Soyami Blogging Contest: Snacking without the Guilt

 

I’ve been with Soyami Chips from the time it was launched in Active Fun SM North Edsa, even before it became available in the market. I’ve been blogging about its health benefits as compared to munching on regular potato chips for as long as I can remember. I’ll never grow tired writing about Soyami because of three things: 1. I sincerely believe in the product, 2. It has health benefits and 3. I like Ms. Apples Morales, owner and President of AM Soyami. She’s got a really good heart and a ready smile for everyone.

So when I received an invite for another Soyami event, given the fact that I did not join their blogging contest (I knew it was some sort of an awarding night), I immediately confirmed my attendance, never mind if the venue was at Tourne Restaurant in The Fort Strip (far from where I live in Quezon City). I knew it would be a wonderful night with all my blogger friends there.

As usual, my fellow blogger friend Milette Sison of http://www.luckyfinds-shareapic.blogspot.com and I came earlier than expected. We were the ones who arrived early, with the staff still setting-up. It was my first time at the Tourne Restaurant and I’d have to say it had given me a good impression. It had WiFi access to all its guests; they practice slow food (not the usual fast food), which for me is synonymous to Zen style of eating anyway. It was cozy and perfect for family and friends. 

 

Anyway, going back to Soyami night, I even tweeted on my Android mobile phone about healthy night with Soyami on Twitter because Tourne owner and Chef Sandralyn told us that she’d be serving healthy dishes with Soyami as ingredient for dinner that night. It was exciting to eat healthy foods as I’ve been seriously trying to lose a couple of pounds by totally giving up on rice (I’ve been on this diet mode since Christmas 2011), and so far I’ve successfully eliminated rice on my meals. 

 

Marc Nelson hosted the Soyami night, giving the chance for a photo opportunity with both male and female bloggers, my Mom included. But I did not bother to have a photo with him as I’m not really into celebrities. There were talks about physical fitness and healthy eating by guest speakers. A few products were introduced such as Treehugger (pencil and ballpen made from recycled materials such as old newspapers), Qlife’s Face One (acne, whitening and anti-aging products made from Swiss Apple Stem Cell) and Haribon Foundation. 

Seeing my own Mom getting giddy like a teenager in front of Marc Nelson was something.

 But the real highlight of the night was the awarding of the Soyami Blogging Contest where Alleluia a.k.a. Paige San Juan, who came all the way from Pampanga, emerged as the Grand winner, taking home P10, 000 and 3 months supply of Soyami products. Fellow bloggers  Melanie Cortez-Abuel and Richard Mamuyac won the 2^nd and 3^rd place respectively, both receiving cash prizes and a month’s supply of Soyami products as well.

The Grand Winner Paige San Juan with Ms. Apples Morales and Marc Nelson.

 

Going back to Soyami, I am glad that they have new products aside from the chips and sticks. For one, they have baked soya oatmeal cookies and soya puto seko. These are good for the kids’ baon in school although I’d still go for Soyami’s White Cheddar chips and Basil Sticks at the drop of the hat anytime.

Soyami Chips (original, pizza and white cheddar), sticks (garlic, spicy and basil) and Soyami Oatmeal cookies and puto seko are now available in leading supermarkets.

Congratulations to all the Soyami Blogging Contest winners and more power to Soyami!!!

Purple Plum Fairy thanks AM Soyami, Ms. Apple Morales and Mr. Mc Richard Paglicawan for the invite.

 xoxo,

Soyami Soya Chips: The Healthier & Delicious Way to Snack

Soyami Soya Chips are available in three exciting flavors--Original, Pizza & my favorite White Cheddar.

Let's face it: We all love to eat, especially in between meal times. But judging by the number of adults and children who become morbidly obese (ehem...I am guilty, okay...), this is truly alarming. We must act now with courage to choose healthier foods unless we'd like to see ourselves suffering later with a dreaded disease like heart problems, cancers and diabetes. Being young doesn't exempt the youngsters with these life-long illnesses. The bad part is, they seem to abuse their bodies in all the wrong sense, thinking that because they are young, they can do anything. Sadly, nobody is exempted, being young doesn't make one immune to the risks of having an unfit and dangerous lifestyle. 

Eating healthier alternatives and choosing the right food is a must for everyone. They say that we are what we eat. It may seem difficult at first, but it is just a matter of making a big decision. Instead of drinking sodas and softdrinks, have a freshly squeeze fruit juice, in lieu of an ice cream, enjoy a cup of fat-free yogurt, have vegetable salad to keep you full and ditch eating junk foods, eat Soyami Soya Chips or styx instead.

Soyami Soya Stix are best paired with pasta. Available in two flavors: Cheese & Chili.

Soyami Soya Chips is a great snack that is perfectly light. It is low in fat, sodium and calories. Plus it is made from real soya. It had no MSG, zero transfat and non-GMO. Not to mention, it comes in three delicious flavors: original, pizza and my all-time favorite, white cheddar. Who says healthy foods aren't delicious? Well, Soyami is definitely yummy!

I was recently invited to attend an event organized by Soyami Soya Chips where US certified and Biggest Loser Philippine Edition nutritionist Ms. Nadine Tengco had a sample cooking demonstration using Soyami Soya Chips on their healthy recipes and shared healthy tips on how to effectively lose unwanted pounds.  

 Biggest Loser Philippine edition resident Nutritionist Ms. Nadine Tengco, US certified nutritionist

Ms. Tengco shared three healthy recipes great for our children's baon to school such as Tuna Nuggets, Cheesy Soyami Pizza Macaroni and Banana-Nut Smoothie. Ms. Apple Morales of Soyami Soya Chips assisted Ms. Tengco. She's a huge fan of soya that she thought of coming up with soya-based chips made available to the market, hence, Soyami Soya Chips was born. Soy-enhanced food can add variety and nutritive value to children's diet without sacrificing taste. Soy foods are readily accepted and enjoyed by children and adolescents as tasty alternatives to meat and  dairy. 

Ms. Tengco shared amazing recipes & tips on how to lose weight with the help of Soyami's Ms. Apple Morales.

According to Ms. Tengco, incorporating soy into meals help decrease fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and calories, while it increases fiber and still providing children the key vitamins and minerals that they need. Soy in itself contains many essential nutrients important for growth and development, and works well as a primary source of protein without contributing to excess calories. 

Ms. Tengco, blogger/mom Joy Mendiola of occasionsofjoy.com with Soyami's Ms. Apple Morales.

During the said event, fellow mommy blogger, Joy Mendiola of occasionsofjoy.com volunteered to help prepare the tuna nuggets. She even made a heart-shaped nugget, made with love, for her kids. Having tried the tuna nuggets myself, I'd say I liked it best among all the three recipes prepared that day. Sure, it had a different taste than your usual chicken nuggets, but it had a unique taste all its own. It didn't had the "fishy" taste too since the tuna had been enveloped in potato and carrot puree. It made the nuggets taste a bit sweeter and tastier. Not to mention, Soyami original chips were used instead of bread crumbs or any special breading powder. I'd like to think that's what made it more different. And the crushed Soyami chips served as a good extender too.

Three days later, I had tried the tuna nuggets recipe at home. To my surprise, my 9-year-old Kyle as well as my teenage cousins loved it. This is a great way to sneak in veggies for those kids who aren't really into eating vegetables. They didn't even noticed the potatoes and carrots inside each nuggets because they were in puree form, while still retaining their nutritional value. If you want a copy of this recipe, please visit my food blog Security Blanket. 

So mommies, the next time you snack on, make sure that you choose the healthier alternatives that are available such as snacking on delicious Soyami Soya Chips and Styx and while you're at it, you could also try to experiment a bit by incorporating them into yummy healthy recipes. 

For more healthy Soyami recipes, visit their website at www.amsoyami.com. Like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/soyami/153606294663903 and while you're at it, please also like the Purple Plum Fairy page, www.facebook.com/pages/Purple-Plum-Fairy/175479122501697. Thank you so much!

Trying my best to munch on healthier foods from now on,

Disclaimer: I am not compensated for this blog post. My opinions are 100% my own.