5 Ways To Help Start Your Diet

Following a diet is always a good way to lose weight, keep your cholesterol levels low and become healthier. If you are prepared to lose weight, gain muscle, and start eating healthier, there are plenty of ways for you to jump-start your diet. Jump-starting a diet will help you to have more success so that you can lose weight and achieve your fitness goals.

Get Rid of Junk Food

The first way to get started on your diet is to raid your pantry and entire kitchen for all of the junk foods. Instead of saving them and having them sitting around for temptation, donate them to a shelter or hand them off to a mate. It is better to do this so that you are not wasting food by throwing it out, but it also will not be in your presence either. When you do not have crisps, carbonated beverages, and vegemite loaded in your pantry, you also do not have temptation to snack on foods that may not necessarily be the best for you.

Sweet Good Old Photos

Just sharing two photos of the great treats served by Marco Polo Davao during the BlackBerry Z10 launch in the city. The event article was posted on my general blog. You can check BlackBerry Z10 Keeps You Moving. 

So, why am I posting this photo taken two months ago? Simple. I received a message from a blogger friend asking me if I would like to review the BB9900 first instead of the Z10. Of course, I said Yes. But before I did, I checked the files on my laptop and searched for the tag "BlackBerry." Then, I ended up seeing a folder containing photos of the event. Upon seeing them, I remembered that I haven't posted the pictures yet so I'm doing it now.

Happy Anniversary, Fridays Davao!

There is always a good reason to celebrate. For Friday's Abreeza branch, they hosted two events on May 18, 2013 to celebrate their 2nd year anniversary in business. I believe that their success can be attributed to the efforts made by each member of the TGIF Davao team. Each of them make sure that their customers do not only enjoy great servings of dishes but also love the Friday's environment. They do this by being attentive to all their guests and welcoming visitors with open arms. 

On the same day, a Bar Champ was also held on this branch. Three in-house bartenders showcased their talents in mixing the best drinks. In the said competition, the winner won a cash prize and a gift certificate to spend on Friday's Abreeza branch. 

Celebrating Friday's 2nd Anniversary in Davao

Thank Goodness It's Friday!

How to Bake the Best Cheesecakes

Cheesecakes are one of the most loved desserts across the globe. In Asia alone, more and more people fall in love with the taste of this special dessert. Who wouldn't? With the moist and cheesy filling, the crunch of the surface, and the perfect flavor to top it off, lovely sweets are a world-wide demand. Looking for them in any part of Asia is very easy. A lot of bakeshops; such as Obolo Bakeshop in Singapore; have mastered the craft of baking it.

A lot of people want to know how to make cheesecake and go searching for recipes everywhere. Despite this dessert being common to all, perfecting it is quite a task. Keeping it perfectly delicate and crispy is the hardest part in making a cheesecake, without darkening the surface and avoiding any cracks.

Satisfying Lunch at Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken

Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken is one of the restaurants in SM Annex. This place comes number one in my list whenever I want to have a quick yet satisfying lunch. For me, Peri-Peri offers the best grilled chicken in the city. I always make sure to order for the Peri-Peri hot chicken together with my bolognese pasta everytime I dine at this restaurant.

Here's a little story of how this Mexican restaurant started:

"Early Portuguese settlers combined this fiery little spice with exotic herbs and spices, to bring a sumptuous zest to fire-grilled chicken. This playful combination of flavors and spices exciting taste buds through the years and accross the seas, we now bring to the table."

10 Health Benefits of Ginger

In addition to being a tasty spice that adds delicious flavor to your recipes, ginger is one of the very best natural home remedies for a myriad of conditions. Ginger, or Zingiber officinale, has been used worldwide throughout history because of its amazing, natural healing power. It is a very powerful antioxidant and some reports even suggest that it is within the top five antioxidant foods. Let's discuss ten of the health benefits of ginger.

Manage Diabetes

Studies about ginger and its effect on diabetes are somewhat limited, but one thing we do know is that compounds in ginger seem to control blood sugar levels and may also manage the body's release of insulin. In addition to these benefits, ginger has also been shown to slow cataract growth in diabetic mice.

Pain Relief

Because ginger is a wonderful source of antioxidants, it can go a long way when it comes to decreasing inflammation and relieving pain. Ginger has powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and can even compete with over-the-counter pain relievers in relieving pain, especially pain that results from strenuous exercise. Powerful anti-inflammatories called ginerols are present in ginger and have been shown to significantly reduce inflammation and pain in patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.