Philips brings you a healthy and stress-free summer | Hot Off The Press

Temperatures are rising, the sun gets hotter than ever, and school is almost out. That means it's summer, and everyone is out for some fun with family and friends. Indoor and outdoor activities are available for everyone - it doesn't matter what your interests are, summer will always find people doing things a step up more than usual.

Family outings, barkada reunions at the beach, or just the regular night outs with co-workers, the world of Philips small appliances are always within reach to help you achieve a stress-free summer.

Healthier Habits

While fads in general are rarely beneficial, no one can deny that the popularity of running as a sport has been a good thing. Many people have taken to running because of the ease of getting into it (everybody knows how to run), and it requires almost no equipment, except for good running shoes.

Take advantage of this active streak by complementing it with healthy eating habits. Avoid fried and processed foods, and cut down on foods that are high in saturated fats and cholesterol. The Philips Food Steamer HD9140 is a high quality steamer that features the unique Flavor Booster that improves steamed food by infusing it with your favorite herbs and spices.

The Philips Food Steamer comes with preset timings for fish, vegetables, and a lot more. It also comes with a Recipe Book that you can try out for more variety. Steamed food shouldn't be boring and bland, and Philips will show you how. For those with busy schedules, the Keep Warm feature also allows you to prepare your meals in advance. It's also easy to clean with its Removable Drip Tray, and the stackable parts are dishwasher-safe.

Carbohydrates are not bad for the body. If you're going to burn calories, you need carbs for fuel. The Philips Rice Cooker HD4729 will always give you the perfect pot of rice anytime. With its automatic one touch button, you don't have to watch over the cooking time. The Rice Cooker also keeps the rice warm up to 12 hours, making a steaming cup of perfectly cooked rice always available.

As outings and trips will be inevitable during the summer season, the Philips Rice Cooker is very ideal for bringing to feed the mob. It has a capacity of 10 liters/cups, and very easy to clean with its non-stick pot. The detachable power cord also allows for more convenient transport and storage.

For a state=of-the-art twist in cooking, try the Rice Cooker HD 4755 with Artificial Intelligence. There are 6 preset cooking menus for different kinds of rice, and 5 food menus including congee, soup, steam, stew and cake. The Keep Warm function and timer makes it easy to schedule the cooking time around hectic schedules. It's so hip and stylish it doesn't look like a kitchen appliance.

Bring on the Heat in Style

Summer also brings with it the desire for never ending parties and late nights. The Philips Steam Iron GC1420 will always keep your clothes in tiptop condition. And because no one ever wants to spend a second more on household chores more than necessary, the uniquely designed steam holes and non-stick soleplate of this Steam Iron makes ironing your clothes a breeze.

The Steam Iron provides continuous steam up to 17g/min for better crease removal. You also don't have to worry about accidentally ironing a permanent burn mark on your favorite shirt, as it easily glides on most fabrics, and temperature control is easy. The Calc Clean feature prevents the iron from scale build-up making it suitable for use with tap water.

Quench the Heat the Healthy Way

Drinking lots of fluids is a great way to lose weight and replenish water loss from sweating in the summer heat. However, soda and instant fruit juices and iced tea blends are very high in sugar. Fresh fruit juices and fruit shakes are better for your health. Keep your inner cool as the temperatures rise with the Philips Aluminum Juicer and Aluminum Blender.

The Philips Aluminum Juicer HR 1861 features different control settings for soft and hard fruits and vegetables. There is no need to precut the fruits as the extra large feeding tube accommodates bigger chunks for maximum juicing. The juicer is made of anodized aluminum that leaves the appliance stain-free, and lasts longer than conventional juicers. The micromesh filter is also made of stainless steel. The 1.5L juice jug makes it possible to make large batches of juice at once, powered by a 700-watt motor.

The matching Philips Aluminum Blender HR 2094 features a somewhat stronger 750-watt motor that can cut and crush just about anything, from fruits to vegetables to ice. Choose the exact speed you need, with a dedicated Smoothie function and an Ice Crush button. The long-lasting serrated blades provide perfect crushing and blending, and results in a clearer juice without seeds. Both the juicer and blender include recipe books for more varieties in making your own juices and blends.

Ongoing Promos

All models of Philips Juicers and Blenders are on discounted prices at 20% at all appliance centers nationwide from March 15 to May 31, 2010. "Healthy Demonstrations", a detailed product demonstration of the Philips Aluminum Juicer and Blender, are also ongoing in selected appliance stores around the country every weekend.

The recently concluded Philips Fanaticash Promo has awarded the grand prize of P500,000 in cash to the winner, Ms. Maria Lourdes Garcia. The promo period ran from November 15, 2009 to January 15, 2010. Buyers of any Philips participating products were entitled to join the raffle. A total of 100 units Philips 32" LCD TVs and 100 units of Philips Air cleaner were given away during the promo run. The Grand Raffle draw was held last Jan. 29 at Tocoms office.