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Cebu City, Nancy Cudis-Ucag, MIND 7 VP for Social Media — The First 1,000 Days of a child is the most crucial stage of their lives. It is when their brain begins to grow and develop and is being structured and molded for their lifelong health and future.
According to research in early childhood development, nutrition, relationships, and the environment play a significant role in a child's growth, including the brain. And the First 1,000 Days is the most vital period — that golden window of opportunity — to deliver all three effectively.
What is the impact of the First 1,000 Days on a child's brain development? Here are five critical points to ponder:
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Cebu City – Whenever you go to a Filipino party, there’s one dish you’ll always see. That is none other than Lumpia. Lumpia has been loved for so many years by Filipinos among all ages. It is sometimes offered as an appetizer or snack and is made of a thin crepe-like wrapper that is filled with a mixture of ground meat, vegetables, and spices and fried until golden.
Fried foods might be high in calories and fat. But you can make a lot of varieties of lumpia and make it a little healthier. The inclusion of vegetables high in fiber in lumpia’s filling is one of the dish's main health advantages. A good source of fiber is found in vegetables like carrots, onions, and cabbage, which aids in maintaining a healthy digestive system and preventing constipation. Additionally, fiber has been shown to reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
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Antequera, Bohol - The Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs) of Antequera, Bohol conducted a BNS outreach project in Barangay Bicahan this municipality on 23 January 2023. With the theme “BNS padayong nagpakabana sa mga buntis alang sa maayong panglawas ug kaugmaon sa kabataan”, the outreach activity included a health and nutrition education session for mothers and caregivers of children below 5 years old, and distribution of eggs and milk to pregnant and lactating women. Toys were also provided to children-attendees which gave sparkle to their eyes. More than 50 mothers and children were able to avail said services.
Topics discussed included the Importance first 1000 days facilitated by DOH CV CHD ND II Sarah Belle Antiola, Preventing Child Injuries by Barangay Kagawad and VAWC focal Leonora Quimson, and the Importance of Immunization by Midwife II Rosemarie Gementiza.
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Manjuyod, Negros Oriental – With Valentine's Day fast approaching, everyone is busy in planning how to express their affection either through modest or extravagant gestures. However, it is also important to practice self-love this year!
Self-love is a topic that is frequently discussed nowadays. What does it imply? It sounds fantastic. Why is it important to love oneself and how can we accomplish that? Self-love entails treating oneself with kindness and respect, as well as fostering his/her own development and overall welfare. Loving oneself comes through in everything you do.
Here are three ways of loving oneself through diet to enhance your health and general well-being.
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Tagbilaran, Bohol – The most effective way to cleanse your body is to consume detoxifying foods and beverages that keep it clean and healthy.
Cruciferous and green leafy vegetables have anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties, according to the journal Evidence-Based Complementary Alternative Medicine. They are also high in fiber, which promotes toxin excretion via bile and stool. Malunggay, spinach, pechay, scallion (spring onions), lettuce, and other examples can be found in your backyard garden.
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Cebu City - Why is breastfeeding recommended? What is there in breast milk that it is more preferred and recommended by health experts rather than formula milk?
Here are the main reasons why:
