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Read more: Isabela City launches Dietary Supplementation Program
In celebration of the 48th Nutrition Month Campaign, the City Government of Isabela, through their City Population Office/City Nutrition Affairs Office, launched a Dietary Supplementation Program last July 11, 2022 in pursuant to Republic Act 11148 or known as “Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act," a complementary early childhood care and development services in the first 1000 days.
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As we are faced with the pandemic, numerous factors arise for people to suffer anxiety, such as having a vulnerable person in the family, risk of diseases, and following COVID-19 protocols. Although these are just some of the factors that may trigger a person to have or suffer from anxiety, still this mental condition shouldn’t be taken for granted. If you are one of those who suffer from or prone to this condition, you should need to know that there are several treatment options to surpass this condition. That includes mental training, cognitive behavioral therapy, and some medications. But did you know that the foods you eat and drink can affect the level or status of your anxiety? Research strongly suggests that nutrition plays an important role in the management and prevention of the symptoms of anxiety.
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Smoothies are a popular wellness fad that are typically marketed as being healthier. These flexible beverages are accessible, family-friendly, and can be changed to suit any taste or dietary need, according to Ansley Hill of Healthline. Smoothies are simple to make at home, but they're also available fresh or in bottles at most major supermarkets and cafés. Though some include a variety of fruit and veggies, others are full of sugar or have other unhealthy additives. As a result, you may be pondering whether they are a healthier option. So, do morning smoothies help you lose weight? And, if so, how do you produce nutritionally balanced versions at home?
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Rice (Oryza sativa) is one of the world's oldest cereal grains, with a 5,000-year history of cultivation. Moreover, half of the world's population eats rice as a staple diet, and Asia produces 90% of the world's rice. White rice is widely regarded in the health community as a bad choice. It has been heavily processed, and the hull (hard protective coating), bran (outer layer), and germ have all been removed (nutrient-rich core). Brown rice, on the other hand, is just dehulled. As a result, white rice is deficient in a number of vitamins and minerals found in brown rice. So, is white rice really that bad for you?
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The waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is a rapid assessment of fat distribution that can reveal information about a person's general health according to Lana Burgess of Medical News Today. Furthermore, people who carry more weight around their stomach than their hips may be more susceptible to certain health problems. Your doctor can use the waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) as one of several assessments to see if your weight is putting your health at risk.
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Did you know that certain foods can obstruct iodine absorption? Yes, consumption of foods that contain goitrogens, which are substances that interfere with the uptake of iodine in the thyroid, can exacerbate iodine deficiency. Goitrogens are compounds found in certain foods. When consumed in excess, they can interfere with the normal function of the thyroid gland. They make it more difficult for the thyroid to produce the hormones your body needs for normal metabolic function. The link between goitrogens and thyroid function was first described in 1928 when scientists observed thyroid gland enlargement in rabbits eating fresh cabbage. This enlargement of the thyroid gland is also known as a goiter, which is where the term goitrogen comes from. Goiter is commonly the noticeable sign of iodine deficiency; however, brain damage, mental retardation, procreative failure, and childhood mortality are more grave consequences that goitrogens may pose. The discovery led to the hypothesis that substances in some vegetables may affect thyroid function when consumed in excess.
