Dietitians Share 10 Tips for Healthy Eating to lose weight the Smart Way

By: Susan Bowerman M.S., RD, CSSD, CSOWM, FAND – Sr. Director, Worldwide Nutrition Education and Training

When was the last time you consulted a dietitian? If you’re like most people, you may turn to friends or family with questions regarding weight management, starting a new diet or your personal nutrition. But that may cause even more confusion and uncertainty surrounding the choices you make to maintain a healthy weight.

A Survey of Dietitians on Weight Management

As a global nutrition company, we consult with members of our Dietetic Advisory Board* (DAB) from around the world to stay ahead of the latest nutrition trends, and develop training materials for our independent distributors to help their customers make informed decisions about nutrition. But we wanted to dig deeper and understand the key issues and challenges facing many struggling dieters.

We recently surveyed dietitians who attended the 2018 annual meeting of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics about their patient’s nutrition goals, diet-related misconceptions, behavioral hurdles, and challenges related to following a healthy meal plan. Highlights from that survey include: 

• Nearly 57% listed “losing weight” as the most common goal among patients reported by their dietitians.
• Approximately 20% of dietitians reported, “eating a healthier diet” as a goal or concern of their patients.
• Among patients, the most common misconception is that “a very low carb diet is the best way to lose weight and keep it off.” This was reported by 31% of the dietitians surveyed.
• Other common misconceptions include: “you should cut all forms of sugar from your diet” (24%) and “vegetarian diets are protein deficient” (20%).
• When it comes to staying on regimen, more than half of dietitians (51%) reported “lack of motivation to stay on the plan” as their patient’s biggest behavioral obstacle.
• Dietitians also observed that many of their patients struggled with the “inability to control portion size” (18%) and “inadequate time to prepare meals” (18%).
• Practical Advice from Our Dietitian Nutritionists
• To address these common dietary pitfalls, we asked our DAB members to share their top 10 tips to help you achieve your weight loss and nutrition goals.

Tip 1: Don’t just focus on weight loss. Focus on a healthy diet.

“People should not focus only on body weight; they should focus on health. Eating healthy and having an active lifestyle is the best way to achieve a healthy body composition. Keep your focus on eating a healthy balanced diet and working out to build or maintain your muscle mass – and keeping this healthy lifestyle for the rest of your life.” ~Ana Cristina Gutierrez, Member, Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board, Costa Rica

Tip 2: Set and celebrate milestones during your weight loss journey.

“Celebrating every milestone is important to your weight loss effort because it keeps you looking at how far you’ve come, not how far you have to go. When it comes to weight loss, a slow and steady pace always seems to win the race, but that pace can feel frustrating at times. So, set plenty of little milestones along the way and find ways to reward yourself – you might want to buy a new article of clothing or treat yourself to a message. Remember, you deserve it after all of your hard work!” ~Aria Novitasari Member, Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board, Indonesia

Tip 3: Don’t fall victim to fad diets or social influence – find a healthy, balanced plan that works for you.

“Fad diets may lead you to temporarily lose weight, but is not a healthy way to lose because you risk losing some of your hard-earned muscle mass, rather than body fat.  Before falling for any social influence, remember the goal should not be only to lose weight, but to change your lifestyle for good with a healthy balanced diet and adequate physical activity.” ~Sreyashi Moitra, Member, Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board, India

Tip 4: Make sure you get enough protein.

“Protein is an essential nutrient that is important for optimal growth and development.  It is also essential for helping build and maintain muscle mass. Protein plays an important role in weight control because it helps with hunger control.  Having adequate protein at meals and snacks, such as protein shakes or bars, helps to satisfy you.” ~Alice Zhu, Member, Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board, China

Tip 5: Incorporate healthy snacking.

“In today’s society, snacking contributes close to one-third of daily energy intake. But healthy, balanced snacks are an important part of a balanced diet. Taking in high-protein snack foods can help you feel satisfied, and may allow you to eat less at your next meal.  Rather than feeling guilty about snacking, learn to incorporate healthily snacking into your day.” ~Vipada Sae-Lao, Member, Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board, Thailand 

Tip 6: Don’t cut calories too far or skip meals in order to lose weight.

“Dieting is not about how much you eat but what you eat since food choice affects calorie intake the most. Extremely low-calorie diets can slow down metabolism and inhibit weight loss. Dietary modification helps you continue your weight loss journey while diet mistakes – like cutting too many calories, or skipping meals – can stop you from being successful.” ~Venus Yuen, Member, Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board, Hong Kong

Tip 7: Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate activity every day.

“One of the benefits of regular exercise is that it helps to burn calories, which can help with weight loss and weight maintenance.  And, regular moderate activity can also help release stress.  Think of ways to work more activity into your day.  For example, exit the subway or bus two or three stops before your final destination, and then walk the rest of the way on foot.” ~HaNa Jang, Member, Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board, South Korea

Tip 8: Learn ways to prepare quick, healthy meals.

“Planning ahead for your meals will help determine what ingredients you need to purchase and help you to stock your refrigerator, freezer, and pantry so you can prepare quick, healthy meals. Pre-preparing foods help, too.  Foods that require longer cooking times, such as beans and whole grains, can be cooked in large quantities and then kept in the freezer to be used at another time. Vegetables can be washed and dried in advance for use during the week. Eating healthy is a great start to living a healthier lifestyle, but cooking healthier is the perfect way to help you maintain this healthy living.” ~Carolina Pimentel, Member, Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board, Brazil

Tip 9: Learn ways to practice portion control.

“Portion control is a key factor in weight control. If you learn to control portion sizes, you can reduce your total calorie intake.  To reduce portions, try using smaller plates, glasses, utensils and serving spoons. It also helps to always put your portion on a plate or bowl, rather than eating directly from packages, which can lead to overeating.” ~Clara Lucia Valderrama, Member, Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board, Colombia

Tip 10: Learn how to read food labels.

“Knowing exactly what you eat and drink is important when you’re watching your weight. Learning to read food labels helps, as it gives you information on calories, nutrient content and also serving size. This helps you with portion control and helps you make healthier food choices.” ~Charlotte Lok, Member, Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board, Singapore

BONUS Tip: Start your day with a balanced breakfast.

“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A healthy, balanced breakfast can not only help you to manage your weight, concentrate at work or school, but it also helps you to stay focused on your activities.  Breakfast should include a balance of protein, carbohydrate, and fat. If you have a busy schedule, consider making a healthy shake instead of relying on fast food or skipping breakfast entirely.” ~Chandra Lin, Member, Herbalife Dietetic Advisory Board, Taiwan

*Our experts are members of the Herbalife Nutrition Dietetic Board (DAB). While some members are employees of the company, others are compensated for their expertise.

Source: https://iamherbalifenutrition.com/healthy-weight/lose-weight-dietitians-10-tips/

Herbalife Nutrition has more than 8,300 employees worldwide. To learn more, visit IAmHerbalife.com.

About Herbalife Nutrition

Herbalife Nutrition is a global nutrition company whose purpose is to make the world healthier and happier. The Company has been on a mission for nutrition - changing people's lives with great nutrition products and programs - since 1980. Herbalife Nutrition offers high-quality, science-backed products, one-on-one coaching with an Herbalife Nutrition Independent Member, and a supportive community that inspires customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Herbalife Nutrition’s targeted nutrition, weight-management, energy and fitness and personal care products are available through its Independent Members in more than 90 countries.

Herbalife Nutrition supports the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation, a non-profit organization that assists community organizations focused on providing good nutrition. Herbalife Nutrition is also proud to sponsor more than 190 world-class athletes, teams and events around the globe.

TIMDESAL Specialty Sandwiches from Tim Hortons

The Philippines’ favorite breakfast staple, the sweet, soft and fluffy pandesal, makes its way to Tim Hortons as it celebrates the country’s Independence Day last June 12. 

The limited edition breakfast sandwich will be available in all Tim Hortons branches from June 11 until the end of July 2019.

Guests will surely enjoy the Smokey Bacon with cheese and garlic aioli served with chipotle sauce in panini-pressed pandesal.

“As our way of recognizing the significance of Independence Day, we at Tim Hortons wish to offer this breakfast favorite, reminiscent of its Filipino homey taste.” ~Stephanie Guerrero marketing director for Tim Hortons Philippines

The warm Timdesal, with an SRP of P75, is best paired with the signature Tim Hortons Iced Coffee. 

The Declaration of Philippine Independence from Spanish rule was declared by General Emilio Aguinaldo on June 12, 1898, at Kawit, Cavite.

Pandesal, or “bread of salt,” which was introduced in the 16th century, is relatively sweet and is unofficially the Philippine national bread.

For more information and updates about Tim Hortons Philippines’ new products and offerings, you may visit www.timhortons.ph or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

About TIM HORTONS®

TIM HORTONS® is one of North America’s largest restaurant chains operating in the quick service segment. Founded as a single location in Canada in 1964, Tim Hortons appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes, with a menu that includes premium coffee, hot and cold specialty drinks (including lattes, cappuccinos and espresso shots), specialty teas and fruit smoothies, fresh baked goods, grilled Panini and classic sandwiches, wraps, soups, prepared foods and other food products. Tim Hortons has more than 4,800 system wide restaurants located in Canada, the United States, and around the world. To learn more about the Tim Hortons brand, please visit the Tim Hortons® brand website at www.timhortons.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Are you ready to be the next Greenhills EntrePinoy?

“EntrePinoy gives life to our vision to provide support to Filipino entrepreneurs. Over the years, Greenhills has served as a business incubator and we are proud to see so many businesses take off. Certainly, we want to see more success stories and we believe that we can help aspiring entrepreneurs learn new ideas and the rudiments of operations, finance, marketing, and everything else that will get their businesses off to a strong start. Through these new businesses, consumers will also be able to experience new offerings and concepts in Greenhills and beef up our roster of stores.” ~Mr. Jaime E. Ysmael, Ortigas & Company President

Greenhills EntrePinoy

 Greenhills and Mercato Centrale launch a one-of-a-kind competition giving aspiring entrepreneurs a chance to build a successful startup businesses

Do you want to become an entrepreneur? Do you have a business concept that you’d like to pitch? Do you aspire to be part of the growing community of Greenhills entrepreneurs?

If you said yes to these questions, then it would be worth joining Greenhills’ EntrePinoy, a nationwide search for aspiring entrepreneurs to showcase their businesses right at VMall Greenhills, the shopping mecca and renowned business incubator of Metro Manila. 

Aspiring business owners will be given the opportunity to follow the footsteps of many successful endeavors that first took root in Greenhills, which has served as a starting ground of successful Filipino enterprises throughout the years. Among the big business names that first started their humble enterprises in Greenhills are brands like Bayo, Kamiseta, Bench, Folded & Hung, Gift Gate, Alberto, Astro Vision, Plains & Prints and Celine.

During the media launch of EntrePinoy in Greenhills on June 13, a preview of the program was showcased through a series of talks given by respected businesses innovators and thought leaders in the country: RJ Ledesma, President and Founder of Mercato Centrale Group, who talked about operations and innovation; restaurateur and founder of Let’s Eat Pare Mark del Rosario, who discussed food industry trends; and owner of Ibarra Watches, Nico Moreno, who shared inspirational business stories.

Greenhills EntrePinoy

To take part in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, interested applicants may pitch their ideas from June 17 to June 28 by submitting entries via a QR code that can be found on Greenhills’ social media pages. On July 5, twenty-four (24) finalists will be selected by a team of industry experts, and will then undergo training as they test drive their ideas right at VMall Greenhills for five days a month from July to September covering payday weekends. The dates of wherein they will be able to showcase and sell their products are as follows:

• July 11 - 14, 2019
• August 14 - 18, 2019
• September 11 - 15, 2019

To strengthen Greenhills' community of existing and aspiring entrepreneurs, a series of talks and workshops by industry professionals are lined up where everyone is welcome to join and learn from the sessions. These are scheduled monthly from July to September, all touching on the different aspects of entrepreneurship. To get them started on their businesses, on July 11, Jonathan Petalver, Program Director, Ateneo MBA, will speak on Business Model Canvass and Operations Management. This will be followed by an extensive talk on Entrepreneurial Accounting and Financial Management by Filip Wycoco on August 15.  As an added service to entrepreneurs, a One-stop Shop for Business Assistance will run from 10 am to 5 PM on August 20-22, with the Department of Trade and Industry, Bureau of Internal Revenue, Taxumo, GoNegosyo, and other agencies providing assistance to entrepreneurs.  Then, on September 12, Edgar Caper will discuss all Marketing Mindset in order for them to learn strategic branding and consumer marketing. 

Finally, on September 25, Greenhills and Mercato Centrale Group will select the five (5) top performing entrepreneurs from the shortlisted twenty-four (24) participants. These winners will be given a stall for free for three (3) months to formally sell their products together with other existing Greenhills merchants from October to December. The peak months of Greenhills, were chosen for the five (5) winners in order for them to be encouraged to strive to deliver, apply what they have learned from the sessions, and reap the rewards. 

Excited to try out your business idea? Go ahead and join EntrePinoy. Register through http://bit.do/entrepinoy or scan the QR code below. For more info, visit and subscribe to the newsletter at www.ortigasmalls.com or check out Greenhills’ social media pages: www.facebook.com/GreenhillsOfficial | www.instagram.com/greenhillsph.

Ortigas Malls plans to make EntrePinoy a yearly event, as it provides existing and aspiring enterprises with opportunities to nurture their business ideas.

Excited to try out your business idea? Go ahead and join EntrePinoy. Register through http://bit.do/entrepinoy or scan the QR code below. For more info, visit and subscribe to the newsletter at www.ortigasmalls.com or check out Greenhills’ social media pages: www.facebook.com/GreenhillsOfficial | www.instagram.com/greenhillsph.

Avène Thermal Spring Water : France’s Healing, Soothing Water In A Bottle

Avène Thermal Spring Water

It’s been naturally soothing sensitive skin since 1743. Originating as pure rain mixed with sea – spray rich in mineral salts, Avène Thermal Spring Water makes its 50-year journey through the Cévennes Mountains in Avène, France to do wonderful things to skin.

On its journey, the spring water gradually becomes infused with trace elements and silicates and comes in contact with an ancient microorganism called Aqua Dolomiae, which was first identified by Avène in 2001. This remarkable biological property combined with the well-known mineral properties of Avène Thermal Spring Water ensures gentleness and tolerance, creating a unique skin healer that does not exist anywhere else in the world.

Avène Thermal Spring Water

Over 150 stringent biological, pharmacological and clinical studies have clearly demonstrated the soothing, softening and calming benefits of Avène Thermal Spring Water. 

Manufactured for world markets by Avène France, Avène Thermal Spring Water is available in the Philippines and reflects the company’s dedication to protecting Humankind and the environment. This one-of-a-kind product comes in a spray bottle covered with a hermetic, tamper-proof seal that preserves the Thermal Spring Water under sterile conditions throughout its use, thus preserving its soothing and anti-irritating properties, fresh from its source. 

Avène Thermal Spring Water

Avène Thermal Spring Water can be used as a fresher-upper, to heal or sooth sensitive or irritated skin or to set make-up. Spray it on the face after cleansing, during travel, after sports activities, after sun exposure, and to soothe allergic reactions and skin redness. Also spray it on diaper rash, or on scrapes and wounds to heal them fast. It makes a good after-shave spray for men as well.

Avène Thermal Spring Water

With each spray, the Water is released completely intact, pure and clear, as if it is being drawn directly from the spring. Recommended for all types of skin, especially sensitive skin, it can fit neatly in a bag or purse and be used anytime, anywhere. The spring water has been effectively relieving skin conditions for more than two and a half centuries now. 

Avène Thermal Spring Water

Avène Thermal Spring Water is available nationwide at selected Watsons, Mercury DS, and our own kiosks located at Greenbelt 5, Alabang Town Center, SM Megamall and Conrad S Maison in 50 ml, 150 ml, and 300 ml spray bottles.

For more information about Avène Thermal Spring Water and other Avène products, visit www.eau-thermale-avene.ph.

Herbalife Nutrition and Bayad Center Ink Payment Channel Partnership

“This is a landmark project for Herbalife Nutrition, as we celebrate 25 years in the Philippines this year. It coincides with our city-by-city campaign to reach out to more Filipinos nationwide while striving to ease the way of doing business for our customers. With Bayad Center’s auto-posting payment feature and outlets in cities and towns across the country, our members have a reliable and convenient partner to support their businesses.” ~Sridhar Rajagopalan, Senior Director and Sub-Region Head for the Philippines of Herbalife Nutrition

Herbalife Nutrition and Bayad Center Ink Payment Channel Partnership. (From left) Mr. Pete P. Quevedo, SVP and COO, CIS Bayad Center, Inc.; Mr. Manny L. Tuason, President, and CEO, CIS Bayad Center, Inc.; Mr. Sridhar Rajagopalan, Senior Director/Sub Region General Manager, Herbalife Nutrition; and Mr. Edwin Serrano, Warehouse & Logistics Senior Manager, Herbalife Nutrition.

Payments for Herbalife Nutrition Products Now Accepted through Bayad Center’s Over 30,000 Touchpoints Nationwide. Premier global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition recently announced that payments for its products are now accepted through Bayad Center branches nationwide, following a recent signing of the memorandum of agreement between Herbalife Nutrition and Bayad Center executives. This new initiative allows for Herbalife Nutrition members to make their payments through Bayad Center’s 30,000-plus touchpoints all over the Philippines. 

“We have more than 30,000 payment touchpoints that Herbalife Nutrition members can easily access as the touchpoints of Bayad Center are available nationwide. With the recent launch of the Bayad Center App, Filipinos now have the convenience of processing not only bills payments but also other products and services. The Bayad Center App is secure, on-time and hassle-free. You can now process payments and more at your fingertips with the Bayad Center App.” ~Manuel Lorenzo Tuason, Bayad Center President

(From left) Mr. Pete P. Quevedo, SVP and COO, CIS Bayad Center, Inc.; Mr. Manny L. Tuason, President, and CEO, CIS Bayad Center, Inc.; Mr. Sridhar Rajagopalan, Senior Director/Sub Region General Manager, Herbalife Nutrition; and Mr. Edwin Serrano, Warehouse & Logistics Senior Manager, Herbalife Nutrition.

Rajagopalan together with Bayad Center President Manuel Lorenzo Tuason led the contract signing. Plus, executives from both companies who worked on the details of the partnership were also present at the event. 

About Herbalife Nutrition

Herbalife Nutrition is a global nutrition company whose purpose is to make the world healthier and happier. The Company has been on a mission for nutrition - changing people's lives with great nutrition products and programs - since 1980. Herbalife Nutrition offers high-quality, science-backed products, one-on-one coaching with a Herbalife Nutrition Independent Member, and a supportive community that inspires customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Herbalife Nutrition’s targeted nutrition, weight management, energy and fitness and personal care products are available through its Independent Members in more than 90 countries.

Herbalife Nutrition supports the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation, a non-profit an organization that assists community organizations focused on providing good nutrition. Herbalife Nutrition is also proud to sponsor more than 190 world-class athletes, teams and events around the globe.

Herbalife Nutrition has more than 8,300 employees worldwide. To learn more, visit IAmHerbalife.com.

Allianz Honored With Presidential Citation From the Phil. Heart Association for 2nd Straight Year

“The numbers are alarming when it comes to the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases. Angina, for one, has caused 17.3 million deaths each year. As a company that advocates health protection, we consider it our duty to do our share in promoting awareness about heart health.” ~Gae Martinez, Allianz Philippines Chief Marketing Officer

Allianz Philippines chief marketing officer Gae Martinez (left) receives the Philippine Heart Association’s (PHA) Presidential Citation from PHA president Dr. Nannette Rey (right) at a ceremony held recently in Conrad Hotel, Pasay City. Allianz Philippines is the only a non-pharmaceutical company that received the award for its support to the advocacy on building awareness about cardiovascular health.

The recent citation received by Allianz PNB Life from the Philippine Heart Association, the foremost organization of cardiologists in the country. Allianz is the only non-pharmaceutical company to receive the award for two consecutive years. 

Allianz Philippines recently received a presidential citation from the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) for staunchly supporting its advocacy projects geared toward creating awareness and lay education about cardiovascular health. This is the second year that the company received the award. It is the only non-pharmaceutical company to have done so. 

Allianz Philippines was the Official Life Insurance Partner of the PHA in its celebration of Heart Month last February. For two years running, the company has also been the PHA’s partner for its Camp Braveheart. Conceptualized in 2007, the program seeks to encourage children who were born with heart disease and have undergone surgery to live a normal life like other kids. During the said event, Allianz conducted a financial literacy exercise for the participating kids’ parents.

Also, last February, Allianz Philippines sponsored the PHA’s Heart Fair in Tacloban as well as the launch of their Angina Awareness campaign in K. Kangleon, Palo, Leyte. Angina is one of the symptoms of coronary heart disease and is the world’s number one killer, according to the World Health Federation. Cardiovascular disease is now considered an epidemic that is projected to cause 52 million deaths in 2030 unless measures are taken.

Allianz and the PHA have, likewise, partnered in a nationwide Health Caravan that went to the cities of Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Iloilo, Cebu, and Manila. PHA doctors delivered lectures educating bankers and agents about angina and the 502100 campaign, which encourages people to live a healthy active lifestyle.

More recently, Allianz and the PHA launched the Fit Heart Minute videos, which aims to teach Filipinos to be more active. They consist of one-minute exercise videos featuring Dr. Rey as well as fitness coaches and TV host Jim and Toni Saret.

The life insurance company has been a staunch supporter of PHA in creating awareness and educating more Filipinos on cardiovascular health.

About Allianz in Asia

Asia is one of the core growth regions for Allianz, characterized by a rich diversity of cultures, languages, and customs. Allianz has been present in the region since 1910, when it first provided fire and marine insurance in the coastal cities of China. Today, Allianz is active in 14 markets in the region, offering its core businesses of property and casualty insurance, life, protection and health solutions, as well as asset management. With its more than 32,000 staff, Allianz serves the needs of over 18 million customers in the region across multiple distribution channels and digital platforms.

About Allianz

The Allianz Group is one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers with more than 92 million retail and corporate customers. Allianz customers benefit from a broad range of personal and corporate insurance services, ranging from property, life and health insurance to assistance services to credit insurance and global business insurance. Allianz is one of the world’s largest investors, managing around 673 billion euros on behalf of its insurance customers. Furthermore our asset managers PIMCO and Allianz Global Investors manage more than 1.4 trillion euros of third-party assets. Thanks to our systematic integration of ecological and social criteria in our business processes and investment decisions, we hold the leading position for insurers in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In 2018, over 142,000 employees in more than 80 countries achieved total revenues of 131 billion euros and an operating profit of 11.5 billion euros for the group

Engineering student is Ever Bilena's Big Beauty Challenge winner

“Four years ago, I started doing makeup for fun, but over the years, I started doing easifix makeup as well, then prosthetics. Recently, I learned how to do creative makeup. I really take time with my brow and base foundation because prepping the skin is essential in having good makeup.” ~Danlord Kim, Computer Engineering student from San Pedro Laguna won The Big Beauty Challenge Year 3 

Grand winner Danlord Kim’s different makeup transformations during Ever Bilena’s Big Beauty Challenge Year 3.

Engineering student Danlord Kim, a Computer Engineering student from San Pedro Laguna won The Ever Bilena's Big Beauty Challenge Year 3 top prize winner with his interpretation of the grand face-off theme, “Makeup Transformation”.

Kim competed 9 other aspiring makeup artists and took home a total of Php 70,000.00 cash and a trip for two to Phuket, Thailand.

The Engineering student shared that he sees makeup as a form of art. On normal days, the freelance makeup artist said that it usually takes him two hours to do his every day makeup.

The contest judges are:

• Ever Bilena’s marketing manager, Olive Padilla
• EB Advance brand manager, Creole David
• Past champion of Big Beauty Challenge Min Ortiz

Now on its third year, The Big Beauty Challenge spurred students, makeup enthusiasts and professional makeup artists to create a tutorial on how to achieve a complete makeup look, following a specific theme, only using Ever Bilena products. 

Ever Bilena, the country’s leading local cosmetics brand, also carries EB Advance, a full range of high-quality products for makeup enthusiasts, and Careline Cosmetics, for edgy and trendy teens. They also include a product line for men and women’s fragrances and personal care products, under the brands, Blackwater and Blackwater Women.

To know more about Ever Bilena and The Big Beauty Challenge Year 3, visit Ever Bilena’s website, www.everbilena.com.ph  and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/everbilenacosmetics.

Historia Culinaria y Cultura a Heritage Festival

Indeed it's more fun in the Philippines because we have a lot of different celebrations that introduces what Filipinos are good and fun with. One of which is the upcoming Historia Culinaria y Cultura happening on June 8, 2019, a 2-day festival celebrates 121 years of Philippine Independence through a showcase of heritage food, fashion, and culture in Taal Heritage Town, Taal, Batangas. 

Experience a celebration of Philippine Independence Day like no other. The Historia aspect aims to educate visitors on interesting and little known facts about Philippine significant segments in Philippine history, particularly on the aspects of art and architecture. There will be talks by experts on Philippine History Art and Architecture, and guided tours to historical places in Taal—especially the houses of illustrious Filipino families that have helped achieve Filipino nationhood.

There will also be Film Showings featuring momentous period films that showcase the skill and soul of noted Filipino filmmakers. Apart from that, amateur and professional photographers will display their snapshots of Taal’s historical places in a 2-day Photo Contest.

Culinaria Filipina will be highlighted during the Pop Up Lunch. Here the Malolos Congress menu will be recreated and served in one of Taal’s ancestral house where the attendees will be required to put on a full period costume.

Calle Tienda, on the other hand, is a 2-day food fair (from June 8 to 9) to be held at Taal’s Social Plaza featuring local and fusion Filipino delicacies. On Calle Jose Diokno, topnotch Filipino culinary artists will conduct food demos on popular Filipino delicacies, traditional cuisine, and long-lost heritage menus.

Cultura, the distinctive Filipino culture which marries Western and Eastern influences into one fluid and vibrant way of life, becomes the inspiration of 3 centerpiece events. The “Mutya at Ginoo ng Kultura”, is the first ever search for the male and female ambassadors who embody Filipino cultural ideals and promote heritage tourism by advocating the preservation and conservation of local culture.

In cooperation with the Lyric Opera of the Philippines or LyrOpera, “Kundiman ng Lahi”, on the other hand, is a concert of well-loved Filipino music that highlights the different aspects of the Filipino psyche.

As a fitting finale, the grand “Historia en La Moda” is a fashion exposition gala that traces the evolution of traditional Filipino attire from pre-Hispanic times to the genteel days of the pre-war era. “Historia en la Moda” will see the masterful creations of Manila’s top fashion designers as they capture the transformations of the Philippine traditional wear.

These events will happen on June 8 and 9, 6:00 pm, at the Taal Social Plaza in Calle Mariño-Agoncillo, Taal Heritage Town, Taal, Batangas.

“HISTORIA, CULINARIA, Y CULTURA” is one of the advocacy programs of CASA HISTORIA, a group spearheaded by acclaimed designer Lito Perez and includes members from different professions and endeavors who share a passion for Filipino arts, culture, and history.

Perez started the daring initiative to help preserve architectural legacies—an integral part of the rich tapestry of Filipino cultural heritage—in danger of being torn down. In Perez’s vision, past clutches hands with the present to assure the survival of these architectural gems by giving them a significant purpose in the contemporary setting without compromising their integrity and soul. This strategy assures the structures’ continued existence while re-purposing it for a new function and pumping new life into these ancestral mansions. 

In the past couple of years, Casa Historia has preserved and maintained houses like:

• Villa Tortuga (Taal, Batangas)
• Arce Mansion (Vigan, Ilocos Sur) and Casa La Demetria (Pagsanjan, Laguna)

Perez has also served as a consultant for the restoration of:

• Ning Balemi (Pampanga)
• Villa Saryaya (Sariaya, Quezon)
• Tampuhan Café (Taal, Batangas)
• Casa Asunción (Balayan, Batangas) which is owned by the famous actor Leo Martinez. 

Currently in the process is one of the oldest houses in the Philippines:

• Villa San Vicente in Vigan Ilocos Sur, as well as a few other houses waiting to be restored and given a new life.
• Casa Lilang (Taal, Batangas)
• The Historic Noble House in Caysasay, Batangas

Visit our Facebook page @HistoriaCulinariayCultura and @casahistoria  you can call us at Globe: 0927-9751683 or  0916-6336706 Smart: 0961-2523338 

Taiwan ushers in the future of ‘smart healthcare’

The Wearable Hand Exoskeleton by Rehabotics Medical Technology Corporation helps patients with neuromuscular disorders.

The concept of smart healthcare diverges from traditional approaches to healthcare; instituting intelligent and intuitive systems that improve the quality of patient care. This approach has influenced the gamut of pharmaceutical products, medical equipment, and health and wellness products, as they integrate with each other to create a holistic system that is predictive, preventative, personalized, and participatory.

Imagine hospital beds so intuitive that they can track both a patient’s vital signs and sleeping patterns? What about robot-assisted surgery when the doctor and patient are miles apart? These scenes may soon be a reality as the automation technology is gradually revolutionizing healthcare through to the era of ‘smart healthcare’.

The concept of smart healthcare diverges from traditional approaches to healthcare; instituting intelligent and intuitive systems that improve the quality of patient care. This approach has influenced the gamut of pharmaceutical products, medical equipment, and health and wellness products, as they integrate with each other to create a holistic system that is predictive, preventative, personalized, and participatory.

The Virtual Dissection Table from Taiwan Main Orthopaedic Biotechnology Co. Ltd collects any form of X-ray image and transforms it into a 3D model.

Taiwan and its superior technology is leading the world toward this new frontier. Consistently ranked as the top knowledge economy in Asia, its biomedical sector has been identified as one of the industry pillars  for national development. In recent years, the value of Taiwan’s biomedical industry significantly increased to a booming US$16.2 billion. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen considers the country as a forerunner in medical innovation due to three factors: top-tier medical technology, robust supply chains, and a burgeoning biotechnology industry.

Taiwan’s domain leadership has been cemented by effectively fostering a supportive and a collaborative ecosystem where academic, private, and public institutions work together to create products that contribute to smart healthcare.

Innovation at work

One example of the smart healthcare innovation is the range of products offered by Asus Life, a subsidiary of the Taiwan Excellence Award winner Asustek Computer. The company recently worked with hospitals to offer smart medical care solutions for patients.

OmniCare is a medical Internet-of-Things platform that collects biometric data from various instruments and smart wearable devices. PhenoFinder is a platform that integrates patient medical records at all hospitals and big data analysis.

Zenbo is a smart robot equipped with facial recognition functionality, and AiNurse is a virtual caregiving robot that can communicate with patients via voice or text.

Meanwhile, 2019 Taiwan Excellence awardee Onyx Healthcare Inc. also created medical products that optimize and seamlessly automate hospital processes that are usually done on paper.

The company’s medical tablet MD101 aids nurses as they gather the data of a patient’s vital signs, thus reducing the time spent on each patient, which is usually up to 12 minutes.  Altogether, their products help improve the accuracy and efficiency of over-all patient care in hospitals.

Proudly Made in Taiwan

In recent years, the world has seen Taiwan transition into becoming the global powerhouse it is today. It is a beacon of great, innovative value for countless consumers, boasting cutting-edge products that are proudly made in Taiwan.

Time and again, Taiwan has proven its prowess in life-changing technology. Tackling life’s many spheres – from healthcare to education and mobility – Taiwan consistently improves our lifestyles, as we revel in its brand of everyday excellence.

To catch more of Taiwan and its amazing innovations, you can check them out at the following dates and events: Taiwan Excellence 3 on 3 Hoop Challenge on June 29-30 at SM Megamall; the IoT Business Platform on July 24-25 at Manila Marriott; the Taiwan Excellence E-Sports Cup on October 4-6 in Metro Manila; and the Taiwan Expo scheduled sometime in November at Davao City.