Thursday, March 25, 2010

Did You Know? Part 6

… That coffee has two times more antioxidants than green tea?

• Anti-oxidants are food components that prevent cell damage in the body.
• Robusta coffee beans have twice the antioxidants of Arabica coffee beans. NESCAFÉ is made from 100% Robusta coffee beans.
• The amount of antioxidants in coffee vary from cup to cup, depending on the amount of coffee used.

(Reprinted from June 30, 2006 issue of Nestlé Philippines Family Balita)

Monday, March 22, 2010

Did You Know? Part 5

… That after eating, you should wait one to three hours before exercising?

The ideal time to wait before starting any fitness activity is about:

- 1/2 hour after a light snack
- 1 hour after a light meal, heavy snack, or meal replacement drink
- 2 hours after a regular meal
- 3 hours after a big feast

(Reprinted from March 15, 2010 issue of Nestle Philippines Family Balita)

Friday, March 12, 2010

Did You Know? Part 4

….That it is important to eat a healthy meal after a workout?

This helps the muscles recover and replaces their glycogen stores.
Glycogen is the main fuel we burn when we exercise.

(Reprinted from February 28, 2010 issue of Nestle Philippines Family Balita)

Nestle Philippines Wellness TV Commercial - "Run"

CAST: Tweetie De Leon

Did You Know? Part 3

...That cheese provides protein, vitamins, and minerals?

Cheese is a concentrated dairy food made from milk.
The firm and hard cheese varieties are very good sources of calcium, which helps build strong bones and aids in fighting osteoporosis.

(Reprinted from February 15, 2010 issue of Nestle Philippines Family Balita)

Nestle Philippines Wellness TV Commercial - "Simple Science"

CAST: Tweetie De Leon

Did You Know? Part 2

...That coffee contains the same amount of antioxidants, whether with caffeine or decaffeinated?

Coffee is rich in antioxidants that help fight against free radicals, one of the main causes of aging.
Coffee even has more antioxidants than some fruits and vegetables.

(Reprinted from January 30, 2010 issue of Nestle Philippines Family Balita)

The 2010 Choose Wellness TV Commercial from Nestle Philippines

TITLE: “Flight”
LENGTH: 60’S
DATE: February 8, 2010
AGENCY: PUBLICIS Manila
CLIENT: Nestle Philippines
PRODUCT: Wellness
PROD HOUSE: Media Circuit, Inc.
DIRECTOR: Nico Puertollano
PRODUCER: Steve Vesagas / Lei Hosseinzadeh
COLORIST: Musseli Cruz
EDITOR/S: Jobert Monteras / Josel Dela Cruz

Did You Know?

...That a bowl of NESTLÉ CORN FLAKES with milk contains 11 essential vitamins and minerals, including calcium and iron?

Mix your favorite nuts with corn flakes for more crunch. Try this recipe with other products in the NESTLÉ Breakfast Cereals range!

(Reprinted from January 15, 2010 issue of Nestle Philippines Family Balita)

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Your Way To Wellness

Step 1 - ASSESSMENT

Know where you stand. Your Nutritionist and Fitness Coach will help you get started by identifying your problem areas.

Step 2 - GOAL SETTING

Know what's ideal for you. People have different wellness needs based on age, weight, and lifestyle. This program can assist in developing the approach that's best for you.

Step 3 - TAKE LITTLE STEPS

Take little steps and act gradually according to your Nutrition and Physical Activity guides. A well-formed habit is a key factor to successfully managing weight and keeping it off.