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Physical Activity to Fight Obesity
In particular, given its close connection to the emergence of non-communicable illnesses, which are currently among the major causes of death, morbidity, and disability in the nation, overnutrition, such as overweight and obesity, is a severe health problem. Obesity can be attributed to unhealthy lifestyle choices and a lack of health-supportive environments. One of these…
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Vitamins that may Help You Sleep
We are aware of the strong link between nutrition and sleep. However, the fact is that scientists still don’t fully understand how particular foods affect our ability to sleep. The quantity and quality of our sleep, as well as how much of it we get, may be influenced by these vitamins.
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What you need to know about Shatavari?
According to Bethany Cadman of Medical News Today, Shatavari is a species of asparagus plant that has been used for centuries in Indian Ayurvedic medicine. Moreover, Shatavari, also known as satavar or Asparagus racemosus (A. racemosus), is said to promote fertility and have a variety of health benefits, particularly for the female reproductive system. The…
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Is it ok to skip breakfast in favor of two Apples?
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, as we’ve all heard. Do you make it a point to indulge in one of these sweet fruits every day? If you frequently skip a serving of fruit, we have a suggestion for you: Eat an apple for the morning as apples have a very high nutritional…
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Importance of Broccoli as a Complementary Food for Babies
Newborn children are exclusively breastfed for the first six months of their lives. Complementary foods are offered to suit their nutritional demands after six months. The process of gently weaning a baby off of supplementary feeding is known as weaning. Weaning often begins with gradually adding pureed natural foods and vegetables (without salt or sugar)…
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Safe Feeding Practices for Infants and Young Children
Food safety is critical for the whole family. But babies and young children are of specific concern. It is the responsibility of parents or other caregivers to ensure that infants and young children are eating safe foods to avoid food-borne illnesses because infants and young children are vulnerable both to food and water-borne illnesses since…
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Dehydration 101: Why Water is Important?
Are you feeling thirsty? Drink your water now! You might get dehydrated. Dehydration takes place when your body losses more fluid than you take in. In this case, the body doesn’t have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. When too much water is lost from the body, its organs, cells,…
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Why are Sunflower Seeds beneficial to health?
Sunflower seeds are from the flower head of the sunflower plant and are white that has a tender texture. It is known for its distinct nutty flavor and high nutritional value. You can eat the seeds raw, roasted, or in addition to other dishes. Protein, good fats, and antioxidants are all abundant in sunflower seeds. There…
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Know your Ten (10) Kumainments for Healthier way of Living
Not long, the National Nutrition Council (NNC) launched its popular version of the revised Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF) called the “10 Kumainments”. It aims to promote positive nutrition practices to prevent malnutrition and encourage the adoption of a healthy lifestyle. Also, to address and prevent diet-related non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular…
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Importance of Carrots as a Complementary Food for Babies
A crucial phase in your baby’s dietary development is the introduction of solid meals. Due to their flexible texture, sweet flavor, nutritious value, and other health advantages, carrots are recommended as your baby’s first solid food. Babies 6 to 8 months old can be given carrot juice and purée. Carrots turned out to be delicate…
