Healthy Morning Routines and Habits

It must have been a little too hard for people to absorb the term work-life balance. Whoever coined it must have been buried in work still to take credit for it, but I fully understand because we all have such a fast paced lifestyle. This makes you think a lot about how you could start your day right.

Yes, a good routine would certainly be beneficial for folks like us. Starting at breakfast, we need to make sure we have the right amount of food that can increase our energy levels so when it's already time for work, we have the power to induce productivity when we need to. A short prayer, meditation, would clear your mind off things before ticking off tasks in the office.

Waking up with a meal like yogurt and oatmeal would be sufficient, something fruity and light so you don't feel sluggish in the first hour, to last throughout the day. Like Dr. Angelica Carsula who does this most of the time, she feels it's best to have a low fat yogurt, and team it up with something that is good for digestion (oh oatmeal does that!).

Aside from the usual fare, you could add activities to help you get into the mood. There are tons of exercises that Eloiza Regaliza suggests you do, particularly running and riding a bike. It gives her focus to do a lot, but never forces friends to over exert themselves, just encourage them. She even adds eggs, veggies and bread with the yogurt too.

Popular host Show Suzuki can be seen extra energetic every time we see him in events. He does the same routine to make sure he has the energy to also make the audience feel his vibe, as it is one of his priorities. He gets one of these Nestle Yogurt cups to push him at the start of the day. This is with the help of over 1.25 billion live healthy bacteria that not only gives the energy, but also strengthens his bones and boosts his immunity. He makes sure it is part of his breakfast, because he cares much about his gut health. If you want to see the possibilities, go follow Nestle Yogurt FB and IG accounts, their website, or simply but a cup off fridges in leading supermarkets and stores nationwide! 

As they say, #YoGurtThis!

It's Not Too Late with Boost

My folks are in their 70's and they're still strong like bulls. They do get sick every once in a while but recover quite nicely if I may say so. I noticed how less they've eaten though and somehow became a little dependent on maintenance medicine. I'm sure there are a lot of you that have the same fears as I do because really, do they even get the right amount of nutrients they need to function?

Now I tried to be a good son and got them these Adult nutrition formulas from Nestle. Being a name I do trust over the years (Grandpa worked there!) I guess it's about time to include in their diet something that could replenish the vitamins and minerals they need that they couldn't consume by just eating. Boost Optimum for my Dad. He was an athlete and this would have helped a lot in his case as aging comes creeping in. The Vanilla flavor wasn't overly sweet, and can be mixed in a lot of other food items, but he takes it with just hot water. It actually tastes great, and he even has it with coffee. Weird I know, but it actually works. You get that flavored coffee vibe you order at Starbucks, right in the comforts of your own home.

This one a 50% whey protein blend that helps maintain muscle mass, we wouldn't want people to depend on bones only right? Plus it helps in digestion because it has probiotics (it's the good bacteria) plus the needed Vitamins B6, B12, Vitamin E for nerve and skin health. It's also Gluten-free and Lactose Free which would be good for those who are allergic from it.

Mom loves the Boost Energis. This helps the body recuperate from fatigue and getting too tired. Mom still goes out in errands, even perform with her senior group in various Quezon City events so she needs that extra kick that would keep her active almost the whole day, this is perfect.

Just like Optimum, Energis is also rich in high quality dairy protein. The 20 vitamins and minerals in it should take care of my Mom's health, gives what she needs to stay active the whole day. There's also no added sugar which is good for diabetics like her plus it's also okay for vegetarians. It's gluten free as well so those who are afraid of that ingredient should not worry.

I know how hard it would probably be to stay in touch of things that would be beneficial for my folks so the Boost Mobilis should provide the protein they need again for maintenance of muscle mass. Both of them need to remain strong, by providing nutrition for bones, the repair of it, including cartilage and those that would be good for skin.

The BOOST Optimum, Energis and Mobilis is available in leading supermarkets and drug stores nationwide. Healthy skin, muscle and bones would be a good investment. So if you're already in your 50's or know your loved ones need it, take a trip down the store and give them the gift of health. It's easy to even include in your grocery list, so go be a good son like I am LOL! Yes, it's not too late!

My Creamy Pork Adobo

Chef Rob Pengson's Creamy Chicken Adobo, I'm up for a challenge!

It's been quite a while since I've been able to see how they cooked the Creamy Chicken Adobo. I'm sure you've seen my post here a couple of days back but I've been rearing to make this at home. I'm not a chef, but I do cook. I could call myself "experimental" if there's a word for it. I can cook really mean pork dishes and I don't hold back on flavor, but what made me a little giddy during that afternoon of cooking was that they challenged us, that every dish would be special if we had Nestle Cream in it. I'm up for that!

They gave us kitchen tools and bricks of Nestlé All Purpose Cream to make it easier to recreate the dish at home!

Now everyone has got their own Adobo recipe, mine's a little different because I want it to be a little spicy. I cooked with pork in lieu of chicken for dinner this evening as I wanted it to be a little "nutritious" too. I kid, of course I wanted a little fat on the dish!

Here's my recipe:

1/2 Kilogram Pork Steak cut into strips
2 Table Spoon Canola Oil
2/3 Cups Vinegar
1/2 Cup Maggi Soy Sauce
1/2 Tea Spoon Maggi Magic Sarap
3 Laurel Leaves
3 Cloves Garlic Crushed
1/2 Tea Spoon Sugar
1/2 Table Spoon Pepper Corn
1/2 Table Spoon Ground Pepper
1pc Thai Bird Chili
1/2 Cup Water
1 pack Nestle All Purpose Cream

Marinate the Pork First in 1 Table Spoon Maggi Soy Sauce for about 30 Minutes.  In a pan, pour in 2 Table Spoons of Canola Oil and let it become hot first. Drop in the pork strips and let it brown on the sides, then set it aside. On the same pan, pour in the vinegar and let it boil a little. Then put in the pork steak strips back, the garlic, then the rest of the Maggi Soy Sauce and the water. Add the peppercorns, a dash of pepper, the sugar, the Thai Bird Chili and half a tea spoon of Maggi Magic Sarap. You can also add the 3 Laurel Leaves and let it simmer. If the sauce reduces, turn off the heat and add in the Nestle All Purpose Cream. Make sure you mix it thoroughly. In a bowl, serve the Pork first in a mound then pour in the sauce. This is best paired with a cup or two of white rice. Enjoy!

The reason why I had the cream added at the end was to make it not separate from the oil. I like my Pork Adobo be extra creamy and it was so good I had seconds, no I had thirds!

They were right, adding Nestle Cream to everyday dishes can really make it special. When I had this dinner with my family this evening, they said the dish was weird. I waited a bit and voila! The rice for 5 people suddenly disappeared... and so did the Creamy Pork Adobo.

Thank you for letting me know that my everyday dishes CAN become VERY SPECIAL just by adding Nestle All Purpose Cream. You can do it too, trust me on the cream!

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