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The National Nutrition Council IX (NNC9) represented by DMO II Marie-Claire Gaas, participated in the Orientation on Community Participation in Procurement and EPAHP Results Framework held at Chandler Suites, Pagadian City. It was attended by members of the Regional Convergence Team (RCT) composed of heads or directors, and representatives from the regional line agencies. This activity aims to 1. To have a better understanding of the implementing guidelines on CPP for EPAHP Projects; 2. To equip the RCT with the knowledge which is necessary to further the growth and help achieve the socio-economic objectives of the entire program, and 3: To familiarize and acknowledge the obligations of each regional partner agency in the procurement of goods and services through NP-CP.
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The majority of our food products contain peanuts, and some of them specifically contain salted peanuts. However, are salted peanuts healthy? The term "groundnuts" refers to peanuts. These are primarily grown in tropical and subtropical regions, and because of their high oil content, they are categorized as grain legumes and oil crops. It is edible and packed with nutrients that will promote your health. It provides your body with fiber and protein.
They are conveniently available in the market for your food. These come in a variety of flavors, including butter, salted, roasted, and chocolate-covered peanuts. They are simple to eat. These are high in calories, so you should be aware of how much you consume each day. It is best to consume 1-2 ounces of salted peanuts every day if you wish to profit from them. Consuming them in this quantity will provide a number of health advantages, including controlled blood pressure, healthy skin and hair, and healthy pregnancy.
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Read more: Super Foods to fight against Iodine Deficiency Disorder
According to the American Thyroid Association, if you don't have enough iodine in your body, you won't be able to produce enough thyroid hormone. Thus, iodine deficiency can cause thyroid enlargement, hypothyroidism, and intellectual disabilities in infants and children born to iodine-deficient mothers. According to Michael B. Zimmermann, your thyroid gland requires iodine to produce thyroid hormones, which have many important responsibilities in your body. But Iodine is not produced by the body, so it must be obtained through diet. For most adults, the recommended daily intake (RDI) of iodine is 150 mcg per day. The requirements are more stringent for women who are pregnant or nursing.
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Fire cider is a tonic containing many spicy ingredients. It is an alternative medicine, according to supporters, that may offer a variety of potential health advantages, including enhancing wellbeing and boosting immunity, as reported by Rachel Ann Tee-Melegrito of Medical News Today. Due to the numerous alleged health advantages of fire cider, some individuals may think about trying it. Further, some people might just like the flavor and drink it or use it as a dressing. Although fire cider does include a number of substances that may have health advantages, these claims have not yet been supported by a study. More and more individuals are searching for natural therapies that will boost their immune systems and keep them healthy as preventative health becomes more and more popular. According to Katey Davidson of Healthline, fire cider is a well-liked yet divisive tonic. Despite the fact that critics claim it is little more than a spicy mixture, it is used in alternative medicine to strengthen immunity and combat colds.
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One of the Nutritious vegetables is Sponge Gourd or in tagalog word is Patola. Patola is basically a fruit but consumed as vegetable. Patola is one of the foremost common vegetables in the Philippines. It is even included in one of well-known Tagalog children’s rhyme, Bahay Kubo. A common fruit in the Philippines, Patola is the unripe fruit of the plant having the scientific name Luffa acutangular also called the Luffa or Loofah gourd, is a member of the cucumber family, Patola is adapted to humid tropics. In the Philippines, it can be grown all through the year. However, for ideal production, select soil with a high level of organic matter. This crop can be productively developed in rain-field and irrigated farms but not effectively with dry soils.
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Living a healthy lifestyle can boost your baby's health and help you control weight gain throughout pregnancy. Additionally, choosing healthy foods during pregnancy can make it simpler to lose excess weight after giving birth. According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), the weight you gain during pregnancy has an impact on both the short- and long-term health of both you and your unborn child. Learn about the recommended weight gain during pregnancy and the actions you can take to achieve your weight gain objective. Depending on their pre-pregnancy weight and body mass index, a pregnant individual has to achieve the required weight increase targets (BMI). Health issues may result from gaining weight less or more than is advised.
