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Cebu City – “Akong panghinaot na mapun-an pa ang akong kaalam kabahin sa saktong nutrisyon human aning klaseha, aron magamit nako sa akong mga anak ug ma-share sa akong mga kaila” (I hope to learn more information on proper nutrition after the classes so that I can share them to my future children as well as my loved ones). This is one of the few expectations of Ms. Mary Rose B. Anuba of Brgy. Cabitoonan, Toledo City, one of the official students of the idol ko si Nanay Nutrition School On-Air Season 2 during the virtual orientation held on 06 July 2022 via zoom conference call.
Forty-one (41) official students attended the virtual orientation facilitated by NNC 7. The orientation is part of the preparatory activity of the school on-air. The orientation served as a venue for the virtual students to learn the rules and regulations of the program and the lessons to be learned all throughout the sessions. The activity also allows them to share their expectations and commitment to the program. ND II Franz Cassandra R. Ontina presented the mechanics of the program while NO III Nasudi G. Soluta facilitated the pre-testing activity.
Read more: NNC 7 orients Idol ko si Nanay NSOA Season 2 official enrollees
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Manjuyod, Negros Oriental - The municipality of Manjuyod concludes both Nutrition Month (NM) and Disaster Resilience Month (DRM) thru Nutrifit Walk and Roadside Clean-up Drive. This was held on 29 July 2022. The route started at crossing Campuyo and ended at White Sandbar Jump-off area. The activity was attended by 350 participants composed of the municipal employees, men in uniform, Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries of barangay Campuyo and other stakeholders.
Read more: Manjuyod culminates Nutrition and Disaster Resilience Month celebration
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Cebu Province - Here in the Philippines rice is our staple food, we often heard from our fellow Filipino that “I can’t live without rice”. We are raised in a culture where a meal is not complete without rice. Like other foods rice have several variety and color, let us discover the facts of different variety of rice available in our country.
First is the black rice which is also known as purple rice, the color of this rice is due to the presence of phytochemicals in the bran. This variety is rich in protein, fiber and vitamin E antioxidants content. Research suggest that black rice contains the maximum number of antioxidants of all the varieties of rice and has low glycemic index.
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Cebu Province - A plant-based diet consists primarily of whole foods and plants, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, seeds, and nuts. When choosing a plant-based lifestyle, an individual can go vegan, vegetarian, or whole food plant-based (WFPB).
A vegan diet excludes all animal products, such as dairy, meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, and occasionally honey. Vegetarians avoid all meat and poultry but may consume eggs or dairy. WFBP emphasizes whole, minimally processed foods, and limits or avoids animal products based on personal preferences
Here are the benefits of a plant-based diet:
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Carmen, Cebu – The municipality of Carmen initiated activities to promote concerns of women. Celebrated every 20-26 June, cervical awareness week reminds women to have regular check-up to determine if they are at risk of this type of cancer affecting women of reproductive age. Women who have had 3 or more full-term pregnancies have an increased risk of developing cervical cancer.
Safe motherhood week on the other hand celebrated every 4 to 20 May aims to raise awareness regarding the proper maternal care during pregnancy, childbirth, lactation period and postnatal care, minimize maternal mortality and encourages mothers to seek proper medical and nutritional care for her and her baby. The real goal is to provide better facilities, different services to prevent maternal and child mortality during labor.
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Cebu Province - Had a little too much to drink last night? Feeling exhausted, nauseous, and tempted to take the day-off from work? If you're reading this, you clearly went overboard at that event. Here are 5 ways to eat your way out of the morning-after blues.
Read more: 5 Tips to Nutritionally Support Yourself After a Hangover
