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Mindful eating during the Holidays
The month of December is the period for socializing and gathering with family, celebrating, and eating a lot of food. During the holidays, enticement arises, since our daily routines are interrupted by gatherings and other events. Besides that, this may go on for weeks. The holidays are a time for the celebration which is accompanied…
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Help support your Brain Functions with the Foods you eat
The brain is a very vital organ because it is the control center of your body which allows you to move, feel, think, breathe, and more. And since it has such a huge job, it’s important that we provide it with plenty of fuel and nutrients to help it function properly and stay healthy. The…
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Learn more about healthy Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are found in many kinds of foods both healthy and unhealthy – bread, milk, potatoes, beans, popcorn, cookies, pasta, soft drinks, and many more. They come in many forms and the most common and abundant forms are sugar, starches, and fibers. We all know that a balanced diet should include three of the major…
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Tips and ideas for Teaching Children about Nutrition
To moms with kids, you probably always find yourself constantly paddling through the challenge of teaching your kids about nutrition so that they grow up and make their own wise decisions about the food that they should eat and their health. And yes, it is not easy. The kid’s world is filled with treats at school, junk…
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What is Holiday Heart Syndrome?
The month of December, for us Filipinos, is very memorable because it is the time for family gatherings. Of course, family gatherings are more fun with food. Thus, it is time for overconsumption of some unhealthy foods, which is bad for your heart. There are plenty of opportunities to put your determination to the test…
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NNC9 lauds the 2021 ZamPen Nutrition Champions during RNAC 2022
On 7 December 2022, the National Nutrition Council IX (NNC9) successfully held the 2022 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony (RNAC) of Zamboanga Peninsula at Sapphire Room, Grand Astoria Hotel, Zamboanga City. This prestigious event was spearheaded by the National Nutrition Council in collaboration with the Regional Nutrition and Anti-Hunger Committee (RNAHC). The ceremony was attended by…
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Meningococcal Vaccine: Why is it important to get a shot?
In today’s world, especially during this pandemic. People are afraid to take the risk of getting a shot. But, aside from the Covid-19 vaccine that we should get, it is also important for us to know what other vaccines we should get for us to fight today’s diseases. What is Meningococcal Vaccine? These are vaccines…
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What is Hormonal Acne?
Hormonal acne is exactly what it sounds like, that is acne caused by hormonal fluctuations. Although hormonal acne is most commonly associated with puberty, it can affect adults of any age. It is more common in women. Acne is estimated to affect 50% of women aged 20 to 29. It affects approximately 25% of women…
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The Health Risk we need to watch for in an Infant Botulism?
Botulism is a toxin that assaults the body’s nerves, also pronounced “BOT-choo-liz-um,” a rare but deadly sickness that can result in difficulties breathing, muscle paralysis, and even death. The bacteria Clostridium botulinum, as well as Clostridium butyricum and Clostridium baratii, occasionally produce this toxin. Infant botulism is a rare bacterial condition that affects babies’ large intestines. Baby…
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Dandelion Tea and its potential Health Benefits
According to Rachel Nall of Medical News Today, people can brew whole dandelion plants or just the leaves, roots, or stems to make tea. Dandelion tea is high in vitamin A and may have many health benefits, but there isn’t enough scientific evidence to back it up. Dandelion teas differ in nutritional content because different…
