Manila, Philippines — When former assistant TV director at ABS-CBN and now advertising project manager Kim Legaspi Sacdalan learned that she was having problems with her sugar levels after her pregnancy, she knew she wanted to make a lifestyle change not just for herself, but also for her daughter and family.
“When I gave birth to my daughter, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I could not produce insulin during my pregnancy. It is important to produce insulin from pancreas, which helps in regulating blood sugar to transform into energy. My instant reaction was, I wanted to improve my lifestyle choices for a better health so I can cater more my loved ones,” Kim shared with Stylish Magazine.
“I realized I needed to watch my nutrition more intently so I can improve my health,” she added.
Her friend of 15 years, soap opera head writer Clarissa Estuar Navarro, who was also just starting her married life at the time, has always been a health-conscious gal who watches her sugar levels regularly. Both working in the industries of TV production and advertising, as well as starting a new phase in life at the time, the BFFs were discussing how important it was to take care of one’s self as adults who balance both their careers and new families.
The two then realized that while there are medicines and products that help in managing sugar levels, they decided they wanted to make a wellness product that is very easy to incorporate into their lifestyle change, so they can truly elevate their health.
“We thought, we were not getting any younger, why not create a product that addresses this health issue? We want to cater to the clientele with the same issue with their sugar levels,” Kim added.
“We are huge coffee-drinkers so we thought of making a coffee product with health benefits that can help us better manage our health as we enjoy drinking it,” Clarissa said.
In November 2021, Kim and Clarissa decided to introduce Mireya Sugar Watchers Instant Coffee Mix to the market via their online store.
The Miracle in Mireya
Mireya is the Spanish word for “miracle” as the two did find a great coffee formulation that can help with managing sugar levels.
“The good thing about Mireya Sugar Watchers Instant Coffee Mix is that it has a lot of health benefits. It is not acidic, unlike any other usual coffee brands,” Clarissa said.
The dynamic duo launched the Mireya Sugar Watchers Instant Coffee Mix, specifically made for people who want to watch their sugar levels for better health. With ingredients such as ampalaya, mangosteen, cinnamon, green coffee beans, banaba and lemongrass, the health benefits in Mireya coffee drink aid in managing diabetic conditions.
According to the two, most 3-in-1 coffee products in the market right now have the tendency to damage gut microbes that help regulate metabolism and blood sugar. These are linked to weight gain and chronic inflammation, which are a risk factor for cardiovascular, kidney and periodontal diseases.
Instead of the typical sugary cream in coffee, coconut skimmed milk is used in the 3-in-1 Mireya coffee drink. While there are non-dairy creamers in the market right now, such just worsen one’s blood sugar condition and heighten blood pressure problems even more. So Mireya’s coconut skimmed milk is a great, healthy and tasty option.
Of course, delicious Arabica beans are used as the main coffee ingredient in Mireya– fresh from Sagada and Abra in the Philippines.
“Coffee is a daily favorite that we all enjoy, so we are proud we offer one that has real health benefits,” Kim added. “With Mireya, we are offering 9-in-1 health benefits because of the ingredients in the coffee.”
Mangosteen has anti-diabetic properties, as well as antimicrobial and anticancer potential in its nutrients. Meanwhile, the presence of significant levels of charntin, which are peptides that resemble insulin, and alkaloids in ampalaya help in managing diabetes. Mireya also has the slimming effects of green coffee beans.
Kim herself saw the benefits of Mireya Sugar Watchers Instant Coffee Mix as she has seen amazing improvement in own health.
“During our initial months, we were happy to hear positive feedback from our clientele, as they enjoyed positive effects from Mireya coffee. They were reporting that it addressed constipation, it helped in weight management because they were losing weight, and it assisted in addressing sugar cravings. So of course we were happy,” Kim said.
“It felt so fulfilling that drinking our coffee helped a lot of people lessen the spike in their sugar levels. We made sure the coffee is delicious, and does not taste leafy despite its herbal ingredients. I lost weight from drinking Mireya.”
Later on, the duo also launched the Mireya Herbal Blend Capsules, which have the same health benefits.
Mireya is open for distributorship. For for more info on how to avail the products or how to start your business with Mireya, message the brand on Instagram @mireyablends and on Facebook at facebook.com/MireyaBlends.