Have you made your New Year's resolution for 2014? Let me guess. There is probably one item there that is health-related. Whether the goal is to lose 10 lbs, start eating healthily, or enroll in a gym - it all boils down to one thing. People these days are all aiming for a healthier lifestyle.
7 New Years' ago, i made the same resolution. I decided to live heathily inside and out. It's not just getting fit and losing that belly fat, although that's a wonderful bonus, it's also making sure that our family is eating and using the right products. Though i must admit that it has been tough to go all natural and all organic 100% of the time, i am happy that these products are now becoming more and more accessible to the Filipinos nationwide.
When my good friends, Christopher and Sharon Chua, opened an EchoStore branch in Eton Centris, i was determined to visit. I am familiar with EchoStore and was excited to shop for my family.
EchoStore sells Filipino-made products that supports a sustainable lifestyle. They have everything from food to personal/beauty and household products. The Eton Centris branch was made extra special because it's not only a store but also a restaurant (EchoCafe) that promotes healthy but delicious eating.
On top of that, the store has a little play area where the kids can safely read books and play toys while their moms do their grocery shopping and the dads enjoy an afternoon coffee in the cafe. Now isn't that so ideal for all of us parents? Also a great place to meet up with friends for coffee even when you don't have a yaya.
Here are some of the products that caught my attention while shopping at the EchoStore.
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| Beansprouts tumblers and ecosacks! |
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| Super delicious Malunggay corn snacks. Malunggay is known to increase breastmilk supply. Hoard now breastfeeding moms! |
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| Soya Chips in yummy Sour Cream. A great alternative to snacking. |
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| Granola - taste so good with your favorite cereal + non-fat milk. My favorite daily breakfast. |
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| Leyende products |
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| Human Nature products |
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| Can you say healthy ice cream? |
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| Whole Wheat Pancake Mix for your kids! They won't even notice the healthy switch. |
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| GIGA products (side note: i especially love their Eucalyptus Body Spray that i use as a room scent and insect repellant) |
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| Zenutrients products |
I bought a few more products during our visit that i was not able to take pictures of like the Island Basics Lavender & Tea Tree Make Up Remover (works like eye magic for stubborn liquid eyeliners!) and a host of various insect repellants that i know are Deet-free and safe for my kids.
Eton Centris is pretty far from where i live but i know i'll find myself back there one of these days. To all of you living in Quezon City, what are you waiting for? Start the year right and jumpstart your family to a healthier lifestyle! Your journey to good health starts today.
ECHOstore Centris Walk ETON Mall, EDSA corner Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
Tel: (632)709.7800
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hooray to a healthy lifestyle!
Yes! Let's all do that in 2014!