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November, 2015

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A universal festival
uniting all as one family

MESSAGE FROM Mr KIRIT PRABHUDAS

PATEL Chairman & CEO of Motibhai Group
A very warm welcome to all our customers, management and
staff, family members and friends on this auspicious occasion of
Diwali which has undoubtedly become a universal festival celebrated by not only Hindus but people from all religious backgrounds.
Our Group has turned 84-years-old this year and I wish to take
this opportune moment to thank you all wholeheartedly and look
forward to your continued patronage for many more decades to
come.
Diwali is an opportune time to reflect on the bonds of friendship and unity which has enabled our Group to flourish to what it
is today.
It is also a time for us to find the true meaning of such festivals
and the teachings behind them.
While there are many legends associated with Diwali in Hindu
scriptures dating back to thousands of years, the significance and
message behind this great occasion remains unchanged for many
millenniums now that is to remove yourself from darkness into
light and adapt a progressive and peaceful atmosphere within and
around you.
It is a time when one should reflect on the virtues of light over
darkness, the victory of good over evil and the need for love and
peace across all sectors and dimensions of our rich society.
I am overwhelmed to note that Diwali remains a true testimony of the ancient Sanskrit script Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - a
phrase which means "the world is one family".
I wish you all a very happy and safe Diwali. May Lord Almighty
shower His blessings upon us all for many more years to come.
Happy Diwali and a prosperous new year to you all.

Celebrate Diwali with brands you trust

FOOD plays an integral part

in any festive occasion and the
universal festival of lights better
known as Diwali is definitely no
exception.
While the manner in which this
auspicious festival is celebrated in
our beautiful Fiji is unique in its
own way when compared to the
rest of the world, it is the sharing
of food, sweets and snacks which
has provided a common platform
for families, friends and neighbors
to unite and celebrate the occasion.
Undoubtedly Diwali which has
become the most anticipated and
one of the largest annual festivals
in Fiji and probably the entire
globe.
To add more flavor to your entire Diwali experience, Motibhai

Group has always stood to the fore

with its quality range of products
which includes but is not limited
to the Allowrie hundred percent
pure New Zealand Ghee and the
renowned Golden range of edible
oils such as Vanaspati, Coconut Oil,
Soya Bean Oil and Canola Oil.
Collectively these products will
take care of every aspect of the
festival be it for cooking, offering
prayers or lighting your diyas
which illuminate the entire atmosphere on what is believed to be the
darkest night of the year.
For generations, Fijians have
enjoyed mouth-watering food and
snacks using the high quality edible
oils and ghee distributed exclusively by Motibhai Group.
We hope our quality products

Ameeta Devi and

Saroj Narayan of
Nacovi, Nadi pick
up the Allowrie
100% Pure New
Zealand
Ghee
750ml and Golden Canola Oil 4ltr
respectively from
MH Nadi while
Baby
Shaggy
looks on.
will once again brighten up your
Diwali experience to your most
satisfying expectations, Motibhai
Group marketing manager Abraham Gomes said.

We take this opportunity to

wish all our valued customers a
very happy Diwali and prosperous
new year, Mr Gomes added.

Recipes on pages 4&5

Huge response for

Sprint promotion
The Win with Sprint promotion launched on Monday, September
14 has received tremendous response from customers so far.
This time the team at Sprint has teamed up with United Kingdoms
number one home appliance brand Beko to giveaway FIVE brand
new 415 litre refrigerators which will be drawn on Friday, December
11 with final entries closing on Saturday, November 28.
Sprint has become a household name in Fiji with its refreshing taste
which comes in nine different flavours since 1999 when the drinks first
rolled into the local market while Beko is an award-winning home
appliance brand officially endorsed by champion sports team FC Barcelona which has huge following across the globe.
We are very impressed with the number of entries pouring into
the entry boxes in all participating outlets and via our postal mail,
Motibhai Group marketing manager Abraham Gomes said.
For all those who have not participated yet, you still have a months
time before entries close for the main draw, Mr Gomes added.
He said customers who have already entered can continue to send
as many entries as they wish to as there is no limit on the number of
times a customer can enter into the draw which requires only one cap
per entry.
All you need to do is collect the cap of any Sprint bottle, place it in
an envelope with your name and address and drop it in entry bins provided at participating outlets or simply post it to us on PO Box 9175,
Nadi Airport for inclusion in the final draw, Mr Gomes informed.
You never know your early Christmas present could just turn out
to be an award winning brand of refrigerator which will add all the
excitement to your festive seasons food and beverage ideas. The draw
is a month away so everyone should go for it and try their luck.
Sprint is manufactured and distributed by the Motibhai Group,
bringing quality products for you and your family.

TOP: Saiyad Nabi picks

up Sprint from Shop N
Save Votualevu.

LEFT: Saimoni Kuru

of Nadi grabs a Sprint
Jumbo Cola from RB
Patel Jet-Point.

Wines are us!

There is no doubt wine has

been one of the best companion
with food and entertainment for
thousands of years now. In fact,
wines have literally evolved together with civilisation over
many generations.
While the history of wines
goes back thousands of years, it
has gained more popularity in the
last century with mass production and brand loyalty which has
made certain names a world-wide
favourite.
And here in Fiji, there is no
shortage of good wine thanks to
Motibhai Group which has been
distributing quality wines for all
occasions and suited to all tastes
for many years now.
The brands we distribute are
world-renowned and collectively
have won numerous awards at
food and wine shows and other important events across the
globe, Motibhai Group Team
Leader Hospitality Nitesh Chand

said.
Our wines have become part
of your daily life, whether its a
normal day or time for celebration, he added.
For wine lovers, even a
simple dinner party is really just
an excuse to showcase and taste
great wines in great company of
family and friends.
Many a times people may
not realise that you can actually
pair a wine not only for each food
course, but also for each segment
of the evening - upon arrival, appetizers, toasting, after dinner
sippers and so on.
More wine is expected to be
consumed during dinner parties
in comparison with regular dinners and we have a range of wines
to suit each event. Whether its a
group function, or a simple dinner with your loved ones, we at
Motibhai Group have you covered, Mr Chand concluded.

A glass of red wine at dinner

is safe and possibly beneficial
for people with type 2 diabetes, a
new trial suggests.
People who followed a healthy
diet and drank a glass of red wine

at dinner for two years ended up

with better HDL or good cholesterol and other good healthrelated factors than people on the
same diet who drank mineral water, researchers found.

Aruna Chandra of Nadi enjoying wine in

Beijing, China with her friend.

Wine at dinner safe, possibly beneficial in

type two diabetes
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But what the findings actually mean for individual patients

needs to be interpreted cautiously, and with careful medical follow-up, said Iris Shai, the studys
senior author from Ben-Gurion

University of the Negev in Beer

Sheva, Israel.
Motibhai Group is the largest
distributor of world-renowned
wines in Fiji. Please do seek your
doctors views on this article.

With a strong workforce of close to 1000, we believe in the

wellbeing and welfare of our PEOPLE...
For more information, send an email to hradmin@motibhai.com.fj

Students and teachers from the Technical College of Fiji Nadi Campus in a jovial mood with management of Motibhai Group following
their successful training completion.

Technical college students bid farewell

after fourteen-weeks of training
Twelve students enrolled under a one-year course for Cabinet Making & Joinery at the
Technical College of Fiji (TCF)
Dr Shaukat Ali Sahib Campus
in Nadi have successfully completed their fourteen weeks of
training at Motibhai Group as a
prerequisite for their second trimester assignment.
TCF Nadi Campus Principal
Paulo Daurewa while addressing the Management of Motibhai
Group on Thursday, September
24 in a special farewell ceremony
expressed his sincere appreciation to the company for being so
receptive and accommodating to
their request of accepting the students as part of Motibhai.
I on behalf of our college
wish to thank Motibhai Group for

giving the boys an opportunity

to transfer their knowledge into
skills for fourteen weeks, Mr
Daurewa said.
He said the college is very impressed with the manner in which
Motibhai Group has accommodated the students who have come
out with a better understanding of
how things work in a commercial
environment which is much different from the daily college life.
Mr Daurewa said their college
is still fledgling and assistance
and support from corporate leaders such as Motibhai Group will
go a long way in producing a
skilled workforce for Fiji.
With fourteen weeks of extensive training, the boys have
come out with better skills and
a thorough know-how of a fast-

Experience
is bought in a
wallet of time
paced commercial workplace,
Mr Daurewa added.
Motibhai Group Executive Director Bhupendra Patel bade the
students an emotional farewell
with a few words of encouragement to motivate them in their
career.
You boys came at a time
when we were very busy with all
our projects going on and have

gained first-hand understanding

and experience on how a tight
scheduled business environment
operates, Mr Patel said.
I wish to thank the college for
giving us an opportunity to assist
in increasing the pool of skilled
workforce in the country.
This training has opened
new opportunities for everyone
and we may find many of you
back here in our team in a years
time when we move to our new
complex whereby we will have
full-time joinery workshop operations.
Experience is bought in a
wallet of time and by spending
time with us, you all have certainly come out better skilled in the
career path you have chosen for
yourselves, Mr Patel said.

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Health
Benefits of
Ovaltine
By APRIL KHAN
Ovaltine is a chocolate-flavoured drink mix with added vitamins
and minerals.
Ovaltine is a brand of drink mix, available in malt and chocolate
flavours, that contains essential vitamins and minerals. Kids and adults
drink Ovaltine as a warm or cold beverage. Consumed in moderation,
it offers health benefits by providing considerable amounts of several
vitamins and minerals.
Fat-Free
Ovaltine is a fat-free drink, which encourages good heart health.
According to the American Heart Association, reducing saturated fat,
cholesterol and trans-fat in your diet can help increase heart health
by reducing the risk of developing heart disease or Type-2 diabetes.
Reduced fat consumption can also help reduce the risk of high cholesterol, which may lead to heart disease. However, making your Ovaltine with most types of milk -- anything but non-fat -- increases the fat
content of your meal and reduces its nutritional value.
B-Complex Vitamins
Ovaltine contains an array of B-complex vitamins, which are used
in the body to convert food to energy and to control appetite, mood,
sleep, contraction and relaxation of nerves and muscles, and metabolism. Vitamin B6, also found in potatoes, spinach and fish, works to
support the brain. Consuming a serving of Ovaltine contributes 15 percent toward your daily value of vitamin B-6.
Bone Health
Ovaltine contains both calcium and vitamin D, which are needed
for bone growth and strengthening. This vitamin-and-mineral combination is especially important for growing children. Due to the natural
process of aging, bones become less dense as the years go by, making
them more susceptible to fractures and increasing the risk of developing osteoporosis. An inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D can
prevent osteoporosis. Each serving of Ovaltine provides 40 percent of
the daily value for calcium and 35 percent for vitamin D.
Blood Health
The mineral iron, contained in Ovaltine, is critical for delivering
oxygen throughout the body and for haemoglobin production. A person whose body is low in iron can develop iron-deficiency anaemia,
which can cause symptoms such as fatigue, rapid pulse and difficulty
breathing. Eating foods or drinking liquids that contain iron can help to
prevent this condition. Ovaltine contains 10 percent of the daily value
of iron in each serving.

A customer picks up the Ovaltine 400g Jar which came with a combo deal at Shop N Save Votualevu.

Diwali Recipe BESAN KI BARFI

Diwali Recipe COCONUT ICE
Ingredients
250g Sweetened Condensed Milk
250g Golden Icing Sugar (sifted)
200g Friends Fiji Style Desiccated Coconut
Method
1.
Mix together the condensed milk, icing sugar and desiccated coconut in a large bowl.
2.
Break small pieces of the dough and cut into square
shapes.
3.
Dust with desiccated coconut.
4.
These will keep for up to a month at least, if stored in an
airtight container.
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Ingredients:
Besan 1 kg
Sugar 1 kg
Water 1/2 liter
Allowrie 100% Pure NZ Ghee 1 kg
For garnishing: Pistachios and Almonds
Preparation:
1. Fry besan in ghee on low flame for about 30 mins till it becomes
pink and ghee separates.
2. Mix sugar and water into a syrup.
3. Add this syrup to the besan and mix well.
4. Pour this mixture into a greased tray.
5. When it cools cut into cubes and garnish with pistachios and
almonds.

Butter or margarine? Its

your health, you choose
Most of us are consuming too
much of the unhealthier, saturated fat (which comes mainly
from animal products) in our
diets. Replacing saturated fat
with unsaturated fat improves
cholesterol levels, which can
reduce the risk of heart disease.
Healthy eating includes replacing
unhealthier saturated fat found
in foods such butter and lard,
with healthier polyunsaturated
and monounsaturated fats,
found in oils like olive, canola, sunflower and margarine
spreads.
Replacing butter with margarine
spreads is an easy way to lower our intake of saturated fat
and instead include healthier
fats to lower our risk of heart
disease. Small amounts every
day add up to large amounts
over time. By switching butter
for margarine on your morning
toast and sandwiches at lunch,
you are removing almost 3 kg
of saturated fat from your diet
in a year.
Why does Heart Foundation recommend margarine over butter?
Switching butter to margarine is
one way to reduce saturated
fat content and add healthier
unsaturated fats, for heart
health protection.
Butter is around 50% saturated
fat and 4% trans-fat the unhealthy fats that raise our cholesterol levels. On the other
hand, margarine spreads have
around 28% saturated fat,
less than 1% trans-fat (most
only 0.1-0.2%) and are a good
source of healthier fats.
Using a margarine spread instead
of butter is a simple way to reduce saturated fat and include
unsaturated fats.
A customer is all smiles while picking up the Golden Margarine 500g pack from Shop
N Save Votualevu branch. Motibhai Group are manufacturers of Golden and Marigold
brands and imports Miracle brand of margarine from Australia.

Diwali Recipe SATWA LADDOOS

Ingredients
2 Cups Friends Fiji Style
Satwa (Seven Grains) - 250g
1.5 Cup Powdered Sugar - 200g
1 Cup Allowrie 100%
Pure NZ Ghee - 200g
Cardamon (Elaichi) 7-8 pods
Method
1.
Heat ghee until melted Photo: Courtesy of Payal
thoroughly.
Chandra of Nadi
2.
In a wide basin add Satwa,
cardamom and sugar and mix thoroughly.
3.
Mix heated ghee as you progress with binding the mixture
into round balls.

SOURCE: Heart Foundation

Australia
Anita Mokashi of www.cravecookclick.
com all excited with her Diwali delights.

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