A taste of healthy living
> Miss Universe Malaysia 2017 finalists learn a thing or two about nutrition and superfoods from La Juceria
HEALTHY is as healthy does, and with our current hectic schedules, it’s easy to forget to have our recommended five portions a day of fruit and vegetables.
Since we all can’t carry around a can of spinach like Popeye, La Juiceria has made getting a dose of daily greens and fruits an easy and yummy affair.
The company is known for its cold-pressed juicing movement that squeezes out every last drop of juice filled with precious nutrients.
It was only natural that La Juiceria Superfoods Xpress in Avenue K became the perfect spot to educate this year’s Miss Universe Malaysia finalists about healthy living. The company is also one of the sponsors for the Miss Universe Malaysia pageant.
The lucky ladies, who are all in the running to be a La Juiceria ambassador, shared an exciting morning with La Juiceria founder and managing director Anabelle Co-Martinent, who spoke about the importance of self-love, and care through food.
The enterprising CoMartinent began her journey of juicing at home as a healthier alternative for her family, which eventually evolved into a business partnership with two friends.
“I believe that one’s appearance is reflected by one’s inner health, which is through what we eat,” said Co-Martinent. “After childbirth, I realised that it was important for me to stay [healthy] for my children, as I was also breastfeeding.”
Following La Juiceria’s mission of feeding Malaysians tasty superfoods, the brand has even opened three cafes, focusing heavily on nutrition.
Finalist Charmaine Chew, 20, from Kuala Lumpur, said: “Not only am I excited that there will be a La Juiceria ambassadorship up for grabs, I also found CoMartinent’s story as an entrepreneur to be truly inspiring.
“This session was insightful, as it encouraged me to love myself through healthy eating, and was a good reminder to maintain a balanced lifestyle.”
As the finalists have a jampacked schedule, and since one of them will have the added responsibility of representing Malaysia on a global scale, La Juiceria’s resident nutritionists Ahmad Aizat and Zalikha Razali were also roped in to teach the contestants how to make a delicious, guilt-free dessert.
The girls learned how to whip up their own Instagram-worthy Acai berry bowl, and were free to unleash their creativity on the wholesome treat, besides getting a chance to sample some of La Juceria’s hearty meals.
They even got a first-hand view of the capabilities of La Juiceria’s slow juicer partner, Kuvings Malaysia’s 5th generation EVO820 Whole Slow Juicer, at work.
La Juiceria also treated the girls to some revitalising TeaTox Water to end the day on a fruity note.