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Bindoy, Negros Oriental – It’s now the Christmas season! It means year-end parties and events. Nowadays, having a slim and toned arm, flat stomach, and perfectly toned body is now a trend because of social media. While choosing the right routine to lose weight might be challenging because you must plan and stick to new habits. Sometimes, we cannot deny the fact that we crave and miss the foods we want to eat. And when you already had it, the guilt rushes in and it seems like you already committed a sin because deep down in yourself you know that you’re cheating. Is cheating, okay?
Cheating is really scary, then have a cheat meal instead. According to Northwestern Medicine, after a cheat meal, our body increases Leptin, the “anti-starvation” hormone responsible for sending hunger messages in our brain which causes the food to burn calories faster. So, it gives some tricks thinking the food we ate is enough. So yes! Cheating a meal is okay.
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Cebu City – Dr. Parolita A. Mission, NNC 7 Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator encouraged the different Development Management Officers in the provinces of Cebu and Negros Oriental to help enhance their LGUs’ respective local nutrition action plans (LNAP).
This was done during the Philippine Multi-sectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP) Technical Discussion held on 22-23 November 2022 at the Sarrosa International Hotel, Cebu City. Organized by the Department of Health CV CHD, the said activity was attended by 12 Development Management Officers (DMOs) from Cebu and Negros Oriental Province.
Read more: NNC 7 inspires DMOs to assist LGUs in enhancing LNAPs
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Dumanjug, Cebu – As we approach this holiday season, we think of travel, family gatherings, favorite seasonal flavors, and, of course, gifts. But finding the perfect gift for friends and family can be difficult. Especially if you want to give a thoughtful gift.
When it comes to meaningful Christmas gifts, health and wellness products are a good option to think of. These gifts show that you care about the overall health of your receiver and can be what your friends and family members need to splurge themselves and feel valued. Some of the best budget wellness gifts include gifts of calming aromas, pain remedies, movie or concert tickets, books of inspiring stories, motivational videos, or simply a gift of time.
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Mandaue City, Cebu – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Region VII acknowledged the support of the National Nutrition Council Region VII in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). The certificates of appreciation were presented by DSWD 7 RD Shalaine S. Lucero during the graduation rites of 4Ps beneficiaries held at the Mandaue Sports and Cultural Complex, Mandaue City on 29 November 2022.
NNC 7 is an active member of the expanded regional advisory council (ERAC), the regional body that provides policy directions and recommendations on program implementation. The interagency body promotes regional ownership among agencies and local implementers to guarantee the availability and provision of necessary support services and access to basic services for qualified household beneficiaries.
The 4Ps is a poverty reduction strategy of the Philippine Government that provides grants to extremely poor households to provide and improve health, nutrition, and education, particularly 0-14 aged children. The program aims to foster the necessary behavior for parents to adequately perform their duties and responsibilities, particularly in investing in their children’s future.
Read more: DSWD 7 recognizes contribution of NNC 7 in the 4Ps program
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Sibonga, Cebu – Costus igneus is an herbaceous plant found in tropical regions. In India, the Philippines, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is commonly known as insulin plant because of its anti-diabetic properties. Insulin plant, stepladder, and spiral plume are some of the names given to this plant, known by its botanical name as Chamaecostus cuspidatus. Consisting of nearly 150 species, costus are the largest of the family. Although the plant is native to America, it grows densely and is found mainly in tropical climates.
In 2015, the insulin plant gained popularity in the Philippines because of its health benefit especially in lowering blood sugar naturally and safely.
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San Francisco, Cebu – Central Visayas’ youngest Nutriskwela Community Radio Network Program DYNH 99.1 Radyo Kalampusan celebrated its third anniversary.
The event was held on 26 November 2022 through a Nutriskwela Radio Caravan were members of the Community Radio Council (CRC), station anchors and staff, and LGU representatives visit all 15 barangays in San Francisco.
The caravan was followed by an anniversary event at the Barangay Union Covered Court, San Francisco, Cebu. Attended by more than a hundred participants from all over Camotes Island, the celebration highlighted the official presentation of all the station anchors behind every successful program of the station as well as the first-ever Radyo Kalampusan Singing Battle of which 12 finalists from all over Camotes Island took part.
