• ADHD: What You Need to Know

    One of the most commonly observed mental illnesses in children is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is often first diagnosed in infancy and frequently continues into adulthood. Children with ADHD may find it difficult to focus, control impulsive conduct (behaving without thinking through the implications), or control their level of activity. Kids frequently struggle…

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  • How many garlic cloves should a person consume per day?

    Popular foods like garlic are valued for their distinctive flavor as well as their numerous health benefits. Typically, it is sautéed, roasted, or baked before being added to a recipe. Raw garlic clove has 15 calories, 3 grams of carbs, 0.58 grams of protein, 2.85 mg of vitamin C, 1.29 mg of selenium, and 0.15…

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  • Why Lemon Peels should not be wasted?

    Prepare yourself for some shocking information if you are one of those people who throw away lemon peels after extracting the juice. You have been denying yourself the health benefits of lemon peels. Yes! Nutritionally speaking, lemon peels are more powerful than lemons. Lemon is a common component in our kitchens and refrigerators because of…

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  • How important is Gut health?

    Being healthy inside and out is very important. However, giving more emphasis on our “inner” health, we’re saying that taking care of our gut health is the best way to prevent further complications and illnesses that we’ll probably experience in our middle years or earlier. The gastrointestinal (GI) system is referred to as the “gut,” and…

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  • Food Treat during Halloween

    As it is not common for Filipinos, one of the few holidays we seldom celebrate with a family dinner is Halloween. But there are many dietary customs associated with Halloween.  Children bobbing for apples, pumpkins are carved, and lots and lots of candy are consumed. In reality, Halloween candy consumption has long surpassed that of Christmas…

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  • ADHD: What You Need to Know

    One of the most commonly observed mental illnesses in children is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is often first diagnosed in infancy and frequently continues into adulthood. Children with ADHD may find it difficult to focus, control impulsive conduct (behaving without thinking through the implications), or control their level of activity. Kids frequently struggle…

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  • What is Tokophobia?

    The extreme phobia of giving birth is known as Tokophobia. This isn’t your typical nervousness or reluctance at the idea of giving birth, which is typically normal. Tokophobia is what is referred to as a specific phobia, which means it is strong enough to impair quality of life, much as a paralyzing fear of heights…

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  • NNC9 conducts RPAN 2023-2028 Formulation Workshop

    The world’s population increase and ongoing economic progress are still hampered by hunger and malnutrition. Malnutrition is still a persistent public health issue in the Philippines, according to study results and official statistics. The Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2017–2022 enters its final year in 2022. A fresh cycle of development planning is…

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  • NNC9 conducts LNAP Planning Workshop for ZDN

    17-19 October 2022- The NNC9 headed by RNPC Ms. Nimfa D. Ekong in cooperation with the UNICEF Philippines has successfully conducted a 3-day Local Nutrition Action Planning Workshop: Integrating Nutrition in the PDPFP, CDP, and LDIP for the Province of Zamboanga del Norte at Manuel Resort, Piñan, Zamboanga del Norte. The workshop was participated by…

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  • Health Benefits of Sour Cream

    Sour cream is made by fermenting cream from dairy milk with lactic acid bacteria according to Ansley Hill. This rich, slightly tart condiment is frequently used as a topping for tacos and baked potatoes, as well as to thicken baked goods, sauces, and stews. However, many people are unsure whether it can be included in…

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