Aji-Ginisa leads the I Love Veggie-licious Movement with Marian Rivera and Zia to launch the New Era

by Info @Brand Zone | November 27, 2023

Aji-Ginisa prepared a day of health and fun for kids and their parents at the Aji-Ginisa®’s Welcome to a New Veggie-licious Era, held recently at The Blue Leaf McKinley Hill in Taguig. The event served as the official launch of the I Love Veggie-licious Movement, which aims to make vegetable dishes tastier and more enjoyable, especially for kids. Well-loved celebrity mom Marian Rivera-Dantes headlined the festivities, showing off their family’s favorite vegetable recipes in a special cooking demo.

“Parents put a premium on their children’s health and nutrition, but feeding them veggies isn’t always an easy feat,” said Kazuki Kyoya. “Aji-Ginisa® can help them make their dishes more meaty and gisa, so their kids can learn to love vegetables and these healthy recipes can be part of their every meal.”

“As a mom, I know mealtimes can be challenging. What I do is experiment in the kitchen and try lots of ways to prepare vegetable dishes that are nutritious and yummy,” said Marian. “Our goal is to make our kids try different recipes, so they can grow to enjoy and appreciate the healthy food we prepare.”

The kids from the audience went up on stage for the I Love Veggie-licious Pledge, which was led by Marian’s daughter Zia, and made their promise to love vegetables. Parents and their little ones can also join this pledge online by using the Pledge to I Love Veggie-licious filter on TikTok. For every 1,000 pledges, Ajinomoto commits to lead a feeding program for select beneficiaries nationwide.

Attendees also had the opportunity to try making their own veggie-licious dishes during the event. As they sprinkle their Aji-Ginisa on their veggies, kids and parents also had fun in their stations by doing the Shake Shake Dance to the beat of the music to make their veggies veggie-licious.

Ajinomoto is bringing the I Love Veggie-licious Movement nationwide, bringing the Aji-Ginisa® Veggie-licious Caravan to different schools to carry out taste tests, veg-ucation programs, and more. The Caravan will also roll out in key malls across the metro to introduce delicious veggie dishes kids will enjoy.

The I Love Veggie-licious Movement is a part of Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation’s commitment to nutrition that does not compromise taste, access, and the local way of life. The company is doing this by developing comprehensive programs with like-minded organizations, and providing new products and services that address health and nutrition issues.

Know more about the Aji-Ginisa® I Love Veggie-licious Movement by visiting Cookmunity by Ajinomoto PH.

Mga pagkaing mayaman sa Plasmalogen para iwas Alzheimer’s Disease

ni Dr. / Atty. Erwin P. Erfe, M.D. @Sabi ni Doc | November 21, 2023

Dear Doc Erwin,

Sa isang conference na aking pinalad na mapuntahan ay nabanggit ng isang speaker ang “plasmalogen” at ang kaugnayan nito sa iba’t ibang uri ng sakit. Isa sa mga sakit na binanggit ay ang Alzheimer’s disease.

Maaari bang ipaliwanag n’yo kung ano ang plasmalogen at ano ang kaugnayan nito sa maraming mga sakit lalo na sa Alzheimer’s disease. Makakatulong ba ang plasmalogen sa may mga sakit ng Alzheimer o kaya ay upang makaiwas na magkaroon ng dementia? - John Matthew

Maraming salamat John Matthew sa iyong pagliham sa Sabi ni Doc at pagbabasa ng Bulgar newspaper.

Ang plasmalogen ay isang uri ng phospholipids na makikita sa membranes na bumabalot sa mga cells ng ating katawan. Karamihan ng plasmalogen sa ating katawan ay makikita sa ating utak, puso at sa ating immune system.

Nadiskubre ang plasmalogen noong 1924 ng mga researcher sa pangunguna ni Robert Feulgen. Ayon sa mga pag-aaral, tumataas ang level ng plasmalogen sa ating katawan sa edad na 30 hanggang 40 at sa edad na 70 ay bumababa na ito. Dahil dito maaaring may kinalaman ang pagbaba ng plasmalogen sa aging o sa ating pagtanda.

Bagama’t sa ngayon ay pinag-aaralan pa rin ang mechanism of action ng plasmalogen, naging interesado dito ang mga scientist dahil sa pagbaba ng level nito sa ating katawan sa iba’t ibang uri ng sakit katulad ng Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Down syndrome, mga sakit sa puso at cancer.

Ang isang halimbawa ay ang pagbaba ng 40 porsyento ng level ng plasmalogen sa dugo ng mga may sakit na Alzheimer, isang disease na pangunahing dahilan ng dementia sa mga may edad na. Dahil dito pinag-aaralan na ng mga dalubhasa ang pagbaba ng plasmalogen level para sa early detection ng Alzheimer’s disease o dementia bago pa magkaroon ng mga sintomas. Magagamit din ang plasmalogen para sa early intervention sa sakit na ito upang maiwasan ang paglala ng sintomas ng Alzheimer’s disease o dementia.

Sa isang clinical trial na isinagawa sa Japan, kung saan 328 pasyente na may mild Alzheimer’s disease na may edad 60 hanggang 85, ay nagkaroon ng significant cognitive improvement ang mga ito matapos bigyan ng plasmalogen concentrate na galing sa scallops (kabibi). Ang resulta ng pag-aaral na ito ay inilathala noong 2017 sa scientific journal na eBioMedicine.

Dahil nakita ng mga scientist na ang pagbaba ng plasmalogen level sa ating katawan ay maaaring maging dahilan ng iba’t ibang uri ng sakit na nabanggit, pinag-aralan nila kung anong uri ng mga pagkain ang mayaman sa plasmalogen. Ayon sa isang artikulo sa scientific journal na Lipids noong 2016, ang mga pagkain na ito ay ang scallops (kabibi), mussels (tahong) at mga sea squirts. Marami ring plasmalogen ang karne ng baboy at baka.

Sana ay nasagot namin ang iyong mga katanungan at nadagdagan ang iyong kaalaman tungkol sa plasmalogen, mga sakit na maaaring maging resulta ng pagbaba nito sa ating katawan, at mga pagkain na puwede nating kainin upang tumaas ang plasmalogen level na maaaring makatulong sa mga pasyente na may mild dementia.

Maraming salamat sa inyong patuloy na pagsubaybay sa Sabi ni Doc at nawa’y magpatuloy sa pagbuti ang inyong kalusugan.

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Maraming Salamat sa inyong pagliham sa Sabi ni Doc at nawa’y magpatuloy sa pagbuti ang inyong kalusugan. Kung may mga katanungan pa, mag-email lamang sa Sabi ni Doc sa e-mail address na erwin.erfe@gmail.com o sa doc.bulgar@gmail.com

Celebrate Ihaw Fest with Mang Inasal and enjoy free Palabok

by Info @Brand Zone | October 27, 2023

Mang Inasal, the Philippines' Grill Expert, continues to treat its customers this October to a nationwide Ihaw Fest. “We are giving away two free Palabok regular to families and groups who will order Mang Inasal Family Fiesta Bundle. Our customers can enjoy this treat until end of October so it’s perfect for the long weekend,” said Mang Inasal President Mike V. Castro.

The Mang Inasal Family Fiesta – a bilao combo of grilled chicken and/or Pork BBQ or Liempo with Java Rice platter -- is good for groups of up to six people who want satisfying, delicious meals that go well with their bonding moments.

The Ihaw Fest promo with two free Palabok regular are available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery from October 16 to 31.

Share your Ihaw Fest moments by posting your photos and videos on social media with the hashtag #IhawFestWithMangInasal.

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