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It’s raining mangoes! Did you know that 1 serving (70 g) of Mango can satisfy up to 55% of your daily Vitamin C needs? It is also a good source of Vitamin A in the form of Beta carotene. The two most popular mango variants that are in season nowadays are Indian Mangoes and Carabao Mangoes. They can be eaten ripe or unripe and can be eaten fresh or as a flavoring ingredient in savory dishes.
1 serving of unripe Indian Mango is equivalent to:
● ½ cup sliced
● 1 piece (6.5 cm diameter)
● 80 g edible portion, no peel and no seed
● 140 g fruit with peel and seed
1 serving of ripe Carabao Mango is equivalent to:
● ½ cup sliced
● 1 slice (8 x 7 cm)
● 70 g edible portion, no peel and no seed
● 104 g fruit with peel
Here are some of the health benefits of Mangoes:
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Breakfast is probably the most important meal of the day, especially for growing children. While it is indeed essential for children’s optimum growth, studies show that breakfast can also contribute to children’s creativity, focus and learning capacity. A 2012 study by Pivik et al. showed that school-aged children who ate breakfast had enhanced focus and attention on math tasks as compared to those who skipped breakfast. Another 2016 study by Fulford et al. showed that adolescents aged 12 - 14 who had breakfast had greater brain activation on areas for planned actions, visual processing and memory as compared to those who skipped breakfast. These studies support the role of healthy breakfast for students because the brain is highly dependent on a continuous supply of -nutrients needed for the cognitive demands of learning. This still applies for school-aged children who are studying online. Here are breakfast tips for students to optimize online learning:
Read more: Importance of Breakfast for Children Studying at Home
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Did you know that Pomelo or Citrus grandis is the world’s largest citrus fruit? Pomelo season usually runs from November to January in the Philippines. It has a greenish to yellow peel, a whitish to deep red colored pulp, and a sweet-sour taste. Davao is the major producer of the sweet varieties due to its favorable climate and soil profile.
One serving is equivalent to 2 segments of the fruit (around 100 g) which contains:
● 51 calories which is a good low calorie snack or dessert for those who are trying to lose weight
● 46 mg of Vitamin C which already satisfies up to 75 % of the daily Vitamin C needs of adult Filipino Males and Females 19 - 29 y.o.
Here are some of the potential health benefits of this fruit when eaten regularly:
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Short answer is YES. According to the World Health Organization as of May 2020: “Transmission of active COVID-19 (virus that can cause infection) through breast milk and breastfeeding has not been detected to date. There is no reason to avoid or stop breastfeeding.” The Center for Disease Control (CDC) also recommends breastfeeding for mothers who have suspected or proven COVID-19 because breast milk is the best source of nutrition and protection of infants against infections.
Read more: Is Breastfeeding Safe for COVID-positive Mothers?
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04 June 2021—NNC XI, as a member of the Regional Task Group on Food Resiliency, participated in a meeting convened by the Regional Office of Agriculture, as the lead agency of the Task Group. The meeting provided the group with an overview of the third phase of the National and Regional Action Plan against COVID-19, including its objectives, strategies the framework and the roles and responsibilities of the Task Group in executing the Plan.
The National Action Plan against COVID-19 uses the three main strategies: Response, Vaccination and Recovery. For this to materialize at the local level, a Regional Task Group was organized with Office of Civil Defense XI as the lead agency. The Regional Task Group is then grouped into the following clusters: Response Cluster which is led by DOH XI; Vaccine Cluster, also led by DOH XI; and Recovery Cluster which is led by NEDA XI.
The Recovery Cluster is composed of five (5) Task Group, namely: 1. Food Resiliency; 2. Governance; 3. Economic Recovery; 4. Social Recovery; and 5. Transport Support and local travel.
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Durian is considered the King of Fruits…well, at least in Davao! Durian season usually runs from August to October. It is one of Davao’s iconic fruits that is popular for its unique flavor and aroma. It has a creamy texture and a sweet-bitter taste. The unique flavor and aroma is due to its fat, sugar and volatile compounds like esters and sulfur-containing compounds such as thioacetals, thioesters thiolanes and alcohols. Here are 5 reasons why you should add Durian into your diet:
1. It has a lower Glucose Index value as compared to other fruits. Even though Durian contains sugar, it has a relatively lower Glucose Index value. Glycemic Index (GI) is a measure of how fast the blood glucose levels increase after intake of a certain food. The fiber and fat content of Durian slows the conversion of carbohydrate to glucose and delays its absorption. Thus, it causes lesser spikes in blood glucose levels which makes it a suitable fruit for Diabetics when eaten in moderation.
