Mott's: Nurturing Goodness for Your Family Since 1842

Yes, an apple a day does keep the doctor away! The apple, that shiny, beautiful red fruit which teased its way into Eve's heart and lured Snow White into an enchanting sleep, is packed with all sorts of nutritional benefits. Not only does it boost your immune system, it also cleanses your liver, prevents cataracts, controls weight, and contributes to a healthy heart.(1) It's no wonder then that the folks over at Mott's love working with this luscious fruit!

It all started with S.R. Mott, who has been growing apples in New York since 1842. Using techniques he learned from his grandfather, Mott perfected advanced pasteurization and filtration techniques at his mill, resulting in the popularity of his products.

Mott's 100% Original Apple Juice offers nurturing goodness for the entire family. It's not only great-tasting and nutritious, it is also rooted in the fine tradition of making the most of the goodness of the lovely apple. Through the years, Mott's has proven to be the expert when it comes to apples by offering delicious products of consistently high quality. Generations of mothers have trusted Mott's for its venerable heritage.

Every eight-ounce serving of Mott's 100% Original Apple Juice provides your family with two servings of fruit and 120% Daily Value Vitamin C. That's not just 100% juice, that's also 100% delicious!

Apple juice is great in so many healthy ways. Just one serving of apple juice already gives your body a nice boost of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It's got vitamin C and polyphenol antioxidants which work to improve your overall health and well-being. It also has loads of potassium to keep your heart healthy and strong.

There are a string of other benefits to drinking apple juice:

1. Protects the heart: Because of the antioxidant flavonoids and phytonutrients in apple juice, drinking apple juice helps lower the risk of heart disease^.(2)

2. Goodbye asthma: Because apple juice is so high in antioxidants, it can very well help prevent asthma attacks. A study has shown that apple consumption has been associated with decreased risk of asthma.⁽³⁾
3. Prevents cancer: Apple juice not only has antioxidant activity, it also has antimutagenic characteristics, anti-inflammatory mechanisms, and immunity features, among others. All these help reduce the risk of cancer. ⁽⁴⁾

4. Improves memory: A new study shows drinking apple juice may improve memory. By preventing the decline of an essential neurotransmitter known as acetylcholine, drinking apple juice may help improve one's memory. ⁽⁵⁾
5. Helps fight Alzheimer's Disease: Antioxidant-rich apple juice may also reduce problems associated with memory loss and help fight Alzheimer's disease. ⁽⁶⁾

It's not surprising then that one of the country's most conscientious moms, Janice Villanueva, founder of Mommy Mundo, likes stocking up on Mott's 100% Original Apple Juice. Apart from all its nutritious goodness, Janice says, “Like most moms today, I am discerning about what I put in the grocery cart, what goes into our refrigerator, what goes into my kids' bodies.  First thing we moms do when we consider buying a product is usually to check the label. When you see a label like that of Mott's we sometimes feel we hit the jackpot because we've found a healthier alternative for our family.  The fact that it not only tastes good, but this 100% Apple Juice, with 0% fat, no sugar added, is gluten free and with added Vitamin C and knowing that it has been a well-loved brand for more than a century  makes Mott's a perfect complement to my goals for a healthy lifestyle for me and my family”

Mott's 100% Original Apple Juice is available in 32oz and 64oz in leading supermarkets and groceries nationwide.

• 15 Health Benefits of Eating Apples, Reader's Digest Best Health Magazine (http://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-eats/nutrition/15-health-benefits-of-eating-apples)
• Lancet 1993 October 23; 342 (8878): 1007-11; Apple juice 'protects the heart,' BBC News: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/1180175.stm
• New York Fruit Quarterly, Volume 11, Number 4, 2003-2004
• Planta Medica Journal, 2008 Oct; 74 (13) 1608-24
• http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20060804/alzheimers-apple
• http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20060804/alzheimers-apple

The Medical City Launched Nationwide Health Movement

Longer, healthier lives for Filipinos through preventive healthcare

The Medical City (TMC) kicks off “Be Healthy Always”, a nationwide movement to inspire, push, and empower Filipinos to start taking an active role in their health.

Leading the journey towards a healthier Philippines. The Medical City (TMC) brings

its world class healthcare expertise to the Activity Center of TriNoma Mall in Quezon City

to kick off the “Be Healthy Always” Movement.

When was the last time you visited your doctor for a check-up?

Most of us might have a hard time remembering because it has probably been months—or worse, years—since we last had a medical check-up.  Here in the Philippines, rarely do individuals voluntarily go to their doctors on a regular basis, brushing it off as an unnecessary expense and not realizing the crucial role of preventive healthcare in prolonging lives and actually avoiding daunting medical bills.

“Prevention should be integrated into all aspects of our lives,” shares Dr. Alfredo R.A. Bengzon, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Medical City (TMC).  “Through regular check-ups, diseases can be detected in their early stages hence allowing doctors to immediately manage them effectively without the expensive treatments.”

In line with its commitment to advancing health care in the country through its world class service and network of specialized experts, The Medical City (TMC) launched Be Healthy Always, a movement that advocates the power of prevention and encourages Filipinos to take charge of their health and wellbeing by ensuring regular check-ups.

Last October 10-11, TMC brought its world-class preventive health care practice to TriNoma Mall in Quezon City with an event entitled, the ”Be Healthy Always Movement: Get Checked!”  In the two-day event, the public were given access to free full medical consultations with TMC doctors in the following areas: cardiology, ophthalmology, women’s health and pediatric health.  TMC’s experts stressed that the ideal prevention approach not only includes healthy lifestyle choices, but also promotes the early and proactive detection, diagnosis and appropriate management of conditions and illnesses, throughout one’s entire lifecycle. Discussions with the public also covered topics such as the best defense against heart diseases, aging well, customized care for diabetics, and the basic to-do's for expecting mothers.

“At TMC, we are committed to empowering families to making healthier choices by expanding our services to ensure that quality healthcare is accessible to all,” says Dr. Bengzon.  “Through the Be Healthy Always Movement, we want to inspire and push every Filipino to start taking an active role in caring for their health, to see families live life to its fullest and as burden-free as possible.”

Joining TMC in this movement are their partners in pushing for a healthier Philippines namely Zenith Medical Equipment, Inc., Unilab Consumer Health, Rebmann, Inc., Marben Commercial, Biocare Medical System, Aimed Advance Imaging Solutions, Scientific Biotech Specialties, Inc., Slimmers World, Watson’s, and Johnson & Johnson Phils., Inc.

Clinics located at points of convenience

TMC has taken its brand into the global arena through the ownership and operation of the Guam Regional Medical City, the first and only private hospital in Guam and the establishment of ambulatory clinics in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries through the opening of the Dubai clinic.

TMC clinics are bringing world class health care service to Filipino neighborhoods with the benefit of keeping all medical information in one reliable network – a service first in the Nation’s history.

The Medical City

The Medical City (TMC) is a tertiary care hospital with 45 years of experience in hospital operation and administration. Its world-class health care complex serves some 40,000 in-patients and 400,000 out-patients annually. TMC has a medical staff of over 1,000 physicians who are established experts in their various fields of specialization. This core of professionals is complemented by a 2,200-strong human resource complement, engaged in allied medical, administrative and support services.

At the heart of TMC's service philosophy are new paradigms of hospital care addressing the entire continuum of health needs, and the patient as an equal, informed and empowered partner in the pursuit and preservation of health. TMC is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), the world’s most prestigious accrediting body for international health care organizations.

Championing a nationwide health movement. The Medical City’s President and CEO

Dr. Alfredo R.A. Bengzon (fourth from right) poses with the TMC team to launch

the two-day activity with a ribbon-cutting ceremony

Empowering TMC’s partners through accessible healthcare. More than a thousand members of the public avail of free medical consultations with TMC’s doctors

 in areas such as Cardiovascular, Diabetes, and Women’s Health.

Promoting proactive healthcare throughout one’s entire life cycle.

Family members of varying ages wait in line to chart their blood pressure, weight, and height.

For more information on the Be Healthy Always Movement:

The Medical City

(T): (632) 988-1000

(W): www.themedicalcity.com

SOLAR PICTURES RELEASE: OPERATOR opens October 21 in Cinemas

Olson Brothers Answer “Operator” Call

Directors Amariah and Obin Olson talk about the inspiration for their new film OPERATOR opening in cinemas nationwide October 21, 2015

When a veteran 911 call center Operator's daughter is held hostage, she's left desperate with no choice but to follow a caller's rules; send a message through dispatch for all Los Angeles police and fire units to scatter to remote destinations where they are met with chaos; cars crashing, explosions, and gunfire. 

Not knowing who or why, the one thing Amanda knows is if she fails to secretly collaborate with one of the police, her ex-husband - she'll be the sole person responsible for facilitating the biggest crime of the century. Now she must race the clock to make the choice of her life - save the city - or save her daughter.

Operator stars Mischa Barton (The O.C., The Sixth Sense, Notting Hill); Luke Goss (Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Frankenstein, Blade II) Ving Rhames (Mission Impossible, Dawn of The Dead, Pulp Fiction) and Michael Pare (The Lincoln Lawyer, Hope Floats, The Philadelphia Experiment).

“Operator is an action/thriller exploring an aspect of society that is important but often overlooked: 911 call center operators and emergency dispatchers,” says director Amariah Olson

“The Story was compelling for us as directors because of the insight it provides into these unsung heroes, men and women faced with so many crimes and having to learn to deal with these situations as the first response team... and then throw in the thought of “what if this system were taken over by a criminal to pull off the biggest heist of the century?” We thought this idea would be very interesting to explore as a film, thus Operator was born,” he added.

Olson explains the film is about everyday people who get thrown into extraordinary situations. “Luke Goss doesn’t play a superhero cop. In fact, he’s just been demoted and is struggling with his personal life. Mischa Barton’s character is a mother, a behind-the-scenes type of hero. Ving Rhames isn’t just the bad guy. He had to play an intense character with only a phone, no other actors to play off of. Michael Pare’s character is a cop that toys with greed and with frustrations that seem common these days.”

Audiences will enjoy the various layers that make this high-octane film more than the stereotypical shoot-em-up flick. Suspense and intrigue gets woven through every scene. We try to keep the suspense high and the action well-paced. You don’t know what’s going to happen next. You don’t know who’s in on it. You don’t know what’s going to happen to your favorite characters or the characters that you hate the most.

When the audience has to pay Php200 for a film, they need to be able to feel fulfilled when the end credits start rolling. If they can feel gratified with a fun, suspenseful thrill ride that keeps them guessing, then we’ve done our jobs.

Starting October 21, answer the call of the OPERATOR in cinemas nationwide. Distributed by Solar Pictures.