road, Las Piñas; and Bacoor, Cavite. 

Visit its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Lidococinatsina for more updates.

What's New: Intercare Wheatgrass Max

To be honest with you, I've only heard of wheatgrass from what I saw on tv. All I know is since grass nga sya (yeah, I took it literally), I assumed that they taste grass-y too. Judging the book by it's cover to say the least, haha! But, when someone asked me to try the new wheatgrass max from intercare, I asked myself if I really want to taste and try it, and after 5 minutes of thinking I said yes. Haha! Maybe it's high time for me to try something that's health beneficial and put something healthy in my system.

Since I'm new to this and probably some of you are not also familiar with the benefits of wheatgrass, let me enlighten you with what I've discovered with Wheatgrass Max.

What Wheatgrass Max can do for you:

Improves Power and Stamina  - The deep-green Wheatgrass powder in Wheatgrass MAX contains a number of important nutrients available in the natural synergistic form that makes Wheargrass MAX a complete food that the body requires daily to enhance Power and Stamina. Among the major nutrients in Wheatgrass MAX are high percentages of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, chlorophyll and insoluble fiber.

Wheatgrass MAX also has an astonishingly high amino acid content including the eight essential amino acids. Leucine promotes the healing of muscle tissue, skin and bones and aids in increasing growth hormone production. Methionine is a powerful anti-oxidant and assists the breakdown of fats, thus also helps in preventing build up of fat. Valine is needed for muscle metabolism and coordination, tissue repair and for the maintenance of proper nitrogen balance in the body. 

WheatgrassMAX also contains Vitamin C, E and K, biotin, choline, lycopene, beta-carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, folic acid, calcium, cobalt, copper, alamine and arginine.

Reduces symptoms of Chronic Fatigue and increases energy level - It's highly alkaline chlorophyll content helps restore the body's acid-alkaline balance that is essential in maintaining normal body functions Chlorophyll also increases oxygen uptake in the blood which increases energy and helps relieve fatigue.

Boosts the Immune System against Diseases - Wheatgrass MAX's powerful antioxidant's, Vitamin A and C, enzymes and phytochemicals shield the body's healthy cells from the destructive free radicals' oxidative damage thus fortifying the body's natural protection against common health threats.

Detoxifies the Body - Wheatgrass MAX's powder contains insoluble fibers that effectively ease the daily elimination of body wastes and toxins.

There are 16 sachets in a box and it contains over 90 minerals, including alkaline, minerals, potassium, calcium, magnesium and sodium.

The deep green color along with the aroma and taste of fresh wheatgrass indicates the superior quality and process used in making WheatgrassMAX. This ensures that each glass of WheatgrassMAX contains all the health enchancing nutrients found in top-quality wheatgrass. 

One teaspoon of wheatgrass powder is nutrionally equal to an entire spinach salad weighing a full 50grams.

Did you know that Wheatgrass MAX has more vitamin C than oranges and has more than twice the vitamin A in carrots? Yep! And with wonky weather like ours, we are prone to colds and coughs, that's why 1 glass a day of Wheatgrass MAX will be one of our weapons to boost our immune system.

And about the taste, I guess I expected worse. But, this one is bearable. Just pour 1 sachet in a glass and put cold water over the powder and that's it! I guess if it's really cold, you won't feel the taste of the grass-y thing. It's not bad as I expected, haha! If you drink this everyday, you'll get use to it. Just think that you're getting all the benefits Wheatgrass MAX has to offer.

Instructions for use: One sachet daily. Each sachet contains 3 grams of Wheatgrass Powder. Empty sachet's content into a glass. Pour tap or cold water over the powder. Stir well and enjoy.

Warning: If you are pregnant or nursing or allergic to Wheatgrass, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Wheatgrass MAX is a product of Herbcare.

For more product info check out their https://www.facebook.com/WheatgrassMAX.hc

Bounty Fresh - Asia's best dining table fix

 Whether it’s inasal, fried, grilled or roasted, chicken is a universal favorite. Besides being delicious, it is a great source of vitamins, minerals and proteins so it’s pretty clear why everyone loves to eat chicken.  

Chicken is rich in niacin for better metabolism, releasing of energy and proper functioning of our digestive system, skin and nerves. It is also rich in vitamin B6, required for carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism, plus potassium for the weight and health-conscious, and has lower fat and calories than beef and pork but higher in protein. 

It’s no wonder then that chicken is irresistibly a must on every dining table as a snack or as a meal. Fried chicken tops them all, as do chicken pot pie, chicken soup, chicken and cornbread casserole, among others. For the Filipino palate, chicken is just as delectable, whether whole stuffed chicken, tinolang manok, chicken lollipop, adobong manok, and the forever-fave chicken-and-spaghetti combo.

Hungry yet? One major reason why chicken becomes more unbeatably delicious in the Philippines is because it comes from Bounty Fresh – Asia’s Best. Tamper-evident (leak-proof), fresh (heat-sealed in an air-free environment), delicious (sealed-in natural flavor and juices), safe (protected from harmful bacteria), longer-lasting than the normal refrigerated shelf life, and world-class (winner of the 2009 Asian Livestock Industry award), Bounty Fresh chickens come from processing plants that have been conferred by the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) as the best and cleanest processing plants in the country with consistent Triple A ratings. 

In other words, the company’s processing plants have been coming out with the cleanest and the best quality chicken in the country for the last several years.

The Bounty Fresh line of exceptionally delicious products even grew further, with the introduction of the Free-Range Chicken (Bounty Fresh Pollo Primero), all naturally grown in free range farms. Included in the lineup is Chooks-To-Go roasted chicken (in partnership with sister company Bounty Agro Ventures, Inc. (BAVI), which is now available in more than 900 outlets around the country; the flavored chicken “Meals in Minutes” (Chicken Yakiniku and Chicken Char Siu) and “Gourmet Chicken” (Sweet and Spicy, Tandoori, Honey Butter and Honey Garlic), and other Bounty Fresh favorites like Chicken Hotdogs (Chicken Licken) and the well-loved Chicken Nuggets.

So if you’re craving for comfort food, a fine-dining dish or a speedy snack, Bounty Fresh—Asia’s Best remains as your best dining table fix! 

For more about Bounty Fresh chicken, visit www.bountyfreshchicken.com and www.facebook.com/bountyfreshchicken. 

SM Accessories' Nautical Summer

When you think of summer, you think of sand, beach, pools, right? And what could be the perfect colors for summer? Nautical, of course!

Everyone's aboard with SM Accessories as we kick off April with a nautical bang! Experience the sand and sea with SM Accessories' summer collection for April. Indulge yourself with your fresh catch of accessories that spice up any summer outfit.

Don't forget to follow SM Accessories on twitter and facebook to get more updates! :)

Manang's Summer Treats

Beat the summer heat with Manang’s Chicken's cool summer drinks and tasty snacks. 

Try their refreshing Summer Floats which come in two new flavors. Choose from Mug Rootbeer or Mountain Dew, both topped with vanilla soft serve ice cream. It’s the perfect drink on a hot summer day. Available for only P30 or you can add P10 to upgrade your meal to a float. 

Manang’s Chicken will also launch new variants of their bestselling potato chips. Your favorite all-natural, fried potatoes are now seasoned with flavors guaranteed to excite your taste buds. The three new flavors are Cheese Pimiento, Beef Steak, and Chili Vinegar. Enjoy it for only P64 for the large size, P170 for small bucket and P305 for large bucket. It is also available as a combo with Rootbeer or Mountain Dew Float for P85. 

Manang’s Summer Treats will be available in all Manang’s Chicken branches nationwide starting April 1. Visit www.manangschicken.com for the complete list of branches. 

Freeway Seascape & Tropical Swimwear 2014

Feelin' the summer vibe already?  It’s that time of the year again where we take advantage of the sun’s zealous heat by making it a perfect canvass for thrill and relaxation!  What better way to match that summer backdrop than picking the right swim suit that goes perfectly with it? 

Let Freeway help you project that alluring island vibe as you bask in sand, salt water and sun with the release of Freeway Summer Swimwear 2014 collection this March!

Freeway Summer Swimwear 2014 Collection boasts its very own Original Prints to complement the hotter months as they come in shades of cool green and blue. The original designs come in 3 tropical prints: seascape, green flora and multi-colored stripes perfectly creating a refreshing aura. Think: nature and seascapes strategically placed on one-piece maillots, bikinis, bandeau and tankinis. What’s awesome is that you can reinvent the pieces and mix them up to show your own summer vibe. 

This one-piece swimsuit is perfect for the beach! 

Another bestseller of Freeway’s swimwear collection is its wide array of underwired bikini tops for that flattering and sexy support. These bikini sets come in bright summer hues to fun prints. Very sexy, very comfy and very fun!

Lounging about on the beach or at a bar at night? Of course, Freeway makes sure you are attractive all the way. The collection’s matching cover-ups using sheer georgettes to fun stretch zip-up nets will surely make you enjoy that worry-free, all-fun tropical summer indulgence. Don’t forget to wear a fabulous pair from Janylin to match your get up!

Come and get it! Take your pick before they run out!

Visit www.freewayonline.com.ph to view the entire collection or to shop online, it’s easy and reliable! Connect with Freeway thru Facebook facebook.com/FreewayOnline and follow on Twitter and Instagram @FreewayOnline. 

Avon Home by Neoflam

I've been a fan of Avon products for as long as I can remember. From their beauty line, intimate line, make-ups, etc.  That's why I'm thankful when Avon sent me these very useful storage container from their Avon Home line. I know I'll be collecting from this line very soon! :)

 

Avon Home by Neoflam, are insured to be high-quality, safe, and fucntional products. Designed to be airtight and watertight, and safe to use for microwave heating! Also freezer and dishwasher safe. You can also save storage space since the containers are stackable.

 

 

Here's their amazing features:

- A round vaccum container with side locks and cover with valve

- Made of PP and silicon material

- Size is 19.5 x 18.7cm; Capacity is 3.6L

- With Vacuum Sotrage Technology

- With Microban: Antimicrobial Product Protection

- Airtight & Watertight

- Instant Marinating Container

- Microwave, Freezer and Dishwasher Safer

- Modular & Nestable Storage

- Food Grade Tested. BPA Free

 

3.6L Php499

 

 2.0L Php399

 

Php1.0L Php299

 

This is a must have in every home. You can now change the way you store food with an innovative Vacuum Pump Technology! The Vacuum Pump removes air from the container and keeps your food fresher, and longer lasting! And for Php199 only!

 

The Avon Home by Neoflam is now available exclusively through Avon Representative nationwide. Log on to www.avon.com.ph to find out how to contact an Avon Representative. Be part of the Avon Community now! Follow them at Facebook.com/AvonPhilippines and @AvonPH via twitter.

 

Again, thank you so much for these Avon Home!