Coffee & Wellness

Coffee helps improve focus and mental alertness in the operating room
By Arturo S. Dela Peña, M.D.
I've been a coffee drinker for as long as I can remember. For a Batangueño like me, it's hardly surprising. Coffee helps perk me up; I feel much more awake after one cup. more

Not all food and drinks are equal in antioxidants

SCIENTIFIC STUDIES through the years have identified fruits and vegetables—as well as food products and beverages derived from them—as sources of health-giving antioxidants. Antioxidants are substances that have been found to protect living things against diseases and slow down the signs of aging—no wonder medical scientists and researchers are very interested in them. more

The Zen of power coffee meetings
By Chris Cahilig
AS YOU enjoy your morning cup of coffee, it probably doesn’t cross your mind that you have a powerful business tool in your hands. Having presided over and attended numerous meetings—at times several of them in the course of one day—I have come to value the benefits of having coffee during such times. more

Coffee and Life in the Med School

I GREW up in a house of coffee lovers. Breakfast wouldn’t be complete without a hot mug of coffee into which family members would dip their pandesal. Little did I know that coffee would not simply be part of my trove of family memories—but would instead become a valuable companion when I entered college. more

Studies show a cup of coffee is rich in beneficial antioxidants

IT IS SAID that “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” but how about a cup of coffee? As more and more international studies show that a cup of coffee is rich in health-giving antioxidants, somebody may soon come up with a new health proverb about coffee as well. more

Good news: NESCAFÉ CLASSIC has only one-calorie when served black
July 2009
MORE health-conscious people today are avoiding high-calorie beverages. These include coffee preparations that pack in the milk, cream, and sugar—for example, a serving of latte or cappuccino has a whopping 300 to 500 calories. more

The importance of coffee breaks
June 2009
THE body needs a break, and so does the brain. This is why it is important to get a quick time off, say a 15-minute break after two to three hours of intensive work, to give the brain a breather.more

Coffee—the secret to a winning race
May 2009
Traveling at speeds of 200 kilometers an hour, Formula Three racing is an intense competition that requires quick decision-making. That's why a Formula Three racer like Eduardo Juan Preysler Peña never fails to make sure that his mental conditioning is always up to the task. more

Myrus drinks NESCAFE 3in1 for mental alertness, focus
May 2009
HOW does one stay focused and alert during performances? For new teen singing sensation Myrus, it’s by drinking his favorite NESCAFE 3in1. more

Traveling with coffee
By Reggie Santos
May 2009
NEXT to a pen, a tickler, an MP3 player with voice recording feature, a DSLR camera, people skills (not necessarily in this order), and the curiosity of a lab mouse,   a cup of coffee is an integral part of a travel journalist’s gear or to-do-list. more

Of coffee and graveyard shifts
By Reggie Santos
March 2009
WORKING in a call center is never easy.  You have to stay awake during hours when people are normally already asleep or partying. more

Kape, mahalaga sa mga manggagawa
January 2009
BAHAGI na ng buhay ng mga manggagawang Pilipino ang pag-inom ng kape. Malaki diumano ang naitutulong ng kape sa pag-iisip upang mapagbuti ang trabaho. more

Filipino Coffee Habits
By Josephine Aguilar-Placido
December 2008
FILIPINOS have developed their own unique ways of drinking NESCAFÉ and these have all been largely influenced by practices handed down to them by their elders, their living conditions, and their work environment. Some of them, though, just wanted to experiment on the flavors of this iconic coffee brand and in the process of trying out new concoctions, have developed delightful coffee treats. more

Radio jocks begin each day with a warm cup of coffee
December 2008
BEING a radio DJ requires not just a passion for music, but great wit as well. They’re not just there to play songs, after all, but likewise entertain and answer listeners’ queries. more

Coffee 101: Aroma
December 2008
PERHAPS no other beverage in the world can give a total sensory experience than coffee. more

Research studies reveal antioxidants help delay the signs of aging
December 2008
EATING or consuming antioxidant-rich foods can actually help delay signs of aging. more

Antioxidants in coffee is good news for consumers
December 2008
MANY people rely on coffee to get through their day and beyond the commonly known theories on how the beverage benefits them, they may also be unknowingly getting help from the antioxidants it contains. more

A safe travel begins with a warm cup of NESCAFÉ
November 2008
HUMAN error is the most common cause of road accidents, and this is usually brought about by what is called “driver fatigue.” more

NESCAFÉ Body Partner brings healthy living closer to coffee lovers
October 2008
EVER keenly attuned to the health and wellness needs of its consumers, the NESCAFÉ Body Partner range is giving more people the chance to experience coffee that compliments their healthy lifestyle as it tours the different malls in Manila, Davao, and Cebu. more

Coffee products provide convenient ways to load up on antioxidants
September 2008
THOSE seeking for more convenient ways to complement their healthy lifestyles may not have to look farther than their convenience store or their very own pantry at home or in the office. more

Tips in reviewing for an exam
August 2008
The cases we were required to read, some of them a thousand pages long, can’t be compared to the study load for, say, economics.  (That’s the only course I dare compare law with, since that’s the only other course I have intimate knowledge of). more

Coffee at Work in the Workplace
July 2008
THE workplace has become even more demanding and competitive that one has always to be on his toes to keep pace with all its demands and challenges. Definitely, you can’t do this half-awake. Studies show that work performance declines when alertness levels fall. more

Coffee helps student athletes perform better
June 2008
Drinking coffee has been a habit for many student athletes. A number of researches conclude that coffee stimulates the mind and reduces discomfort and fatigue that athletes experience when training and competing. With NESCAFE 3in1, it has become easier for them to prepare coffee despite being busy balancing their studies and sports training. more

Combat drowsy driving with a cup of coffee
April 2008
LONG drives especially during nighttime can be dangerous as drivers are more prone to doze off or be drowsy. In fact, the American Automobile Association lists “drowsiness” as one of the main causes of driver errors. more

Myths and facts on antioxidants in coffee
February 2008
Recent news about coffee containing a healthy amount of antioxidants has renewed interest in both coffee and antioxidants. more

NESCAFÉ Body Partner: Wellness in a cup of coffee
January 2008
COFFEE is a naturally healthy beverage packed with antioxidants that fight off free radicals that may lead to the development of certain diseases. more

NESCAFÉ Protect shares a cup of wellness tips
May 2007
NESCAFÉ Protect, the breakthrough coffee product with three times the antioxidant protection of green tea, shares helpful tips on how to make the most of your summer vacation while maintaining your total wellness. more

Why we drink NESCAFÉ PROTECT
July 2007
Professionals like Donna Santos, Helen Ortiz and Alvin Chingcuangco have all discovered a rich source of antioxidants in each mild tasting, full flavored cup of NESCAFÉ PROTECT. more

How antioxidants in coffee work
BY ALELI GANA, NUTRITIONIST
April 2007
IF you’ve ever wondered about how antioxidants work and how they fit into a healthy lifestyle, you’ve just taken a crucial first step to wellness that could drastically improve your health and prevent the onset of disease and signs of aging. more

Coffee in the workplace
by Don Robespierre Reyes, MD
July 2007
THE workplace can be a stressful environment whether you’re an employer or an employee. Stress is simply an inevitable fact of life that must be acknowledged then subsequently managed if we expect to thrive in the modern workplace. more

Antioxidants versus free-radicals: A constant battle in our body
By JARDINE DAVIES R. TORNO
August 2007
RECENT medical research indicate that coffee plays an important role in supplying our bodies with antioxidants, which help neutralize the free radicals that cause what is collectively known as oxidative stress.
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Why students drink coffee when studying
March 2007
COFFEE is the unsung hero of many a student's academic career. In more ways than one, many graduating college students can thank their favorite coffee for hurdling this important milestone in their lives. more

Starting a healthy habit
September 23, 2006 • Manila Bulletin
You may not realize it but, more often than not, it's the little things that we do on a regular basis that can have a huge impact on our health, fitness and well-being. That's the premise behind the development of NESCAFÉ PROTECT, the breakthrough coffee that contains three times more antioxidants than green tea. more

Coffee is a significant source of antioxidants in the Filipino diet
August 1, 2006 • The Philippine Star
The benefits on antioxidant-rich diet are well documented and most people agree that, a healthy, well balanced diet is the first line of defense against a host of degenerative diseases. more

Soluble coffee contains more antioxidants - Swiss Academy
June 13 2006 • Manila Bulletin
Soluble coffee contains the most number of antioxidants as compared to other commonly consumed beverages like cocoa and tea. This was revealed in a study done by Nestlé Research Center in Swizerland and presented recently at the Asian Congress of Dietitics held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). more<