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Who among us doesn’t recognize these small fish known as Anchovies that offer good benefits? In this article, we will learn more about anchovies. Did you know that anchovies are common fish found in both marine and freshwater environments worldwide, are a major food source for many predatory fish? These briny morsels are prized by humans for their briny flavor and can liven up a variety of dishes. Several thousand years ago, anchovies became a seafood staple. In the olden days, they play an important role in a condiment that was worth as much as the top perfumes of the time in Ancient Rome.
Anchovies are high in vitamins and minerals that are good for your health. They are best known for their omega-3 fatty acid content, which promotes brain and heart health. Anchovies also contain selenium, which may lower the risk of certain cancers if consumed on a regular basis. Anchovies have the following health benefits:
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Is it safe to drink your favorite local drink “Lambanog”? Drinking coconut lambanog is common in rural areas especially during special occasions, social gatherings, and other events. Coconut wine or Lambanog is a natural and chemical-free alcoholic liquor obtained from distillation of naturally fermented coconut sap. It is high in alcohol content and potency. It contains a minimum of 30% alcohol and can be used as base liquor to other flavored spirits and cocktail concoctions. This local drink is classified into pure and flavored coconut lambanog. Pure Lambanog is unmodified, clear, and colorless commonly found in local stores while the Flavored Lambanog is added with fresh fruits or FDA-approved food colors and flavors fitted for more adventurous drinkers.
According to the Department of Health Secretary Dr. Francisco T. Duque, III, Methanol is a naturally occurring by-product during the distilling process of alcoholic beverages and is present in low amounts, however, it should be removed after fermentation. Methanol is toxic, and high amounts of ingestion can lead to serious adverse effects such as blindness, permanent neurologic dysfunction, or death.
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Read more: NNC9 joins the First Quarterly MNC Meeting in Mahayag, ZamboSur
In preparation for the implementation of the Tutok Kainan: Dietary Supplementation Program (DSP) for pregnant women and 6-23 months old children, NNC 9 Provincial Nutrition Focal Point (PNFP) for Zamboanga del Sur, Ms. Marie-Claire Gaas, joined the first quarter MNC Meeting of Mahayag, last January 18, 2022. The purpose of her attendance in this meeting is to provide a thorough orientation to all the members of the Municipal Nutrition Committee to the concerned program which will soon be launched in their municipality for the province of Zamboanga del Sur. The abovementioned activity was presided by Mr. Reuby Enguito, Administrative Assistant to the local chief executive, and eighteen (18) MNC members were in attendance.
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Carpenter syndrome is one of several uncommon genetic illnesses known as "acrocephalopolysyndactyly" (ACPS). Premature closure of the fibrous joints (cranial sutures) between certain bones of the skull (craniosynostosis), causing the top of the head to appear pointed (acrocephaly); webbing or fusion (syndactyly) of certain fingers or toes (digits); and/or more than the normal number of digits are all characteristics of ACPS (polydactyly). Carpenter syndrome, commonly known as ACPS type II, is a neurological disorder.
Carpenter syndrome affects one or more of the following symptoms in children:
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Diet and nutrition have a significant impact on oral health. They influence the development and progression of oral diseases and conditions such as caries, periodontal disease, erosion, and others. While nutrition refers to the micronutrients and macronutrients that the body requires, diet refers to the specific foods consumed. The relationship between oral health and diet and nutrition is bidirectional. Diet and nutrition affect oral health, and the health of the mouth affects nutrients consumed. Dental diseases and tooth loss have a significant impact on self-esteem, ability to eat, nutrition, and health, both in childhood and later in life. Extensive tooth loss in older people may limit healthy food intake, impair nutrition, and increase the risk of chronic diseases.
Most common oral health diseases include dental caries, periodontal disease, and dental erosion. The consumption of sugars has been associated with an increased risk of developing dental caries. Dental caries is the most common oral disease worldwide. The term dental caries can refer to both the disease process and the cavitated or non-cavitated lesions that form as a result of the disease process. Carbohydrate consumption is an important nutritional factor in the development of caries. Sugars, specifically, are considered to be the most important drivers of caries development. Acidic by-products produced by bacteria in biofilm (dental plaque) via fermentation of dietary carbohydrates demineralize dental hard tissues. More specifically, there is a rapid drop in pH (to 5.5 or below) in tooth biofilm after carbohydrates are ingested. This lower pH can also alter the balance of microbes in the biofilm, resulting in a higher proportion of acidic biofilm species, further exacerbating tooth demineralization.
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As we celebrate Philippine Heart Month this February, we need to understand how to take care of our heart health as it is also necessary to raise awareness of this concern all over the country. Most of us are well aware of the danger brought about by any bad condition of this internal organ but do we really do our best to care for our heart? This article will give you an overview of heart health to better understand what we need to know to live longer.
According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the world’s foremost cause of mortality, causing 1 in every 3 deaths. In the Philippines, cardiovascular conditions are moreover the number one cause of death, with a recorded 50,000 dying each year. The cause of heart attacks and strokes are common as a result of the combination of several predisposing factors, such as tobacco use, undesirable diet and weight, physical dormancy and utilization of liquor, hypertension, diabetes, and high level of cholesterol. It is never too late to think and start shifting to a healthier diet and lifestyle. The American Heart Association have developed guidelines we can follow to take care of our heart health and this includes the following:
