The newsletter provides information about Sugarleaf, including updates on their new Express location opening in mid-April. It thanks customers for their encouraging words and lists some of the positive comments. It also shares tips for healthy eating such as limiting MSG and processed foods while increasing fruits, vegetables, nuts and wild fish. Lastly, it previews an upcoming article on top Filipino "youthening" foods that can be found locally.

1. The
Leaf
e-­‐newsle-er
Volume
9
April
2012
G-­‐2F
MEDICard
Lifestyle
G/F
Health
Cube
Building
Center,
51
Paseo
de
Roxas
226
Wilson
Street,
West
corner
Senator
Gil
Puyat
Greenhills,
San
Juan
Avenue,
MakaZ
IniZally
8am-­‐10pm
Mon-­‐Sat
open
Mon-­‐Sat
8am-­‐7pm
8am-­‐2pm
Sun
Tel
385
0387
Tel
812
7323
Mob
0917
837
4257
J
Sugarleaf’s
lists
for
a
happy
healthier
life
J
From
the
Sugarleafers
Words
of
encouragement
As
Sugarleaf
embarks
on
its
second
year,
let
us
give
back
by
sharing
a
list
of
Jps
and
informaJon
that
helps
you
on
your
journey
to
beHer
health.
We
reiterate
that
it
need
not
be
a
struggle
to
eat
healthy.
The
key
is
not
to
be
too
serious
about
it
and
have
fun!
“So
many
health
choices!
Tnx
We
would
like
to
thank
our
loyal
customers
for
their
kind
and
Sugarleaf!
Food
is
Great!
Or
should
i
encouraging
words
which
inspire
us
to
work
harder.
Some
of
say,
Superb!
Tnx!”
Tweet
from
Ryan
them
are
listed
in
this
eLeaf.
Razon,
Biggest
Loser
Pinoy
EdiJon
home
winner,
Pampanga
I
was
recently
commissioned
by
a
leading
newspaper
in
Davao
to
do
an
arJcle
on
top
ten
“The
go-­‐to-­‐place
for
authen@c,
truly
youthening
foods.
Filipinos
need
not
fret
that
the
list
I
came
up
with
comprises
mostly
of
far-­‐ organic,
all-­‐natural
food,
prepared
out
items
from
exoJc
origin.
MarkeJng
and
buzz
hype
a
couple
of
the
items
in
the
list
but
meals
&
a
resource
for
learning
about
you’ll
be
surprised
to
find
that
a
lot
can
be
found
right
in
your
neighbourhood
market.
I’ll
good
health
&
great
nutri@on.”
Arch.
share
the
full
arJcle
once
published.
Needless
to
say,
go
organic
as
much
as
you
can!
Cathy
Saldana,
MakaJ
Lastly,
we
are
very
excited
to
update
that
the
new
Sugarleaf
Express,
a
showcase
of
more
“
A
haven
of
health
for
health-­‐
conscious
people
with
well-­‐trained
things
healthy
is
nearing
compleJon
and
will
be
open
mid-­‐April.
This
deserves
a
special
eLeaf
friendly
staff
who
are
well-­‐informed
of
which
will
introduce
our
new
partners
in
health
and
wellness.
all
their
awesome
healthy
organic
All
the
best!
products
J
A
must
try!”
Mrs.
Ganga
Dargani,
mother-­‐grandmother-­‐
restaurateur,
Maka@
Angelo
Narciso
Songco
Sugarleafer
for
markeJng
and
business
development
A
Pinoy
list
of
“youthening”
foods
Sugarleaf’s
“limitlist”
•
Raw
unsalted
nuts
and
seeds
like
pili,
Though
we
do
not
outright
discourage
cashews,
peanuts,
sunflower
seeds
&
people
to
completely
do
a
180⁰
and
stop
imported
almonds,
brazil
nuts
eaJng
their
favourite
fare
(who
doesn’t
“As
common
sense
as
it
is
to
eat
love
lechon
and
a
Coke
Zero?),
we
do
have
organic
these
days,
the
place
in
•
“Good
fat”
fruits
like
avocado
&
durian
Greenhills
that
I
can
have
my
truly
(pictured)
a
list
of
“foods”
that
we
recommend
be
healthy
fix
is
at
Sugarleaf.
This
cute
•
Wild
fish
like
salmon
limited.
Here’s
a
lowdown
of
that
list
and
café
is
my
convenient
go-­‐to
for
•
Citrus
fruits
like
calamansi,
pomelo,
lime,
the
reason
why:
organic
veggies,
yummy
sandwiches,
lemon
&
local
berries
such
•
MSG
&
foods
that
and
my
favorite
drink,
kombucha.”
as
strawberry,
blueberry,
Mr.
Al
Galang,
studio
director,
Bikram
contain
excessive
Yoga
Greenhills,
San
Juan
bignay,
imported
raspberry,
amounts
of
this
blackberry,
cranberry,
potenJally
neuro-­‐
superfood
goji
&
açai
berry
toxic
substance
•
Vegetables
such
as
•
Heavily
processed
&
cucumber,
sweet
potato,
fasfood–high
fat,
zucchinis,
bell
peppers
&
sodium
&
virtually
leafy
greens
such
leHuce,
devoid
of
nutrients
spinach,
tatsoi,
polunchai,
•
Refined
white
any
cabbage,
broccoli
leaves
Yes
to
more
fruit
No
to
junkfood
thing
from
sugar,
•
AromaJc
garlic,
onion,
chives
&
leeks
wheat,
rice,
bread.
Go
for
higher-­‐
fibre
&
“Malaking
bagay
and
naitutulong
ng
•
Raw
chocolate
pagkain
ng
organic.
Feeling
mo
nutrient
brown
less
refined
unbleached
•
Healthy
fats
from
VCO,
olive
oil
&
eggs
malinis
ka
at
ang
pinapasok
mo
sa
counterparts
katawan
mo
at
light
ang
pakiram-­‐
•
ProbioJcs
in
kefir
&
other
live,
fermented
•
GMOs
in
food.
Care
for
“frankenfood”?
dam
mo”
(It’s
a
big
thing
to
eat
products
•
BoHomless
drinks
&
all-­‐you-­‐can-­‐eat
organic.
You
feel
clean
and
light.)
•
Green
tea
buffets.
Need
we
explain?
Ms.
Noemi
Torres,
Meralco,
Pasig

2. A
raw
food
list
and
a
long
list
of
its
benefits
There
is
more
to
life
than
being
just
average.
ExcepJonal
health
begins
when
you
seize
control
of
your
life.
Discover
a
new
world
of
truly
natural
flavours
and
simple
delicious
immune
system-­‐building
foods!
Raw
and
living
foods
increase
vitality
by
preserving
the
essence
of
whole
foods
in
their
natural
state.
In
other
words
you
get
to
absorb
100%
of
the
goodness
of
the
food
you
buy,
not
just
a
measly
20%
as
on
a
convenJonal
cooked
food
diet.
Topics
include:
why
go
raw?–the
benefits
of
increasing
your
Learn
how
to
prepare
exciZng
and
delicious
signature
raw
food
intake
of
raw
fruits
and
vegetables;
enzymes–the
physical
creaZons
by
cerZfied
raw
food
chef
Mona
Lisa
Neuboeck
on
14
April,
counterpart
to
‘chi'
or
‘life
force'
and
the
longevity
applicaJon;
230-­‐530pm
at
Sugarleaf
MakaZ.
Contact
0917
8039
055
for
details
Digging
our
graves
with
our
forks–become
aware
of
top
danger
foods
that
sabotage
your
health
and
figure!
See
you
there!
A
shortlist
of
health
beyond
food
Good
health
goes
way
beyond
what
you
put
inside
your
body
but
also
how
you
take
care
of
the
outside–your
skin,
nails,
hair
and
surroundings.
Check
out
a
(literally
short)
shortlist
of
some
of
our
non-­‐food
items
that
complement
your
healthy
lifestyle.
As
we
grow,
more
and
more
fine
quality
products
from
companies
big
and
small,
mostly
proudly
Philippine-­‐made,
will
be
showcased
for
everyone’s
enjoyment
and
benefit.
See
below
for
arJcle
about
slow
juicers,
also
available
at
Sugarleaf.
Other
items
we
can
help
source
out
include
raw
foodists
tools
like
spiral
slicers,
ceramic
knives
&
peelers;
organic
ferJliser,
seeds,
seedlings
and
plants;
Adya
Clarity
para-­‐magneJc
sulfate
mineral
soluJon
and
more.
From
lee
to
right:
Pink
SoluZon
organic
mulZ-­‐purpose
cleaning
concentrate,
Vitamix
high-­‐speed
blenders,
Lovemoon
Anion
sanitary
napkin
&
liners,
Excalibur
dehydrators,
Human
Nature
and
Leyende
arZsanal
organic
bath
&
body
products
The
power
of
two
…
slow
juicers!
natural
Sugarleaf
is
proud
to
showcase
not
one
but
two
world-­‐class
appliances
Sprinkle
&
pour
the
^
seasonings
of
life!
guaranteed
to
stay
on
your
kitchen
counter
for
their
ease
of
use
and
Accent
your
dishes
with
flavours
that
not
only
wealth
of
health
benefits
for
the
whole
family
from
infants
to
senior
improve
the
taste
of
your
favourite
meal
and
ciJzens!
dessert
but
also
boost
their
nutrient
content.
Matstone
mulJ-­‐purpose
slow
juicer
effecJvely
juices
green
leafy
and
hard
While
others
rely
on
arJficial
flavourings
,
refined
vegetables
while
retains
sensiJve
enzymes
and
valuable
phytonutrients.
sugars
and
iodised
salt,
Sugarleaf
uses
healthier
It
has
over
ten
years
presence
in
the
Philippines
and
hundreds
of
saJsfied
alternaJves
which
yield
the
same
results,
customers.
someJmes
even
beHer!
Though
Hurom
is
just
a
few
months
old
in
the
country,
it
has
taken
the
Check
out
our
healthy
pantry
of
these
fantasJc
world
by
storm
and
has
been
featured
by
O
Magazine
and
her
buddy
Dr.
products:
Oz,
Bon
AppeJt
(awarded
best
new
kitchen
appliance
for
2011)
and
most
recently
the
Martha
Stewart
show!
How’s
that
for
an
endorsement!
•
Natural
sea
salt
by
Mina
De
Oro
•
Coconut
sugar
natural
sweetener
by
Suchero
Acquire
a
slow
juicer
at
Sugarleaf
and
get
the
best
value
for
your
money
•
Coconut
nectar
by
Doctor
Gerry’s
with
complimentary
demo-­‐delivery,
freebies,
recipes
and
Jps!
•
Raw
wild
honey
from
the
Mountain
Province
Check
out
www.sugarleafph.com
or
our
Facebook
page
Sugarleaf
Foods
•
Natural
seasoning
mixes
by
Herbs
Best
That
Nourish
for
recipes
of
our
healing
juices.
•
Organic
herbs
by
La
TOP
Organic
PracJJoners
•
Organic
coconut
vinegar
by
Lola
Conching
Sugarleaf
Quick
delivers!
Call
2121212

3. A
list
of
seven
acZviZes
that
feeds
your
body,
mind,
talent,
baby
and
the
environment
14
April
–
The
Beauty
of
Raw
with
Mona
Lisa
26
May
–
Maternal
MaHers
with
Medela
Neuboeck
(see
related
arJcle
above)
16
June
–
Kefir
Wonders
with
Ms.
Goody
Jeren
Cabral
21
April
–
Destress
for
Life
With
Health
Is
In
7
July
–
Organic
Gardening
Workshop
with
Organic
12
May
–
DemysJfying
Superfood
with
CerJficaJon
Center
of
the
Philippines
(OCCP)
Mona
Lisa
Neuboeck
28
July
–
Excursion
to
an
OCCP-­‐CerJfied
Farm
Visit
our
Facebook
page
Sugarleaf
Foods
That
Nourish
or
www.sugarleafph.com
to
enlist
in
any
or
all
of
our
learning
events.
Most
acJviJes
have
a
corresponding
charge.
Schedule,
venue,
topic
&
speakers
subject
to
change
without
prior
noJce.
Limited
seats
available.
Contact
Angelo
on
0917
8039
055
for
more
informaJon,
reservaJons
&
suggesJons.
New
products
that
make
the
list!
Try
our
latest
products
that
conJnue
to
epitomise
Sugarleaf’s
mission
of
healthy
meets
yummy:
Jello’s
probioJc
fruit
pops,
raw
nut
and
dried
fruit
trail
mix
(no
added
salt
and
sugar)
and
ready-­‐to-­‐drink
Goody
cocowater
kefir.
Summer
fruits
combos
mango-­‐passion
fruit,
strawberry-­‐kiwi
and
banana-­‐orange
are
blended
with
coconut
milk,
Goody
Cocowater
Kefir
and
frozen
for
a
refreshing
icy
yet
creamy
probioJc
delight.
Buco-­‐spirulina
is
also
available
for
superfood
lovers.
Special
popsicle
flavours
or
custom
trail
mixes
with
your
preferred
fruit
and
nuts
can
be
ordered
with
prior
noJce.
Contact
Jello
on
0917
8039
055
or
email
angelo@sugarleafph.com
.
Giving
back
to
kids
in
the
city
and
up
in
the
mountains
of
Bataan
The
EVA
Charity
FoundaJon
(www.evacf.org)
and
NaJonal
Commission
on
Indigenous
Peoples
(NCIP)
recently
held
a
visit
to
the
DAP
School
for
a
delegaJon
from
the
Embassy
of
Australia.
The
visit
to
Abucay,
Bataan
introduced
aboriginal
Australian
arJst,
Dewayne
EvereHsmith,
to
the
indigenous
people
(IP)
of
the
Philippines.
The
delegaJon
was
cheerfully
welcomed
by
the
children
and
elders
of
the
community.
IP
leader
Rebecca
Reyes
introduced
the
students,
Aeta
community
and
their
culture
to
the
visitors.
ArJst
Dewayne
and
his
backup
singers,
Jodi
Haines
and
Judith
Rein,
and
his
manager,
MarJne
Delaney
began
with
a
brief
talk
about
aboriginal
Australian
culture
followed
by
a
performance
of
Just
weeks
azer
Sugarleaf's
healthy
feeding
acJvity
with
Kythe
Milaythina
Nika
Mana
Mapali
in
the
palawa
kani
aboriginal
language.
FoundaJon
last
January,
we
did
another
this
Jme
with
children
at
the
This
song
is
about
belonging
to
the
motherland
and
sharing
it
with
St.
MarJn
De
Pores
day
care.
others.
Amy's
Kitchen,
imported
in
the
Philippines
by
Sonia
Trading,
once
again
generously
supported
the
acJvity
by
providing
organic
meals
and
dessert.
The
community
also
shared
their
culture
with
the
visitors
including
Sugarleaf’s
Angelo
N.
Songco
who’s
also
EVACF’s
public
relaJons
Sugarleaf's
head
of
markeJng
and
business
development
shares
"It
is
officer.
The
elders
sang
a
song
in
the
Aeta
Magbukon
language,
always
heartwarming
to
see
the
smiles
of
children
and
people
who
which
expressed
the
Aeta’s
love
for
their
visitors.
appreciate
our
efforts.”
The
children,
dressed
in
tradiJonal
clothing,
then
gave
a
lively
St.
MarJn
De
Pores
day
care
and
feeding
center
services
the
young
performance
of
a
“Fish
Dance”,
mimicking
fish
swimming
down
the
children
aged
two
to
five
years
old
of
low
income
families
of
the
river.
The
group
was
toured
around
the
school,
explaining
its
faciliJes
Immaculate
ConcepJon
Parish.
and
curriculum.
She
informed
them
of
their
development
For
those
who
wish
to
hold
the
same
or
similar
acJviJes,
the
center
located
achievements
and
challenges.
in
Lantana
Street,
Quezon
City
is
always
open.
Contact
Sister
Glory
Tadeo,
MCSI
on
721
7665
or
0919
986
3445.
Visit
www.evacf.org,
email
evacf_org@yahoo.com
or
angelo@
sugarleaf.com
for
more
informaJon
on
how
to
volunteer
in
the
foundaJons
noteworthy
causes.
Announcements:
Holy
Week
operaZng
schedule:
Sugarleaf
Greenhills,
San
Juan
and
MakaZ
will
be
closed
from
Holy
Wednesday
to
Easter
Sunday.
OperaZons
resume
Easter
Monday,
8am.
Our
email
addresses
&
www.sugarleafph.com
have
been
restored.
Please
bear
with
our
website
which
is
currently
being
upgraded
to
serve
you
be-er.
Check
out
www.dealgrocer.com,
your
credit
card
statement
and
billing
inserts
for
exciZng
promos
this
2012!
Statements
come
from
various
sources
and
are
not
meant
to
replace
medical
advise.
Consult
your
health
care
provider
if
you
are
in
doubt
or
have
food
allergies,
health
condiZons
and
concerns,
pregnant
or
lactaZng,