Wednesday, September 17, 2014

New Generation of Samsung Digital Appliances offers Solutions for Energy Efficiency and Space

Technology is ever evolving, but it has always been aimed at aiding everyday tasks. Samsung has taken on the higher pursuit of offering people a better lifestyle. Thus, armed with state-of-the-art electronics and a passion for innovation, Samsung has come up with their new lineup of digital household appliances that will ensure a happy home.

Air Conditioner With Triangle Design

Among their breakthrough inventions is their new air conditioner with triangle design. In a country that is notorious for its sweltering summers, a proper air conditioner is almost mandatory. But the difference between this new Smart Air Conditioner and an conventional air conditioner is clear. It does not just produce cool air; it has been tailored to be more efficient and cost-effective in this task. Thanks to its carefully engineered triangle design which allows for bigger fans within a more compact body. Thus, it circulates cool air faster, farther, and wider while maintaining a sleek look.

 The new Smart Air Conditioner is equipped with Samsung’s Digital Inverter Technology. It can maintain the desired temperature without frequently shutting off and on, so it consumes less energy. The Digital Inverter Technology helps users to stay comfortable for long periods of time, while using the minimum amount of energy – of up to 60% less electricity than conventional air conditioners.

Designed to be outstandingly efficient, its uniquely triangular design has a wider inlet, wider outlet and a bigger fan to ensure that air is cooled and expelled faster (26%), farther (14m meters) and wider (39%) – ensuring even air distribution and powerful cooling.
 
 Also, the new air conditioner begins cooling the air fast using its powerful Fast Cool mode, to cool down the room faster. It then automatically changes the mode to Comfort Cool to maintain the desired temperature. Users won’t feel cold and don’t have to keep manually changing the settings or turning the air conditioner on and off.

Energy efficiency is a key purchasing decision for consumers. The Samsung Air Conditioner’s Single User mode gives the flexibility to the user to control the capacity by effective use of energy. It uses less compressor capacity, reducing power consumption, while still providing a cool and comfortable environment. This ensures that users won’t have to worry about the electricity bill even if there’s only one person in the room.




The new Samsung Air Conditioner features Samsung’s exclusive Virus Doctor that keeps families safe and comfortable through innovative air purifying technology, which neutralizes harmful contaminants in the air. The Virus Doctor feature has received various accolades including a 2010 AHR Expo Innovation Award in the indoor air-quality category, a 1st Air Day Minister of the Environmental Award, and the Jang Young Sil Award. Now, mothers need not worry about air-born viruses and allergens with Samsung’s Virus Doctor technology.
 
Stylish and Smart, the pure Crystal Gloss™ finish and uniquely curved design of the Samsung Air Conditioner deliver a premium look. Like aerodynamic, high performance sports cars, every aspect of its streamlined body is encased in dual-injected, transparent material for an elegant finish that blends seamlessly into any modern home.
 
Using an application on a smartphone, the Smart Wi-Fi function lets users remotely control the functions of the Samsung Air Conditioner to schedule its operation. In any location with a wireless network, users can instantly turn it on and off and select the operating mode as well as temperature. Additionally, the air conditioner is able to communicate operational time and electricity usage as well as providing filter cleaning reminders. The unit can also store preferred operational settings and cooling preferences.
 
The Smart Installation is a self-diagnosis feature that ensures the air conditioner is installed perfectly by the aircon installer. It automatically checks for installation faults that might cause problems when the air conditioner starts operating.

The Smart Check automatic error-monitoring system detects and diagnoses problems and provides easy troubleshooting solutions using a smartphone application. It saves users time and prevents unnecessary costs prior to a service call.
 

Food ShowCase Refrigerator 



Part of their new lineup also includes the new Food Showcase Refrigerator. This innovation provides smart organization for all your different types of food. There are two layers of doors in order to properly showcase the contents of the refrigerator, making it much easier to visualize your stocks. There are the outer compartments for your most frequently used products, allowing instant access. And then there are the inner compartments for ingredients that you don’t use as often. Not only does this maximize space, this setup makes organizing and consuming food a simple process. Everyone in the family, including the children can access refrigerator contents with ease.

 

The new Food ShowCase Refrigerator also features an ice and water dispenser. At the touch of a button, users can enjoy a refreshing glass of chilled filtered water or fill a pitcher with cubed or crushed ice.

This refrigerator is also equipped with Samsung’s trademark Digital Inverter Technology. This means that the refrigerator utilizes the same smart technology that allows it to adjust its temperature accordingly. Thus, no unnecessary energy is consumed, making this an efficient and cost-effective appliance.
 


Front Load Washing Machine with Eco-Bubble Technology 

Another addition to their lineup of smart appliances is the Front Load Washing Machine. Doing the laundry is an arduous and time-consuming task. There are many things to consider when it comes to washing fabric, but Samsung’s newest Front Load Washing Machine makes cleaning clothes a breeze. It makes use of Samsung’s own Eco Bubble Technology that allows powerful cleaning in cold water. Using warm water is an extra step when it comes to doing the laundry, and it can also be damaging to some fabrics. But the Eco Bubble allows for easy cleaning by completely dissolving detergent even with cold water producing fine foam that easily penetrates the fabric for both effective and gentle, cutting the time, effort, and energy needed in doing this task.
 
  In addition to being extremely powerful with its high Revolution Per Minute (RPM) rate, it is also furnished with the Stain Away Program. This pre-programmed cycle was designed to deal with the 12 most common types of stains: blood, cocoa, sebum, oatmeal, tea, wine, tomato, pencil lead, mud, makeup, lipstick, and grass. It does all this with less noise, less vibration, and more performance than an ordinary washing machine. And of course, it is outfitted with the Digital Inverter Technology, guaranteeing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.


Samsung Smart Oven


Last on Samsung’s latest digital appliance lineup is the Samsung Smart Oven. The Samsung Smart Oven comes with more cooking settings in order to provide families with the best cooking experience possible. It includes features such as auto-cook for pre-programmed recipes yogurt making, dough proofing, and “Slim Fry” function. Slimfry function is what differentiates this from the typical Microwave Oven, since preparing meals no longer has to be an unhealthy experience.

The “Slim Fry” technology allows you to enjoy your favourite fried food cooked to a crisp without the oil. Cooking healthier meals for the family without cutting on taste and texture is now made possible. Meanwhile, the other smart features this smart oven has fulfilled a multitude of purposes. Its premium sensors allows it identify a food’s surface temperature, so whether it is frozen, chilled, or fresh, it can adjust its heat accordingly so you do not have to worry about overcooking or undercooking your meals. This makes it a great addition to any household.

 

Friday, September 12, 2014

How to Lose Weight Fast

My transformation :)
 I gained weight the past few months, well, I got out of proportions! :) However, I finally got back into my senses that I need to do something about it when people have been pointing out how 'healthy' I looked.

I and my closest family circle noticed the rapid weight loss as early as four days of doing the things that I'll be mentioning in this post. Now, I'm not here to tell you that you'll also lose weight as fast as I did, well, you may, but who knows? What's important is that YOU WILL LOSE WEIGHT FAST. I am not a dietitian, however, these tips were obtained from my constant research and definitely worked for me.

Let's head on to the tips.

1. Drink a glass of COLD water after waking up
I mean right after you mumug (wash your mouth). This speeds up the body's metabolism rate by 30%. Our friend, metabolism, is our body's ability to burn calories. If you have a high metabolism, you are most likely not to gain weight (or fast, to say the least).

2. Drink a glass of water before each meal
It'll fill your stomach even before you munch on your food, so, you'll end up not eating a lot on your meal.

3. Eat breakfast an hour after waking up
Eating early will help keep your insulin and blood sugar levels regulated while kick-starting your metabolism.

4. Eat until you're 80% full
How can you tell? It's when you feel that you've had enough already, then stop eating. Sometimes, we tend to go overboard, keeps on eating, especially when the food's really good. Errrrr... I was guilty of this. Our stomach is a flexible muscle; its original size is about a closed fist but it expands when it's filled with a lot of food. When it's expanded, you'll also need a bunch of food just to feel that you've had enough.


5. Eat frequently
These are small, frequent meals to stabilize sugar levels. Once your sugar levels are stabilized, you won't crave something sugary. I personally eat five times in a day (3 meals, 2 snacks) and I find that it helps me to control my proportions.


6. Eat on a smaller plate
They say that the safe size would be as small as a hand. This will trick your brain that you have a lot of food on your plate when in fact, you only have small proportions. Thus, you'll not feel that you've deprived yourself. And please, refrain from refilling your plate. It'll defeat the purpose of weight loss.


7. Only eat rice during breakfast
Since I am a Filipino (and proud of it), I cannot fully go away from eating rice. I grew up loving rice and consider it as a staple part of my meal each day, however, rice is not "weight loss friendly". So, I tamed myself to cut down my rice intake each day--- from three times, to only having it once. Don't totally cut off carbs in your diet because the body will stop burning carbs (which you may obtain from other food) and stores it in the body. Hello, body fat! Anyway, for lunch and dinner, I would usually have fruits, viand or hard-boiled egg.

8. Snack on healthy food
Ditch the white bread, soda, chips and exchange for fruits, vegetables or hard-boiled egg. I personally like eating wheat crackers and oatmeal cookies just to provide a variety.

9. Stay away from white food (bad carbohydrates)
"White food" is artificial carbohydrates which makes it bad; examples are white bread, pasta etc. Go for something that has wheat instead of "white".

10. Ditch soda/pop/carbonated drink
One regular sized bottle of soda contains at least twelve spoonfuls of sugar. Yes! So imagine if you drink multiple times of soda in a day. Soda contributes to bloating and getting rid of it will do your tummy a huge favor. I used to be a heavy drinker of soda and I admit that letting go of it was a struggle for me. What I did was to drink water every time I crave for soda; finally got over the craving and water is soooo good for the body, too!

11. Cut down artificial sugar
It's a no brainer what artificial sugar can do to our body--- it causes diabetes, it makes you hyperactive and advocates obesity. This is one of the things that I had to let go too because I used to love mi chocolates (how about one bar of Snickers a day?). However, since I've been doing things that enable me to stabilize my blood sugar level (refer above), it wasn't as hard as I expected it to be. Now, I turn to my fruits and honey for natural sugar.


 12. Drink Green tea 
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a potent extract of green tea; it increases the rate of the fat burned in the body. This targets the abdominal fat and stabilizes our energy levels; stabilized energy levels means a stabilized sugar level which in turn prevents binge eating. It is recommended to drink three cups in a day.

13. Exercise
I have to credit my faster weight loss to exercise. You're probably saying "arrrghhh... exercise??? I have no time!" I used to have this as an excuse too but to be honest, it'll always be an excuse. We have been given 24 hours in a day and allotting an hour can make a huge difference! If you have to exercise at night time when you get home from work, school, kids are asleep etc. then go ahead. You can even break it down to, say, 20 minutes in the morning, 20 in the afternoon and 20 in the evening. There's no 'proper' time to exercise, it depends on your preference or convenience. Why do we need to exercise? It helps to build lean muscles; when you have lean muscles it will lead you to obtain a higher metabolism rate. It boosts health, energy and happiness level. 

14. Have a cheat/treat day
YOLO! 'You Only Live Once' so we should give ourselves a chance to enjoy life's little pleasures. Although you're on the process of losing weight, it won't hurt if you have a day for some cakes, chocolates, pasta etc. It is recommended to have a certain day for it because you're programming your mind for a routine. My treat day is every Saturday and I would usually go to my favorite coffee shop, hang out for a long time reading books/writing/internet surfing while I devour a combination of coffee, frappe and cakes. Nevertheless, I remain mindful of my proportions and I make sure that I burn the calories that I ate when I get home.

Do you have some more tips to share on weight loss? Please leave those at the comments section below! 

Good luck on your journey to a fitter body and a healthier lifestyle!

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