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Did you know that ⅓ cup of cooked munggo or ½ cup of boiled peanuts gives 8 grams of protein that is equivalent to 1 matchbox size of lean pork or chicken? Munggo is a type of legume. Legumes come from the mature seeds of pod-bearing plants and are considered a plant source of protein for vegetarians or for those who are looking for a meat substitute. Here are examples of locally available legumes:
- Chickpeas / Garbanzos
- Cow Peas / Paayap
- Green Peas / Gisantes
- Kidney Beans / Abitsuwelas
- Lentils
- Lima Beans / Patani
- Munggo Beans / Munggo
- Soybeans / Utaw o Balatong
Read more: Legumes and Beans Talk: Cheap and Low Fat Protein Source
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Did you know that 1 piece of Tokwa is equivalent to 1 matchbox size of pork or chicken meat for only 5 pesos? Tokwa is made by extracting soy milk from soybeans and calcium sulfate is added to make it firm and compressed into small square shape sizes called Tokwa. This makes it a good source of protein and calcium for lactose intolerant individuals.
Tokwa is also considered a plant-based meat alternative that contains zero cholesterol and heart healthy fats such as unsaturated fatty acids. It also contains B vitamins, iron, calcium and zinc which can be used in place of milk or dairy. Oligosaccharides from soybeans may also serve as prebiotics or food for our good bacteria. Soy also contains isoflavones which acts as an antioxidant which may protect against the development of cancer, aid in improving hypertension and in lowering cholesterol levels.
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28 April 2021 – Maco, Davao de Oro gears up as onset of MELLPI Pro activities is fast approaching. The NNC Davao Region, represented by OIC NO III Alona E. Teo and NO II Megan Kristyl Lendio, personally visited the municipality to conduct a much-needed orientation on MELLPI Pro and provide technical assistance in preparation for the upcoming national evaluation.
The NNC XI team, assisted by the Municipal Nutrition Program Coordinator Bhenzar Sam, began the visit by extending their courtesies to the Honorable Mayor Alvera Veronica R. Rimando, Chair of the Municipal Nutrition Committee. OIC NO III Teo, assisted by NOI Lendio, then proceeded with the orientation on the MELLPI Pro Implementing Guidelines and overview on how to use the newly-developed MELLPI Pro Tools for the monitoring and evaluation of LGUs and Focal Persons.
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Our body has a natural mechanism to protect us from bacteria and viruses. From a healthy skin barrier up to the cells within our body - they all need nutrients to function properly on a daily basis. Disease or infection occurs when there is a lack or excess of these nutrients which can be aggravated by stress, lack of sleep and other environmental factors. So here are 10 nutrition tips to help boost or support your immunity not only against COVID-19 but also against other diseases.
- Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables to get plenty of vitamins and minerals. Many of the nutrients mentioned above can be supplied by a variety of fruits and vegetables, root crops, meat, poultry, beans and legumes.
- Eat foods rich in Vitamin C and E. These vitamins are antioxidants that are needed to scavenge free radicals produced when our body is fighting an infection. They also help prevent and reduce the severity of respiratory tract infections. The following are the food sources:
Read more: 10 Nutrition Tips to Boost Your Immunity Against COVID-19
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The local government of Magsaysay has recently turned over several completed health facility projects which totaled to P8 million for various barangays. This according to a status posted in the official Facebook page of LGU Magsaysay on April 16, 2021. The facebook post said that during the Ceremonial Turnover conducted in Balnate Gym in Barangay Balnate, Magsaysay, three (3) newly-constructed Barangay Health Stations (BHS) worth 2 Million pesos each, were turned over to the respective Barangay Officials of Barangays Balnate, Tagaytay and Dalumay.
Read more: Magsaysay, Davao del Sur turns over Health Facility Projects
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After a hiatus of almost a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Nagkakaisang Lingkod-Bayan ng Davao Oriental Outreach Caravan is back -- this time bringing much-needed services in the sitios. This according to an official facebook post of Davao Oriental.
According to the facebook post on May 2, the Caravan, led by Governor Nelson Dayanghirang, along with personnel from the municipal and provincial government, has already reached around 1,050 households in two sitios in the municipality of Manay last April 29-30.
The post explained that the Caravan, which was conceptualized by Governor Dayanghirang, aims to provide holistic services for sustainable peace and development, through the provision of various services to the public.
