Cut the pants so that it becomes a pair of shorts. Cut the middle part so that it will flow like a skirt.

The trimmed long pants should likewise be cut in order to use it as a strap.  Cut  only a thin portion like 2-4 inches.  You should be able to produce at least 4 strips as this will be used as the strap of the backpack.

sew the edge of the trimmed pants in order to make a balloon effect as this will be the main b

a preloved printed cloth maybe used as a design or an accent, choose where you want to place them:)

sew in order to connect the short strip of cloth from the trimmed long pants in order to make them lengthy and good as a strap

sew the edge of the strap in between the corner of the opening of the body of the bag while the other one on the edge of the bag in order to make a backpack strap. do it again for the other side.

THE FINISHED product.  there you go!  simple yet stylish and functional.  You can use a sewing machine or bring it to a tailor shop so they can  sew it professionally:)

promise it will look good and make it more sturdy!

September 14 DAY 2: "You Know It Is Worth It"
Juiced for breakfast:
Parsley
Celery
Carrot
Green Apple
Beetroot
Ginger
Training Done: sit ups, jumping rope, shadow boxing (30 mins)

I woke up kinda late compared yesterday so i prepared my ingredients at 8am and took it 30 minutes after.  haha. I take too much time preparing I know, hey! am a newbie on this okay? hehe.  anyway, instead of just having parsley i decided to try the celery with it and then the green apples since i ran out of the red ones.  The result?  well it is 30% less sweet than the juice i made yesterday because the green apples gave it a tinge of "ooh-sour-y" kick. :) Second day juicing still scares me, but only until i take the first sip;)  my juice was yummy! (though ginger still challenges my taste buds!) bigger hinger knuckles next time 0.o

September 15 DAY 3: TRY GREEN:)

Okay for two days i have produced red juice because of the color juiced from carrots, fuji apple and beetroot. Today is something different:) My recipe included:
celery leaves
green apple
cucumber
ginger
beetroot

the green apple didn't come out as sour as it was yesterday, im guessing it's because of the cucumber juice:) in totality i still like it, i drunk about 3/4 glass---all my produce actually since my tita did not join me today.  Still I did my ritual at 8 am.  Need to go to the market though for my supply of carrots and apples. Yay!

September 16 Day 4: For Heartburn Recipe

I got this recipe from Drew canole's page Juicing vegetables and i thought that i really need this since i have been experiencing heartburn as well.  Yesterday was grocery day so I was so happy my carrots, apples and green supplies are back!

Today's ingredients: for Breakfast

spinach
carrots
apples

Powerful three indeed!  I would give this juice a rate of 10 (as the highest), it's sweet though the after taste of the spinach lingers quite well.  

September 17 Day 5: Sour Juice!

Today's Breakfast:
lemon
ginger
cucumber
apple

I tried the lemon this time as base and it resulted to something so sour that I guess I didn't really like it at all considering I took it for my breakfast juice. (huhu) I'm not sure if i will use LEMON ever again as my base since i really had a hard time drinking it. How about you, how does your lemon fair?

September 18 DAY 6: Celery and Parsley Overload

Today's recipe i tried to put two strong tasting vegetables: celery and parsley. the result is not bad however, you should be warned as the after taste is really strong.  the sweetness of the apple juice has been diminished causing it to taste a little bitter.  Next time I won't put the two together or maybe an additional apple can neutralize it:)

Recipe:
apple
carrot
beetroot
ginger
celery
parsley

Quezon City---Cosplayers have indeed found a second home in the jungle of Ninoy Aquino Wildlife as it comfortably provides a natural venue to satisfy the lens of many photographers as cosplayers pull off their costumes and internalize their character roles to altogether perform that brave act of “cosplaying.”

I say brave because, as a fan of anime, I admit that I haven’t got that confidence or probably explored on that skill of cosplaying. 

You may regard this blog then as my way of extending my appreciation to cosplayers’, anime lovers’, and even art lovers’ respect and passion to the realm of cosplay.

Cosplay 101

Cosplay or kosupre is short for costume play says Wiki, which refers to an “activity which participants wear costumes and accessories to represent a specific character or idea from a work of fiction.”

However based on my observation amongst cosplayers I’ve interviewed and I’ve seen, this definition of cosplay goes beyond just merely wearing it and projecting a character for another picture.

Cosplay is about the craft, the talent, that passion to justify a character from a fiction story, a world conceptualize from an imaginative mind, an art itself.

It was then a pleasure to attend a cosplay event of one of the most active and respected cosplay organizations in the Philippines, the Otaku Urule.  A non profit organization that opens opportunities for cosplayers (amateur, professional/ and interested ones) to gather and play.  Otaku Urule’s members meet on a regular basis to know each other, familiarize themselves with each other and learn from each others’ craft while growing in a productive and progressive family of cosplayers, photographers, anime lovers, followers and enthusiasts through a series of invitational photoshoots.

Last Sunday, (Sept 2, 2013), was their 8th Otaku Urule Invitational Photoshoot (IOP) special edition in which the twist was “animarriage.” I was told that before the day ends, there will be couple/s who will get married as they have mounted their animarriage booth.

According to Chairman and Co-founder of Otaku Urule, Rg  Gamurot II (kuyawajie), Otaku Urule has 200 participants who attended that day which is composed of cosplayers and photographers mainly. Otaku events however, are planned and implemented smoothly by the 30 core people working together to organize thebeneficiary is Red Cross particularly aiming to help the recent Habagat victims. 

In fact Otaku Urule has been doing chartable works since 2003 with which amongst institution they have helped include Child House Foundation Ricky Reyes, Philippine General Hospital, Red Cross and Asociacion de Damas de Filipinas.”

Another purpose of cosplaying is to create a venue for the youth to express themselves through this art and use their energy to something worth their while. 

Based on research, the term otaku in fact has a rather negative meaning as it pertains to a person who stays at home all the time and doesn’t have a “life” ---“no social life, no love life, no dreams, no plans”---somebody who is kind of boring in a sense.  However, they are likewise described to be as individuals who consume too much of their time by watching anime, playing video games or surfing the net as according to urban dictionary, otaku is likewise used top refer to a nerd, a hacker, or a programmer.

This is personally find very interesting, well you see, a nerd or a hacker or programmer for that matter actually has got themselves really bright ideas right? (haha) I meant, programming and hacking needs a lot of thinking so I don’t think an otaku person is indeed boring. 

Anyway, otaku, the term, is given a new and more positive definition by this community of cosplayers through Otaku Urule.  Chairman Rg shared that Urule literally tells their audience that “Otakus* actually Rule” and in the positive sense, they are individuals that are leaders themselves, masters of their own crafts, and visionaries of their goals that are actually one with our society’s.

Allow me to introduce you then to three lovely Otaku Urule participants I have interviewedJ

Carla Conejar, 29, senior technician by profession

Carla is cosplaying a Japanese fashion known as Lolita. She is one of the 30 core officers/ event organizers of Otaku Urule. According to her, Otaku Urule community provides a sense of belongingness or a family to its members that is why many participants have been really active in attending the organization’s events.  Through the events, first timers or newbies get to mingle and be grouped with professional ones (both cosplayers and photographers) in which they fill in the gaps in their respective fields.  For instance, new cosplayers are able to interact with older ones whom they can get tips on where to buy cheaper materials for their costumes, how to choose 2nd hand quality costumes and the like; meanwhile photographers share their skills in capturing photos especially when you are doing it outdoor and using natural light. 

Being a mom to a six year-old, Ms. Carla impressed me with her youthful and vibrant attitude.  I guess her love for this craft brings out the natural youthfulness in her.  

Leilanie Miranda, 24

Ms.leilanie is cosplaying a casual Mikuhatsune game character.  According to her she started with this craft in 2005.  Leilani mentioned that part of the obstacles in cosplay would be the budget for the costumes especially when the person intends to cosplay a character that would need too many resources.  Her tip?  Study your chosen character, look for a couple of them so you can choose which one is practically appealing to your budget.  Cosplay doesn’t have to be expensive. There are ways and there are a number of diskarte you can apply.  Cosplay is for everyone.  

CK Soguilon, 19, ICCT Colleges programming student

Ck is cosplaying Nidalee of League of Legends.  According to her, the love for cosplay craft started when she was younger--- actually, when she saw SailorMoon TV show and wanted to be like “Sailor Mars” at some point back in 1998.  But only 10 years after, in 2008 when she saw a cosplay event in Megamall that even reinforced her childhood dream.  since then, she has established herself as one of the professional cosplayers as she have earned a number of experience participating in cosplay events, competition and the like. 

I was surprised as this girl is really talented, she knows how to paint, sew and literally make the costumes for herself and for other cosplayers as well.  She disclosed that she and her boyfriend were able to make costumes for other cosplayers (real talent I must say!)

Rubber sheets and EVA foam are cosplayers’ favorite material for making costumes according to her.  For those who are not aware, you can get more supplies of these in Marikina, after all, this is where durable shoes are made right?:)

Reycelle Garido, 15, UST HS student

One of the youngest I have interviewed and probably considered a not-so-newbie in the cosplay realm, Reycelle gave justice to Akazukin Cha cha! (a favorite of mine too!) This gal admits that she thinks her costume isn’t the best version yet but I can say that the way she projects herself wearing the costume actually gave that “akazukin-impression” real good. I admire her truthfulness and her being humble about her experience as a cosplayer especially when she shared that yeah of course considering her age and resources it would be quite hard for her to come up with more quality and detailed costumes to wear.  After all, her cosplay journey just turned 1, since she started it just last year.  Reycelle hopes to do more cosplay gigs and probably join competitions.  I asked her whether she will sell the costume after using it, she said she plans to keep it, when she gets more resources she might probably sell it and replace it with a better version of Akazukin Cha Cha costume. 

Shaira Villagarcia

Shaira is cosplaying sakura Miku, she started cosplaying 2011 of April.  According to her, she chose the character since she had traded her wig for it and so she plans to wear it for that event’s shoot.  Shaira and Reycelle were of the same group when I found them.  At first I thought they were long time friends but actually they just met there!

Aside from hair and skin care, nail care is of primary importance amongst women---students, housewives, and career-empowered ladies.  In fact most ladies (and some men too) deliberately give time for some self relaxation, pampering and maintenance to project a good image of one’s self amongst significant others—friends, colleagues, strangers we meet.

This image doesn’t just entail the physical aspect.  While it is true that caring for our hair, skin and nails through availing hair spa services or perhaps body scrub and some classic manicure and pedicure services can help us enhance our looks, these services when done on a regular basis (like once or twice a month) can help us mitigate stress and overcome anxieties brought about by the daily problems we encounter in our lives. 

 This is true as the very idea of seeing yourself given care or being pampered makes you feel good about yourself in an instant! 

Perhaps the only problem is, we do not want to be spending too much on these right?

Good thing that there are spa centers that offer services at a very reasonable rate without having to sacrifice the quality of service and the presence of good available options to help us achieve that goal of pampering ourselvesJ

Being a single mom, I consider this a major concern.  Having a baby while thriving to succeed at work, juggling the two while maintaining a good positive image is in fact a tough work. 

I am working on something that I owe to myself—to my body, including my nails!

“Mad About Nails”

I have been staying in Bulacan for two years now.  Bulacan being a province far from Manila ( I meant San Rafael Bulacan; 2 hours away from Manila under normal traffic conditions), gave me a hard time looking for the places I used to go to such as my favorite/ trusted salon, waxing station, nail spa center, body massage center or facial care center. I figured out that, I have yet to explore the nearby towns such as San Ildefonso and Baliuag, Plaridel and Pulilan to check out the available establishments I can go to for my pampering needs.

There are a number of centers actually but only a few I can trust.  Mad About Nails is one them!

Today was my fourth visit to this nail spa center and they haven’t failed me since; I even referred them to my relatives.  Here are some points why I LOVE this nail spa center that it made it to one of Everything Lovely’s top picks!

1.     Mad about Nails offers reasonable rate for manicure and pedicure and foot spa packages, with no additional cost for the type of nail polish brand you want to use.  I always avail their manicure-pedicure-foot spa package because it is budget friendly especially to a single working mom like me!

2.     Unlike in other mall-based nail spa centers, Mad About Nails carries sophisticated and high quality nail polish brands, all imported and have complete collection. Check out the photos!

 I tried OPI lacquer limited Edition Mariah Carey Collection. The liquid sand texture is lovely and suggests sophistication. I’m happy with my pick!

3.     Friendly staff, competent nail technician.  Like other mall-based nail spas, Mad About Nail’s (nail techs) trim toenails and finger nails in a gentle manner. They remove only the dry skin unless you ask them to remove your in-grown.  In this way, the toenails do not look off and unsophisticated.

4.     They offer waxing services at a reasonable rate compared to mall-based spa centers!  I have tried their underarm waxing, the brand that they use doesn’t contribute much to the darkening of the skin. 

5.      Cozy place! I love the ambience.  The interior design gives you that ohh-factor.  You’ll think you are in a city mall or something like it, when actually you’re in Bulacan! Nice interior, whoever designed it, good job. 

Mad About Nails also offers Hand Care, Nail Extension, nail art, foot care, paraffin spa treatment, Mani and pedi for kids, eyelash enhancement, threading, waxing, whole body scrub and ear candling.  Avail any with discount when you get a pampering card! 

They likewise accept nail spa parties.  Visit Mad About Nails at 2nd floor PLM building DRT hi-way corner Benigno Aquino Ave, Bagong Nayon, Baliuag Bulacan.  The building in front of Jolibee flyover across Puregold Bagong Nayon Baliuag.

What’s your mad nails story?

Xoxo
Caroleen

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“Kili-kiling maputi, kili-kiling maitim, kili-kiling brown, kili-kiling magaspang, kili-kiling may buhok, kili kiling may “putok.”

Let’s admit it. We tag so many labels for that small part of our skin we can never hide--- though we try so hard. (forgive my pun) especially when we are lazy about keeping our armpit looking "sweet".

Armpits, under arms or in tagalog, kili-kili is one of the delicate parts of our body.  Delicate in the sense that, there will be times that even our emotional or social aspect is affected whenever “it lets us down.”

Issues concerning underarm are various and tends to be subjective in nature---cultural, racial and gender-based. Filipinos like it hair-free, French women love it otherwise and yet they find it sexy and seducing. Men and women struggle from their individual issues concerning their pits, different nationalities have unique regards on their armpits. Individual and commercial preferences likewise apply (such as… how do you think models sell themselves? Kili-kili is included of corz!).

Men worry mostly about the odor since underarm hair is just natural to them, though sometimes it is an issue amongst their partners when their pits do not grow much hair like (they are supposed to be there, right? 0.o). Women on the other hand worry about the texture of their pits—how smooth they are, how chicken-skinned as well.  Odor is an issue as it gives them a negative impression amongst crowd (men and women), skin tone also matters---the question whether why it turned brown or “sunog” or why it is so Belo-white! (And. HOW).

The thing is, how your kili-kili looks like apparently suggests something about the kind of person you are (or so they say). Who wouldn’t appreciate white, smooth and hair-free kili-kili right?

But is this proper? I mean, if she is a morena, why would you expect her to have rosy white pits? 

Major concerns of the Pit:

Arm pit color and hair aside from odor or too much sweating are the major concerns of Filipinas. 

According to research, the most common cause of darkening of armpits is its natural characteristic. Our pits’ skin are located UNDER arms hence it is just natural that friction transpire because it is “under” and hence, it causes skin irritation due to the rubbing of skin.  Those that have fairer complexion may not suffer significantly from this but those that are morena or those who have darker complexion (kayumanggi, morena, etc.) may have darker armpits due to the darkening pigments called melanin that work whenever skin cells die due to irritation from friction.

“The most common cause of darkening of the armpits is in the anatomy, the rubbing of the armpits against each other,” says dermatologist Isabel Ballesteros-Mangubat, MD. She explains that, as a rule, anything that traumatizes the skin darkens it. Trauma or irritation alerts your melanocytes, cells that carry the darkening pigments known as melamin. Once stimulated, the melanocytes grow bigger. Consequently, your skin becomes darker (direct quote from femalenetwork.com).”

Other causes may be due to hormones, pregnancy (but not all), irritation from shaving, peeling, waxing, plucking, and deo use.  Hence our desire to be hair-free may consequently be affecting our normal armpit skin-tone causing two problems now.

Based on the researches I made, shaving traumatizes the skin 100%.  When we are shaving, it is actually the skin that we are shaving and not our hair!  We are causing damage to the skin just to keep it free of hair.  If you are then tempted to shave, think about the blades that glide on your skin.   

I must admit I had this bad habit for many years until I listened to my pits.
Underarm products, services, commercials and brands should then be reviewed critically before we just apply one to our pits!

Bottom line

It is just normal and proper that we look after the welfare of our dear armpit.  However, I just hope that people would also try to lessen the stereotype they created amongst people who have darker underarms or those who prefer it with some hair present.

We do not really know what happened along the way.  Allergies, hormonal changes, pregnancy, and even economical status can be factors that may have affected negatively people’s armpits. 

We shouldn’t be OC about armpits of other people.
"Mas maganda parin ang taong may totoo ot mabuting ugali kaysa maputing kili-kili lang. "
BUT OF COURSE, let’s still keep our kili-kili clean.  Our kili-kili is part of our entire body, so give it extra-care.

Caroleen’s brief pit tips:

a.    STOP shaving. The blades remember.
b.    take a bath regularly and make sure you rinse off the soap in that area well.
c.    Mind your deo/anti-perspirant brand.  Some are too strong they burn your underarm skin.
d.    Go for natural treatment like use dayap, or kalamansi to whiten or smoothen it as other chemicals from your underarm whitening set can WORSEN the case.

I didn't expect that this lipstick can be as dry as an old pastel crayon stuck in a drawer for years.  

This was really the initial reaction i had when i first applied Mac Ruby Woo on my lips.  The first aplication didn't even seem to cover heavily on my lower lip as the dryness refuses to color my lips fast and solid-strong.  

And yet, I still find Ruby Woo as one of the sexiest red red red lipsticks there is:)

My recent purchase of Mac lipstick has got to be Ruby Woo, I said to myself months ago after purchasing Mac candy yum yum (click on link for my write up on lipsticks and some tints _) which has neon pink shade.  

Though I met Ruby Woo during my first Mac purchase, I still chose Mac Russian Red as it was very well-recommended by the Mac booth attendants.  Perhaps as a first time user of the brand Mac, they knew that Ruby Woo would quite surprise me (and perhaps turn me off!) But it didn't. 

After reading few reviews about Mac Ruby Woo, I decided to give it a try and see what they really meant by Ruby Woo causing the lips "dry."

Ruby Woo: How was it then?

My verdict: well. It-is-dry. Mac Ruby Woo has a matte-finish just like Russian Red except that Ruby Woo is seriously FLAT and DRY.  Russian Red, though matte and likewise dries my lips a lot, has a shinier finish and thus smoother effect (like by 2%) compared to Ruby Woo. 

Mac Ruby Woo costs 1000php in Mac Trinoma.  You can check it out and apply it on your lips to see if it fits "your kind of lipstick." 

I can say that I'm a little "sadista" when it comes to my lips as i do not have the habit of putting on lip balm and/or lip gloss to smoothen it.

I like my lips dry and chapped.  I don't feel comfortable with sticky, shiny lips (don't ask me why, I really do not know why I have that kind of preference).  
 i supposed this is the very reason why I fell in love with the brand Mac, especially their matte lipsticks as it is the only brand that makes my lips real dry compared to other brands that have matte-labels but produce satin-finish on the lips. 

Shown here in the picture are MAC russian red, retro and ruby woo swatches:
 top pictures shows  ruby woo (first application).
left picture: 
first line is russian red
second line is retro
third line is ruby woo
on a pale/ fairer skin (white complexion).

Meanwhile, the right side of the picture shows the same order of lipstick swatches only applied on a medium-skin complexion.

So far, Ruby Woo completed my most coveted Mac top finalists!  

(1) Russian Red though is still my favorite. Classy and lovely. first application, you get the red red red that you want!
(2) Creme Puff (not on the picture) is the least of my favorite because it has a pale pink almost nude effect that makes me look sick when i apply it.
(3) Candy Yumyum is the most girly and fashionable barbie pink lipstick that I have so I carry it with me whenever my mood suddenly swings.... :)
(4) Retro is perfect for laid back style as it is simple and offers a sub-fashion statement that gives lovely look in a photo. It is not daring so i love wearing it in an ordinary day. (it was given to me by my loving auntie, Tita Ann).
(5) Ruby Woo is now my second favorite Red lipstick. i love the way it creates smudge, it gives me a rockstar bold red attitude.  

"it's red, and hell i care if it smudges!

Mac Ruby Woo is flat and hence it is perfect even worn in a bright broad daylight.  It doesn't look off yet it still gives that classy smeared or stained-look.  If you are planning to purchase Ruby Woo, i hope you are warned about it.  As for me, really, am enjoying it:) 

Tell me what you prefer: dry lips or shiny/glossy one and why? I'm not closing doors to that glossy pout:) C'mon share! :)

comment below!:) xoxo

caroleenish:)

caroleen wearing Mac Ruby Woo.

Bright, bold and delicious. 

These are three adjectives I can totally relate with how this creative babe Viracel “Cel/Vicel” Enriquez plays with color on bare faces.

A graduate of Mass Communication in an exclusive for girls school in Manila, Vicel has an eye for beauty bursting with creativity from a touch of imagination.

Simply put: This girl can kick ass with just her eye shadow on.

How about that? 

Trained by Lani Arcedillo of Make-Up Design Academy in November 2010, Vicel felt much confident with how she delivers professional make up services being part of the said institution.  It is no wonder also that Vicel was considered a top student, even “Valedictorian” of their batch because of her skills in make up application. 

While it is true that Vicel did not have to worry too much on how colors should blend as her personality is so game with it, Vicel admits that handling clients is still the challenge of the profession as the personality of each client differs and the purpose of the event  as well as the requests of clients should appropriately be reflected in her work.

When asked how she handles challenging clients, “you still have to be polite (and professional)” she shared.  

As one of Vicel's college friends, I am just so glad to know that she is making it! The industry of make up design may be called "elite" as not all artist actually have the REAL talent and not all are able to get proper training to deliver the discipline of this fine art. I admire Vicel so much for having been able to put up Kiss N Make Up in which she has serviced a number of make up gigs mostly through referrals of satisfied clients!

Vicel is the type of person that does not sit through long idle time.  Hence, when bored or when she has nothing to do, she naturally feels the instinct of "creating" something or just be productive.  This is how this babe keeps up with her passion for art (constant updating, constant exploring).  Yep, it's not just make up she plays with, include pastels, watercolors, and so much more. Vicel is gifted with a talent of expressing herself through fine arts. 

oh yeah and singing:) 

Amongst the popular individuals Vicel has given service together with her mentor Ms. Lani, include Dingdong Dantes. To date, Vicel has a number of clients for her make up gigs ranging from individual modeling shoots to large wedding ensemble and the like.  

As a student and as a professional  make up artist Vicel has been popular amongst her friends because of her friendly and perky attitude.  Most of the time, you’d find Vicel along with an excited crowd as she get to share her talent in nail art application amongst her friends in college.  Throughout the years, her interest in eye make up gave her a blessing of a freelance career as a professional make up artist since early 2000.

According to her Beauty and Fashion Photographic Make Up is her forte. No wonder she can pull off different looks, from sweet naturale and boho and bright gysy to bold and avante garde  Check out this bridal make up look she tried on me and other fashionable looks she tried on her models:)

Natural Bridal Make Up

what i like about her:
 Aside from her make up skill, 
Vicel owns a complete professional make up collection. She maintains and ensures proper sanitation of her make up brushes and sponges, you can just sit back and relax,..and  of course, ultimately, just feel beautiful;)  Vicel takes care of everything nicely.

https://www.facebook.com/vicel.enriquez
https://www.facebook.com/pages/kiss-n-makeup-by-Vicel/364616393631801

*credits to the photographers (Vicel, Bryan Monsod et.al.)
photos were sourced from Vicel's site and Kiss N Make up Page

Aside from the usual lectures, note-taking classes, working in a kitchen laboratory and the like, the Academy for international Culinary Arts has fused Restaurant Simulation as one of its most challenging activities or evaluation tests for its culinary students that would not just give a heap of knowledge on practical applications but an activity that enhances the students’ quick response to situations such as effective trouble shooting in the kitchen and the like.

What can you expect in a Restaurant Simulation?

How light can you get?

It is echoed almost everywhere! Eating healthy is as in as your Rockstar's fashion statement.

 Everybody's turning their back on unhealthy fatty meat nowadays as getting that sexy fit shape has found its place in one of the top priorities  in that TO DO list of many men and women, regardless of age!  In fact, Filipinos have evolved to be more health conscious these days thanks to the empowered health and nutritional awareness campaigns of private and government institutions as a response to the increasing statistics of death cases due to heart, liver and kidney failures especially amongst the younger Filipino generation.

With this, consumer health companies have likewise made an effort to support many Filipinos' goal of changing their lifestyle starting with the food they eat!

What's NEW then?

Recently, Magnolia Chicken Lite was launched in SM Southmall, Las Pinas City.  Many men and ladies, especially moms attended the said event that featured seminar/talks on health, nutrition, healthy food preparation, and lifestyle food safety tips; wellness booths that offer consultation on body and weight concerns, free taste samples, booth activities such as games and photo booths and an on stage cooking demo that were engaging all in one jam-packed deLiteful Day. 

Magnolia Chicken Lite offers the newest way to enjoy eating healthy delicious meal (with same pleasure) minus getting all that bad fats ruining your system!

Chicken Lite gives you the same freshness, tenderness along with that juicy-treat with lesser fat content for a healthier chicken option.  

Chicken meat is a very good source of protein however due to the fats also found on chicken skin, Magnolia made a step further to make leaner and healthier meat available in the market.  One that is easy to prepare and with low saturated fats.  Skinless chicken, breaded, fillet, ground, strips, marinated, chicken breast---name it, you can easily assign your recipes for a week with Magnolia Chicken Lite each day.

Plus, because it is easy to prepare, moms can have more time with their family.  Also ideal for students and yuppies who live in dormitories and condos. Since Magnolia Chicken Lite is easy to cook, they won't have to worry about buying food prepared outside.  Safe and healthy chicken prepared in your own home gives you the best treat!

San Miguel Corporation never fails to strengthen its foothold in the market as the company knows just how to take care of its consumers as well.  A trusted company that carries various popular and quality brands that please many Filipinos throughout the years, the company's latest product Magnolia Chicken LITE did not fail to attract many consumers since it has just become an instant favorite amongst health conscious people.

 

I was surprised that these moms and kids actually took time and effort to sit through, participate and listen attentively to the series of seminar sessions conducted by Ms. Llena Tan-Arcenas, RND, MSN, RA (of San Miguel Corporation). It's a good thing that such opportunity is given to these moms to update themselves with newest healthy products and help them widen their bank of  how-to's of preparng healthy food for their families.  


Hosted by Ms.Angel Aquino, Magnolia Chicken Deliteful Day was a success. I learned a lot about food preparation and better eating habits such as:
1. Lean protein is healthier.
2.Include milk and milk products in your daily meals.
Choose a diet low in fat and cholesterol.
3.Add plenty of vegetable, fruits and grain products.
4. Use sugar, oil and table condiments in moderation.
5.Read food labels when buying.
6.Don't go for Upsize (soft drinks and fries, especially!)
7.Skip croissants.
8. mind your cooking method.
9.choose Loin and Round chicken cuts.
10.use breast instead of thigh and legs.
11.Drain excess fat on paper towel.
12. Use herbs and citrus.
13. Avoid DERB canned goods (dent, expired, rusting and bulging).

The list goes on and on, but there, those are the most important ones.  I'm sure you can share your own tips learned from your moms on how to keep your food choices healthy and clean.

Magnolia Chicken Lite is available in all SM supermarket, hypermarket stores.

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