Weight Loss Supplements - The 411

Losing weight is a topic that is on the forefront of American minds constantly. The need to shed pounds is not exclusive to our nation though as globally waistlines have doubled and in some cases, tripled within the past ten years. Losing weight is something we all seem to focus on and the sad thing is, this is one thing that doesn't get any easier with age - truth be told, the battle against the bugle becomes increasingly difficult with each year that you get older. There is no simple answer to problems that are weight gain and obesity. 

Medicine and science are constantly evolving their approach to weight loss - from causes to treatment, the things we believed even as few as five years ago have changed. With this constant state of change, it is very hard for the everyday person to keep up with the wrong way and right way of shirking pounds. The structure of weight loss as a challenge is so multifaceted that it incorporates and differentiates in the same breath based on gender, race, age, physical stature, health status, diet and lifestyle.

Davao City's Canteen: The Hauz of Paksiw na Buntot ng Tuna

Just when I was hell-bent on shedding excess poundage before the Christmas season officially starts, I made the "mistake" of having dinner with Lyle and Blogie at Canteen, Hauz of Paksiw na Buntot ng Tuna, which is located at Pryce Business Park, J.P. Laurel Avenue, Davao City.

For dinner, I had tenderloin tips, paksiw na buntot ng tuna, sari-sari, and 2 cups of rice. It wasn't my intention to eat that much as I remember telling myself to eat healthily as soon as I woke up this morning. But the paksiw na buntot ng tuna tasted so good- stimulating my already big appetite- causing this morning's promise to be forgotten throughout dinner.

And so, this is where this entry ends as I have decided to make it really short. Not because I am tired or there is nothing much to blog about. But because I really should stop thinking about Canteen's paksiw na buntot ng tuna now lest I stimulate my appetite again and end up raiding the refrigerator.

For pics of some of Canteen, Hauz of Paksiw na Buntot na Tuna's food offerings, check out the slideshow below.

Images courtesy of Blogie Robillo.

More on Quaker Oats

I have written about Quaker Oats Flavor-Rich Oatmeal packets and I say I tried a number of variants the past 2 weeks.

Of those I tried, my favorites are Chicken and Mushroom, Honey Banana, and Arroz Caldo. I find Honey Hazelnut and Cinammon Roll just okay and Strawberry, my least favorite. In my opinion, Quaker Oats' strawberry-flavored variant tasted a tad too artificial. Still, I'm not saying it is not worth a try. I know there are lots of people out there who really love anything strawberry-flavored.

By the way, if you have something to say about the new Quaker Oats Flavor-Rich packets, do drop me a line or two at the comments section. I'd love the interaction.

Have a wonderful day!

I Gotta Have My Oats

I recently discovered Quaker Oats Flavor-Rich Oatmeal Packets and I say I grab a couple of packets each time I am in the supermarket.

Each 33g packet packs less than 150 calories and is a great source of Vitamin B12 and Beta Glucan. Beta Glucan, by the way, is a soluble fiber that acts like tiny sponges that soak up cholesterol and remove it from the body. Really, really great for those who want to eat a healthy breakfast or snack on healthy stuff.

Quaker Oats Flavor-Rich Oatmeal Packets come in many variants. I have tried Chicken and Mushroom, Arroz Caldo, and Honey Banana. All three tasted so good that I had more than one packet. Just joking! Hehe.

Right now, I'm about to try Strawberry, Honey Hazelnut, or Cinammon Roll? I really can't decide which one to try first so I might end up trying all three. What do you think?

Kidding aside, I don't think I need the extra calories. Hehe:)

This is all for now. More on the goodness of Quaker Oats in my succeeding entries.