The Launch of Nutrition Hub AskND.ph

Where do I start? Hmmm...

I went to an evening expecting  a simple launch of a website but it turns out that it's a whole discussion between Dietitians, Nutritionists, Doctors, Health Workers, Food Suppliers and experts. Imagine the medical jargon being thrown from left to right, forward and backward, and my nose was bleeding in the middle of everything. Before it became the Red Sea, it was explained to us that AskND.ph is for health professionals and common folk that would want to address nutrition issues. The problem nowadays is that people tend to ask friends and family instead of true nutritionists and dietitians. There's a huge danger there because 1.) They might not know what they're doing and 2.) You might end up endangering yourself. I don't have to even tell you why because you probably know why. But let me also add something to your brain's library two terms, FOOD ALLERGY and FOOD INTOLERANCE.

Dr. Nigel Abraham

Dr. Virgith B. Buena

Dr. Rolando Balburias

These distinguished men and women told us about it. For those who already know their allergies, the usual suspects are those you love so dearly. Pollen from those lovely flowers, seafood from the Philippines, the lovely Milk from your friendly cow, Chicken from your favorite restaurant, and dust from EDSA. You all have at one way or another had to give up things because you're allergic to it. What I didn't know at first is that Allergy and Intolerance are two different things. Food intolerance means you have a specific set of food to actually avoid for you to have better health. Now it's a little arduous to actually do it and that would entail testing almost every single food item that you see in the grocery or market. Can you imagine how huge that is? Well, thank the lords of Cambridge, they've made it a little easy.

This kit called Food Detective is the most advanced scientific way to find out what food items you are intolerant with. These are just one of the tests they have at hospitals and clinics of Nutritionists, Dietitians and Doctors now. After numerous attempts to simplify it, they've managed to put it into these slots so you know what you're intolerant with. Do you sometimes feel bloated when you eat things? I was surprised because they told me it's a sign that the body was reacting to what we eat and that is some sort of in a state of being swollen. Sometimes you also gain a lot of weight because of it, everything becomes complicated because you don't know what you're intolerant with. This kit and the result was explained to me.

Then I found out that I'm intolerant to Wheat (which means bread yes :( ), Corn (of which I love so much for snacks), Yeast (of which means anything that is fermented, like Soy Sauce, Kimchi :( ), and get this, I am intolerant too to COW's Milk. It was shocking, as I've literally been eating this my whole life. Was I sad? A little, but now that I know, it's a good thing. I can slowly take it out of my diet and lifestyle. For me, that's better than not knowing at all. 

If you want help, if you want a personally designed diet, you should try it out at the AskND.ph Facebook page. They've been doing this for years and they have experts (real certified ones) answering questions there. Your body is NOT a joke, you should seriously only get help from those who have studied and spent years learning about it. Other than that, eating right is not enough and you have to have physical activity to reach your target health. Do it right by consulting with experts over at AskND.ph. You may check out http://asknd.ph/ today!

KUMAGCOW
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ACER Launches World's Thinnest Notebook: Aspire S Series

What's your aspirations? What do you wish for in life? This is what ACER is asking you now that they're launching their new ACER S Series. They boast it's the world's thinnest notebook but couldn't help but give inspiration first to the people who attended their event. First up was motivational speaker Francis Kong.

Francis Kong a well known inspirational speaker said "You study, you grow, you maintain humility no matter where you are and get there. You fall, you pick yourself up and continue. Some people have gone through hardships, himble beginnings, but did you quit? NO. Once we reach success, we have to guard ourselves because it gets to our head. Once we experience difficulty and success, never allow failure to creep into your heart nor get success into your head. We all have aspirations, the younger you are to get there, the happier you will be. Life in this planet has its own countdown, remember those difficult moments and how you bounced back, how you have become a blessing to others. That is what you should aspire!"

Miss World Megan Young arrived and gave a few words and said "Inspiration, I am lucky that I have great people around me that uplift me. Learning from so many people, helping each other become better people, not only in you biggest moments, but to inspire more people so they would be also inspired with your story."

The Aspire S3 has an all aluminum body, 12 hours of battery life. The Aspire S5 does wireless faster, uses AC standard in different channels and you get upload and download in different sections. It's also got powerful DOLBY audio. The S7 is 9mm thick and it's thinner beyond imagination. The black aluminum design and gold trims makes it sexy, but always tough. 

This is the ACER Aspire S3, S5 and S7 is now available in the Philippines this month. 

Thanks ACER for having us!

KUMAGCOW

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Makasuntra Opens in SM Megamall

I've been in Singapore and Malaysiana couple of times and have seen how differently remarkable their countries are not just because of geographic locations, the people and culture, but the outstanding cuisine they have available in the nooks and crannies on the street. I felt how important it is for their citizenry to bond over food much like ours and how they get a whole color palette of ingredients, fresh produce and spices become an integral part of who they are as a country. The love it and live it.

When I started working out in Megamall a couple of months ago, I saw a whole line of shops covered with a tarp covered with the word MAKANSUTRA, a thing I've been seeing in Asian Food TV shows for years which means Food Guide based on Buddhist scriptures. TV Host and Restaurateur KF Seetoh dubbed this to pay homage to recipes from forefathers in the Asian Region. MAKANSUTRA is the first of it's kind in the country and the goal is to feature dishes from all over Singapore and the Asian region in one place, harnessing the skills of 80 Filipino chefs taught by Hawker food stall owners in Singapore so you can find authentic ones in the Philippines when this restaurant opens it's doors.

Seetoh adds "There's no place like SM Megamall other than SM MOA. There ia no other place in the world where you can find a crowd that appreciates fast, casual, delicious and affordable food like what you'll see in MAKANSUTRA."

Come experience SINGAPORE hawker style cooking and a lot more Asian dishes at the 2nd floor of SM MEGAMALL Building A and get the best of what MAKANSUTRA has to offer. You get world class dishes at value for money prices and it's all right at the heart of Mandaluyong City.

KUMAGCOW

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The NEW Converse Counter Climate Collection

Converse Philippines Executives, Influencers and Celebrity Endorsers

It was a night that ended in great festivities, wind blowing from every direction, clinking wine glasses and awesome shoes. How can we beat that? We don't... so what do we do? We join them. Converse has been in the street and sports scene for quite a long time, but to be honest, they've never been really out of style. Generations upon generations of teens, not so teens and kids have them. It's never been about gender, orientation, alien or monsters, because EVERYBODY has them. 

It's been raining a lot this season and Converse knows how much you need to have a pair of their shoes whatever, whenever, or just about any day that you would have to abuse your shoes. They've got the new Counter Climate Collection to take care of you. These lovely foot covers are not your ordinary Converse sneakers because they have premium weatherized features, a mix between water repellant materials and still breathable whilst not veering away from comfort and design. Imagine your Chucks, Cons, Jack Purcells which all look good when you're in a monsoon rain or the Sahara desert.

These are CONVERSE ESSENTIALS. These are athletic wear designed for everyday use especially for the active ones. If you are always on the go and want nothing to go between your great day and your great shoes. Run around amuck in every marathon, or every fun run outside or in the gym but still be comfy in what's on your skin. They've got pullovers, tees, zip hoodies and joggers which you can obviously wear when it's a little nippy.

Believe me I wore it this way until I got home. So everybody saw how crazy I am haha!

First dibs wouldn't be a legitimate word for it because I've already experienced the CONVERSE ALL STAR RUBBER from a few years back. It has saved me a lot of times from torrential rains and walking trips that involves centimeters of rainfall or falling in the mud with women, I mean friends. See the one on the left? That's the new one. That's the CONVERSE Chuck Taylor All Star II Shield Canvas. It's for ME, the Chuck lover who wants to wear it everyday. If it's hot or cold, the shoes can still breathe. Aside from that, you've got reflective material on it. It glistens when light hits, the neon bits also glows in the dark. How can you lose on something so awesome? You don't!

They went out with 2 things for Jack. The first of which is the CONVERSE JACK PURCELL SIGNATURE TWILL SHIELD CANVAS which has a water repellent finish, a tri color reflective heel, plus a mesh lining on the material's back. It felt a lot cooler, figuratively and literally. There's also the CONVERSE JACK PURCELL SIGNATURE M-SERIES which has enhanced visibility even in low light conditions. It's got a Lunarlon insole too for comfortable walking, with all the weather loving, changing, water repellent material as well.

Now you've got a peek of what's in store for this season, I just have one more to add. The CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR II RUBBER will have another shot this time. It involves a transparent rubber overlay on the same Chuck II designs. Not only does it protect your feet from the road you're walking on. It also will protect your lovely feet from the elements, no Engkantadya element would have an effect on it, I kid. It's got micro perforated leather lining and a heat reflecting barrier so your little toes stay warm. 

For those who want a piece of these gorgeous shoes, now is the right time to probably get one. They've got shoes on sale until the 18th of this month. Don't say I didn't tell you about it! Rush to CONVERSE stores nationwide and find your new Chucks today!

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