In a recent survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), they found that one out of two adult Filipinos has borderline to high cholesterol mainly because of unhealthy diet and lifestyle.
To simplify this, if you don’t have a high cholesterol count, chances are that the next person beside you does. That’s how high this unhealthy stat is. And what’s the main reason behind it? Most of us love to eat fatty foods that contribute to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. Not surprisingly, based on the latest report of the Philippine Statistics Authority, heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the country.
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Fortunately, if you happen to read this, you still have a chance to save yourself from unhealthy-food related diseases by taking the Quaker Smart Heart Challenge.
First introduced in 2004 in the Philippines, the challenge was developed to demonstrate how adding oatmeal to your daily diet helps reduce cholesterol. “Oats is a common cereal noted for its heart benefits, owing particularly to its high soluble fiber content called beta-glucan,” says Dr. Rodolfo F. Florentino, Immediate Past Chairman-President of the Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. “Scientific studies have shown that beta-glucan is capable of lowering the cholesterol level in the blood, particularly LDL-cholesterol,” he adds.
How To Join The Quaker Smart Heart Challenge
1. Go to http://m.me/QuakerOatsPhilippines using your mobile phone.
2. Answer a series of questions about your current health status and your information where your Starter Kit will be delivered if ever you qualify in joining the challenge.
3. When you qualify, you will be given a participant number that you will register when you go to a Quaker booth to have a free blood cholesterol check (no fasting needed).
For the complete step-step procedure, you can go to Quaker Smart Heart Challenge Mechanics & Waiver Form
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Join #QuakerSmartHeartChallenge and lower your high cholesterol in 30 days.
The Quaker Smart Heart Challenge aims to help individuals lower their high cholesterol in just 30 days by making one simple change: incorporating two scoops or eight tablespoons of Quaker oatmeal daily, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol. This challenge was created to help adults learn about and develop heart-healthy eating habits, especially now that more and more individuals – including more and more young Filipinos – are experiencing heart problems and high cholesterol levels.
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This is such a delicious challenge because Quaker Oats can be prepared in so many ways that you and your family will love to eat. Check out Quaker Oats Philippines FB page and you will find a multitude of recipes that are not only pleasing to the eyes but really yummy as well.
Quaker also partnered with health coach Nadine Tengco to create a variety of sweet and savory recipes to complement the 30-day Quaker Smart Heart Challenge, perfect for young Filipinos who are looking to take better care of their hearts. Make your own oats breakfast jars with recipes like Coco-Choco Oat Jar and Oats n’ Mango Breakfast Jar, or step up your morning pick-me-up with Oats n’ Raisins Banana Mug Cake or Whipped Egg-Whites n’ Oats.
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Oats n’ Raisins Banana Mugcake
Salted Caramel Oats
Smoked fish and oats
It’s never late to start a healthy lifestyle. Imagine that it can only take a spoonful of delicious Quaker Oats (available in Chocolate, Banana & Honey, Chocolate with Milk, Milky Original, Beef & Carrot, Chicken w/ Mushroom, Banana bites, Fruit & Nut, and Tropical Fruit) to be able to have a healthy heart, one that will equate to longer life together with our loved ones.
So what are you waiting for? Take the challenge now.
It is a very shocking fact that one out of two adult Filipinos has borderline to high cholesterol mainly because of unhealthy diet and lifestyle. This is such a delicious and health-giving challenge. We should follow a better diet for a healthy tomorrow.
I’m amazed at the stats for the Phillipines, well done you for showcasing the issue.
I didn’t know that oats had this affect on cholesterol, good to know!
It’s always good to make smart choices for our health I like this challenge it should be a Worldwide Challenge
Oatmeal was definitely a comfort food for me when I was growing up! Sadly, I cannot eat it anymore! 🙁
The Quaker Smart Heart Challenge is clearly a much needed initiative. It’s so hard to eat healthy sometimes — work and other obligations make grabbing a processed thing so much easier. But I love that this challenge makes you really think about food and about overall heart health.
Oatmeal is great but can be boring. Some great ideas here.
This is a great event for healthy heart awareness. I have Quaker in the pantry. I think I will have it for breakfast tomorrow.
Not an avid quacker eater but I would do it for the challenge (lol). Give me those breakfast munchies! Haha!
I love Quaker oatmeal for breakfast. it so delicious and healthy. I’m so sad because of others they don’t like this oatmeal.
I love eating Quaker Oats oatmeal. It is the perfect breakfast item for cold mornings of the winter. Perfect to add toppings like fruits and milk!
I absolutely love oatmeal! The Oats n’ Raisins Banana Mugcake looks delicious. I know it tastes amazing!
I love this initiative! Such a great way for more people to start eating healthier!
Quaker oats (large flakes, naturally) are actually a huge part of my day to day – bit it overnight oats or cooked oats, or oat muffins, they’re my go to! Yummm.
I love Oats! They have so many different flavors so it makes it easy to pick out!
This sounds like a cool challenge to partake in!
I love oatmeal! This is so cool that they have this challenge going on. I am going to have to stop eating gluten because I just found out I have a serious sensitivity to it, but my boys still eat it and love it.
I am really amazed to see the food types.
It looks really great.
Wow! This looks great! I’ve been eating oats for meal and can you believe it? I didn’t know all of these cool facts until I read your post!
Gosh, I could probably join this challenge (sadly). Cholesterol seems to shoot up after the age of 40, even for healthier folks than myself. I’m working on this now.
Our family has been eating organic oatmeal for years. It is so good for you in so many ways.
wow, thats cool to differentiate in such food, very nice
What an experience with learning how to cook with the available ingredients!
Wow… it looks much delicious and tasty…thanks for sharing these facts with us…
I like oatmeal, I eat it any time of the day, my best cereal so far.
Oats and oatmeal are favorites in our house. I love the idea of community challenge that supports healthy eating and lifestyle.
I love oats and porridge. I knew that had good health benefits for your heart. I think the Quaker programme is brilliant.
High cholesterol can be modified, treated and controlled. Studies have shown that 70 grams of oats per day for 30 days can reduce cholesterol. So excited to jump in to this!
I really love oats and this sounds like a great challenge to everyone I hope everyone gets a chance to win.
This is a great intiative to reduce cholesterol. Hope many take part.
Oats are SO good for you! We eat them daily in our house.
I had no idea that heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the Philippines. The Quaker challenges sounds helpful!
I recently added quaker oat to my meal because I’m not getting much exercise. I don’t like but I have to now 🙂
Great challenge. Have fun and get health
Great challenge
It combines eating and enjoying the health of our hearts
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