Robinsons Supermarket I Love Wellness Festival 2015

Did you know that today’s food choices are one of the leading causes of chronic diseases?

That is why Robinsons Supermarket is devoted to helping us achieve optimal health and well-being through a series of mall events developed by their team of wellness experts.

I was invited to attend Robinsons Supermarket’s I Love Wellness Festival yesterday at Robinsons Magnolia, with the lovely Iya Villania-Arellano welcoming all guests and visitors as we explored the journey toward a healthier mind and body.

The story behind the spectacular Wizard of Oz-inspired concept was based on four characters in search of Love, Courage, Smarts, and Home. Being fit and healthy is truly a beautiful journey—one that comes with challenges we need to face every so often.

Remember the Cowardly Lion from the story? He didn’t have courage at first, but eventually found it in the Wizard of Oz. The lesson here is that we must have courage and strong will to get things started and resist temptations.

The Scarecrow, on the other hand, lacked smarts. In today’s world, we need to be intelligent and informed in choosing and maintaining healthy habits.

The Tin Man, on the other hand, lacks the heart needed to give importance to and love oneself. Motivation is key to pursuing a healthy journey, we should strive to stay motivated at all times. It can be difficult to stay on track if you are doing it for the wrong reasons, but if you keep in mind that you are doing it for yourself, you will find the drive to continue.

Finally, Dorothy serves as the perfect role model for all of us. Even without her shiny ruby slippers, she never gave up on finding her way home.

Ultimately, it’s all about completing the wellness journey in life. That “home” is right at Robinsons Supermarket, where healthier days begin.

It is a place we can always trust to help us every step of the way, just like in The Wizard of Oz. A clever idea, honestly.

We all went through the wellness booths set up at the activity center. The area featured a variety of engaging activities, and I even got to take home some cool freebies from each booth.

They had me tested at the Ensure Stay Strong Grip Strength Challenge Booth to assess whether I had low or high skeletal muscle mass using a Body Composition Scanner. I also tried the Digital Gripper Scan to see whether my grip strength fell under weak, normal, or strong. It’s a useful tool, especially for the aging population.

Both of my results were fine, though I was advised to improve my nutritional intake since my body weight is on the lower side. Can you believe it? My results even reflected a body mass comparable to a 22-year-old female.....22!

Anyway, just by checking my body composition, I was able to take home a discount coupon and a cool freebie as well.

The next stop was the Level Up Wellness Booth by Unilever and Knorr Philippines, where classic Filipino dishes with a healthy twist were sampled by the media.

We were served Ginataang Manok at Kalabasa (200 calories) and Sinigang sa Pakwan (180 calories).

In this booth, we were also informed about the right products to use at home. Wellness packs are available in all Robinsons Supermarkets, featuring brands such as Breeze, Dove, and Creamsilk.

Free sampling of products from Nescafé Creamy White was offered at the Nescafé Wellness booth. Honestly, this is my go-to coffee at home, and I can personally vouch for its creamy and delicious taste.

The kids would love the Choose Nestlé Wellness for Breakfast booth, where we were taught how to eat right and stay healthy. I also tried the My Wellness Plate Game, where I had to guess the items shown on a plate. Of course, I got the right answer and won a freebie from NIDO.

They also introduced Nestle's 7 wellness wonders :

Choose to eat Fruits and Vegetables
Choose to always eat breakfast
Choose to always be active
Choose to drink water and Milk
Choose to get enough sleep
Choose to eat a balanced diet
Choose to limit sweets and salts

Getting enough sleep and staying away from sweets and salts are the things I really have to do so I can live a healthy life for my family. It's a difficult task, but by setting my mind on a task or goal, anything is possible.

I should have brought my kids to the event so they could try the Baby Steps to Wellness booth by Johnson & Johnson, which featured a lot of activities designed especially for little ones. They encouraged kids to engage in active play, especially those who love gadgets and tend to stay indoors most of the time.

They also showcased their latest product, the Active Fresh Shampoo said to be one of the most fragrant shampoos yet. It contains a special ingredient that helps prevent dirt from sticking to children’s hair, keeping it smelling fresh for longer.

Not just the shampoo, but also the powder was featured. The Active Fresh Powder has an ingredient that, when it comes into contact with sweat, releases a fresh fragrance instead. It’s quite interesting, I think I need one for myself! LOL

The Del Monte Tipco Juice booth offered a wide array of fresh juices made from 100% fruit, packed with Vitamin C for a healthier body. They also provided sampling of Del Monte Fit ‘n Right juices for the media.

Pardon my shameless #footfie here, yes, it got a little worse after giving birth to three kids.

Here at the Anlene Bone Scan Booth, we were given a better understanding of our bone health, including whether we had low bone density or were at risk for osteoporosis.

I got my result and was among the few who were assessed as having a moderate risk for osteoporosis. I partly attribute it to my scoliosis.

Did you know that drinking milk at least an hour before bedtime may aid digestion and help avoid stomach discomfort? It can also help lower the risk of osteoporosis and other related conditions.

I’ll definitely be having a glass of Anlene before I go to bed tonight.

The Myra booth offered sampling of Myra capsules, which you can actually mix with your hand lotion, taking skincare and beauty to the next level.

I was able to try it on my hand, and surprisingly, the result was amazing. They also explained the benefits of Myra and its holistic skincare line. Myra-E contains Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that helps fight free radicals caused by stress, pollution, and an unhealthy lifestyle.

The Sexy Chefs Rachel Alejandro and Barni Alejandro-Rennebeck show off their cooking skills and healthy recipes which health and figure-conscious Filipinos can thoroughly enjoy.

According to the I Love Wellness team, if you see a Shop Smart Tag while doing your grocery, choose the Green Shelf tag for the healthy products. These are the products evaluated by the Food Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI )

Robinsons Supermarket is empowering and educating consumers to make healthier choices, in partnership with FNRI and various partner brands. They are also celebrating wellness for the entire month of July.

They are no longer calling it the “Wellness Campaign,” but “We Love Wellness,” reflecting their continued commitment to promoting wellness among their consumers. The new campaign logo, We Love Wellness, was also unveiled during the event.