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Cebu City – Ang kapistahan ug Sinulog Festival maoy tinuig nga relihiyoso ug kultural nga selebrasyon sa Sugbo alang kang Senyor Santo Niño. Ang selebrasyon giisip nga mao ang una sa labing inila nga kasaulogan sa nasud. Kini nagdani og kapin-milyon nga mga bisita gikan sa nagkalain-laing lugar sa tibook kalibotan matag tuig.
Tungod kay aduna nay kausaban sa mga giya ug health protocols ug ni relaks na usab ang mga restrictions sa pandemya, dili gayud malikayan nga mas daghan ang motambong ug mosalmot niining dakong kasaulogan.
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Cortes, Bohol Province – The Municipal Nutrition Committee of Cortes spearheaded by its Chair and Municipal Mayor Hon. Lynn Iven P. Lim conducted a Program Implementation Review (PIR). The review was held on 28 December 2022 in the municipal conference room.
The PIR is an annual activity conducted by the MNC to review, assess, and evaluate programs, projects, and services to find out the extent of their implementation and determine its impact to the intended clients. The major objectives are to measure the success of project implementation, ascertain how well objectives were reached, draw lessons for the future, and make sure the organization benefits the most from initiatives like business continuity planning.
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Cebu City – Why is it important to know the difference between low biological and high biological value protein?
Protein promotes metabolic reactions, supports tissue growth and repair, and synchronizes biological processes. The number of amino acids in a protein affects its biological significance. A food's biological value is low if it lacks one or more of the essential amino acids (low biological value).
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Cebu City - “An apple a day, keeps the doctor away”, why is this statement popular among people? And certainly, this proverb is familiar to you.
One of the most popular fruits in the world is this crunchy, vividly colored apple. Eating apples isn't a magic cure-all, but it is beneficial to your health. Apples are a very nutrient-dense fruit with numerous health advantages. They include lots of antioxidants and fiber.
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Sikatuna, Bohol – The Municipal Nutrition Committee (MNC) of Sikatuna, Bohol conducted a program implementation review on 14 December 2022 at the Municipal Function Hall. The said activity was attended by MNC Chairman/ Municipal Mayor Hon. Justiniana Ellorimo, MNAO Dr. Paz A. Maniwang, all their 10 Barangay Nutrition Scholars, and other MNC members.
The activity assessed the level of effectiveness and efficiency of program implementation of the health and nutrition program and to identify any adjustments that could be made to maximize the services provided.
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Carmen, Cebu - Ever heard of Malabar Nightshade? Locally named alugbati, it is also called Malabar Spinach. It is a leafy green vegetable and it is a member of the Basellaceae family, and its botanical name is Basella Alba. It has nothing to do with spinach. When raw, it has fleshy, juicy leaves that taste like citrus and pepper. It tastes like spinach when cooked. Malabar spinach is a popular nutritious vegetable that acts as a natural coolant. It nourishes, strengthens the body, purifies the blood, rejuvenates, and acts as an aphrodisiac. Its inclusion in a regular diet helps prevent bone weakness, anemia, cardiovascular disease, and colon cancer.
Other than those mentioned, Malabar Nightshade has different health benefits. Here are the following:
