Adventures of a Diva Princess: Lifestyle

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Eating healthy is the trend nowadays. We have to keep up with our health and live a healthy lifestyle. Dieting is one recommendation to a healthy lifestyle but sometimes it’s just hard to prepare all that and it gets tiring. Are you having a hard time keeping up with your diet plan? Have your food delivered to your doorstep! It’s convenient, a time-saver and most importantly, effective.

A study published in the medical journal, Obesity Research, suggested that food provision is an effective strategy to weight-loss patients: “Better results might be achieved if more direct approaches were taken to make environmental changes by providing food to participants.”

In the Philippines, one popular food delivery service is the Cohen Meals on Wheels, which is exclusively offered to the followers of the Cohen’s Lifestyle Program, a personalized and rapid weight-loss program through nutrition. The Cohen Meals on Wheels delivers customized food to clients following the guidelines of the Cohen program.

“We aim to provide a solution to clients who find it a challenge to prepare their own meals daily,” says Chef Pixie Sevilla. A pastry chef, consultant, food stylist, and food writer, Chef Pixie went through the Cohen program herself before leading the team of chefs who prepare the Cohen Meals on Wheels dishes based on a weekly menu.

“The temptation of clients to cheat mostly comes from the lack of time to prepare their meals, or if they do have time, they tend to prepare the same meals over and over again. With Cohen Meals on Wheels, we make sure that we prepare their meals accurately and we plan the menu in such a way that they will look forward to it every day and will enjoy eating them as well,” she elaborates.

A growing number of clients have found Cohen Meals on Wheels to be an answer to their needs, including Dr. Ryan Capitulo, an obstetrician-gynecologist and assistant professor. Dr. Capitulo weighed more than 300 lbs. and suffered from hypertension when he enrolled in the Cohen program.

Like most clients, he did not have a knack for cooking so he ordered food from Cohen Meals on Wheels to follow his personalized meal plan. “I don’t know how to cook and I don’t have the time to prepare my own meals. Cohen Meals on Wheels has definitely helped me follow my meal plans and lose weight.”

Aside from convenience, Dr. Capitulo also said that buying food from Cohen Meals on Wheels was cheaper compared to his usual food expenses. “Oftentimes, I was spending 3,000-5,000 pesos just for food before I started Cohen. What’s more, the dishes taste excellent, considering the guidelines of the Cohen program.”

Happy and satisfied with the Cohen Meals on Wheels service, Dr. Capitulo was not deprived of delicious food while following his personalized Cohen meal plan. Most importantly, his weight has also dropped. He lost 88 pounds in 4.5 months.

As for Chef Pixie and the people behind Cohen Meals on Wheels, they are continuously looking for new recipes to add in the menus. They are also considering the possibility of a larger delivery scope. “There are some inquiries that we can’t cater to yet because of the area they are in, especially in the major cities outside Metro Manila.”

To know more about Cohen Meals on Wheels, visit www.CohenLifestyle.com.ph, or follow http://www.facebook.com/CohenLifestylePhil on Facebook and http://instagram.com/cohenlifestyleph on Instagram. For orders and menu inquiries, call Ella at 828-5251 or 0917-526-4026.

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Fitness, fun, and fashion merge as popular brand Uniqlo joins the high-performance sphere with the launch of its newest line, UNIQLO SPORTS, in the country.

Designed not only for sports scenes but also for daily life, UNIQLO SPORTS features athletic function without compromising comfort and style.

“UNIQLO makes the good life better by continuously producing high-quality and innovative products that address the changing lifestyles of Filipinos,” says Geraldine Sia, UNIQLO Philippines General Manager. “This summer, we are thrilled to showcase UNIQLO SPORTS.”

Uniqlo’s newest line, UNIQLO SPORTS, brings together fashion and function. Photo shows runner Lauren Young in a Light Pocketable Parka, AIRism tank top, dry sweat pants, and comfort bra.

UNIQLO SPORTS is part of the UNIQLO LifeWear collection that highlights apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality, and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes building blocks of each individual’s style. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

Featuring highly functional DRY EX and AIRISM products, UNQILO SPORTS makes use of a special material and design to help you perform in style. The new line is not only for the gym or for the court; it’s for the contemporary way of life. Two products that showcase style in sports are the DRY EX-Polo for Men and the AIRism Full Zip Hoodie for Women.

Dancer Sonoya Mizuno in Women AIRism racerback bra sleeveless top, Women AIRism UV Cut mesh full zip hoodie, and Women Dry sweat pants.

Whether you plan to work out at the gym or are anticipating a day with intense physical activity, UNIQLO’s Dry EX Polo Shirt is perfect for you. This men’s polo is made with next-generation, high-tech DRY-EX material that can dry excessive sweat with rapid speed. Although it is 100% polyester, the texture is similar to cotton pique material. The cut is designed to allow excellent mobility, and the high-performance material is great for casual scenarios.

Professional Tennis Player Novak Djokovic in a Dry EX short sleeve polo shirt and shorts. The Dry EX line features conventional quick-drying items.

The The AIRism Full Zip Hoodie for women, on the other hand, is great for both warm-weather exercising and everyday casual wear. It disperses moisture, helping the body feel cool, while its breathable mesh material lets you slip it on easily. Its UV Cut function also blocks UV rays and the thumbholes in the sleeves let you keep even your hands covered from ultra-violet rays.

Stay active and fashionable by upgrading your style with UNIQLO SPORTS. With its distinct innovation and basic style sensibilities, UNIQLO is the brand of choice for all Filipinos.

For more updates, consumers may visit UNIQLO Philippines’ website at www.uniqlo.com/ph and social media accounts, Facebook (facebook.com/uniqlo.ph), Twitter (twitter.com/uniqloph) and Instagram (Instagram.com/uniqlophofficial).

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Last Saturday at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Bistro at BCG I have the greatest opportunity to learn from the master of Food Photography - Mr. Mark Floro. Who doesn't know who Mark Floro is in the field of photography.

You know this Chowking Halo-Halo photo? This is one of his works. See how he captured the syrup slowly dripping on the Leche Flan and how each ingredient is kind of put together but separated. At least I know one secret about this photo that you will only know if you attend a Mark Floro Food Photography seminar.

Taking photos of foods is one of my favorite habits. In the office, especially when we eat out they know I will be taking photos of it first before they get to eat it. It has become a wont to know my habit of picture first, eat later. Once in a while I get invites for Food Review and going there without a camera is a big no-no.

So when I chance upon this event invite I quickly sign up hoping against hope that I will be one of the lucky 25 to be chosen.

Thankfully I was chosen. I have learn so many things about food photography from Mr. Floro but here's the top 5 every foodie blogger must know when taking food photograph.

PROPER LIGHTING IS A MUST

Use continuous or one light when taking picture. Light the subject according to how you want to photograph it. When doing food photos for a food review, the best place in the restaurant is always near a window where you can work around with the natural light. Balance the highlight and shadows. Food photos should never be bland, it needs shadow. Use props for lighting, it need not be expensive. You can even use a white table napkin to reflect the light. Most importantly, move your food, move your lighting and move your camera a lot until you find the angle you want. Create correct mood for lighting. And one important thing Mark Floro said, NEVER EVER USE TOP FLASH FOR FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY!

CREATE AND CAPTURE THE APPETITE APPEAL OF THE FOOD

Food photographers, especially professional ones, need the magic tricks and techniques of a food stylist. They depend on them to capture the appetite appeal of the food. But for amateur food bloggers like me, I don't have budget for a Food Stylist, so it is up to me to create a "takaw-tingin" and "tulo-laway" aspect of the photos I'm taking of the food. Be creative so that while your readers see and read your post they would want to go to that restaurant and also try the foods there.

RULE OF THIRDS

I've been hearing about Rule of Thirds on photography and frankly, I don't know one bit about it. Mr. Floro explained that it is one of the most basic compositional tools in photography. Photos are more interesting if the subject is somewhere other than the center of the frame. Usually we took picture and place the subject in the center but he said that the best arrangement is to put the subject into one thirds of the shot.

So how do we find the thirds, he said to divide the frame into three identical vertical lines then repeat horizontally to create nine squares. Usually we take photos when the subject is in the middle square but we can try to sometime move the subject in the corner or slightly off-center.

ALWAYS ASK YOURSELF, WHO IS YOUR MAIN SUBJECT IN SHOOTING THIS PARTICULAR FOOD

When taking food photos, think "shoot out of the box" How do you want your photos to appear? When taking photos of a cheeseburger meal, do you want the focus to be on the burger or the French fries? Or do you want to use selective focusing where some the areas are blurred? Do you want to use props or not at all? Try to think one item at a time, imagine how you want it to look.

When on an important food photo shoot, you can make a request, especially if it's an entree or a salad, to serve it to you in a separate manner, where sauce are not yet poured. Then go around and tinkered a bit.

One bit of advice from Mr. Floro - NEVER SHOOT FOOD SIDE BY SIDE OR SHOOT 50/50

I WANT TO BE AN ICE CREAM STYLIST

Did you know that the most hard to photograph food is Ice Cream? You have to be quick and about to get the perfect shot of that sundae or ice cream concoctions or the best Halo-Halo you have tasted. And what if you are in Serendipity in New York and you want to blog about your experience there or just plain make your friend envious over it. A melting ice cream wouldn't look too good in a picture, right?

So how do they get a picture of a perfect ice cream shot? It's kind of a secret but one thing I should tell you an Ice Cream Stylist gets paid 9,000 pesos or more per scoop during a shoot. So if it's a long day shoot and you used lots of scoops of ice cream it's a very rewarding job. Or you could do what Mr. Floro did in one of his ice cream photo shoot; they did it inside a freezer room.

Thank you Mr. Mark Floro and The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Bistro and their Brew Your Best Year promo.

If you want to learn food photography from the best, look for Mark Floro at Philipppine Center for Creative Imaging (PCCI). You can reach them at inquiry@pcci.com.ph or visit their website at www. pcci.com.ph or Mark Floro's personal website at www.markfloro.com

Bistro by The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf is located at 26th Street BGC.

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www.facebook.com/coffeebeanphilippines

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There's nothing like a movie about humans tampering with dinosaurs genetically to remind us all the reason why we are lucky that dinosaurs have become extinct and that they no longer roam the earth.

I love dinosaurs in concept and I have been a fan of the Jurassic franchise since I first saw it twenty two years ago. And after fourteen years of waiting for another sequel, I'm happy to learn that the story line is focus on Dinosaurs + Theme Park = Jurassic World. It is an island theme park where visitors get up close and personal with a dinosaur.

Zach and Grey get to visit their Aunt Claire, played by Bryce Dallas Howard, in Isla Nublar. And their adventures begin.

With the new and modern amenities, pre-historic creatures and an interactive museum, Zach and Gray enjoy VIP treatment while Aunt Claire, Jurassic World Operations Manager introduces investors to their newest attraction, Indominus Rex. Unbeknownst to them, the smart and dinosaur hybrid is a wily one and becomes the park nightmare as it escapes and wrecks havoc and killed other dinosaurs.

Enter Owen Grady, played by the ever charming Chris Pratt, Dinosaur Whisperer in its finest and hotness. He helped Claire saved her nephews although at first he's a little bit doubtful that Claire can help him, what with the way she dresses and her ridiculous shoes. But together they overcome the chaos brought by Indominus Rex.

Oh, I know I forgot to mention the Velociraptors. Those Raptors totally rocks. Charlie, Delta, Echo and Blue also provided the suspense and thrill especially in the end where one of them cornered Indominus Rex and got help by the old-Dino of Jurassic Park.

And yes, Aunt Claire last for more than two minutes and in those ridiculous shoes too...

I don't really care if some plot of the movie are stupid, what important is that Jurassic World entertains and all the dinosaurs are pretty awesome,

BLOCKED SCREENING:

The Jurassic World VIP Movie Blocked Screening last June 10, 2015 at the Resorts World Ultra-Cinema 1 was a hit. It was attended by Media Partners, Bloggers, Celebrities and representatives of Resorts World. This movie screening in La-Z boy seats was made possible by WhenInManila.com with PMCM Events Management and Resorts World.

The movie events partnership was also launched during that night and the program was hosted by the publisher of WhenInManila.com Mr. Vince Golangco and was organized by PMCM Events Management CEO Miss Mys Sandico and her team.

Sponsors were The Tannery Manila, OKF Beverages and media partners were Business Mirror, BPORadio.com, JD Media Production, Pageone.ph, The Philippines Event, Light TV Network and more.

To join the ANT MAN movie blocked screening in Resorts World on July 15, please contact PMCM Events Management at 505 3746 / 0917 834 4978 or like us on FB https://www.facebook.com/pmcm.eventsmanagement

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