As part of the over-all LGU mobilization strategy in scaling up nutrition in the remaining years of PPAN implementation, the National Nutrition Council Regional Office IX conducted a five-day local ...

Cantaloupe melon is a refreshing summer snack that contains nutrients that are beneficial to one’s health. According to Megan Ware, cantaloupe is a popular summer dessert among both children and ...

It has long been advised that eating cucumbers with other vegetables should be done with caution since the cucumber’s enzymes will degrade the vitamin C in the other veggies. But is this actually the ...

Have you ever heard about the Creeping Cucumber? How does it look and taste? Is it edible and healthy? Where can we usually find this creeping cucumber? If you’re as curious as me, then find out more ...

Did you know that cancers were among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide? According to World Health Organization (WHO), cancer accounts for nearly 10 million deaths or nearly one ...

Early identification and timely management of certain genetic, metabolic, or infectious conditions of infants that may lead to mental retardation, developmental and physiological delays, and/or even ...

Micronutrients or commonly referred to as vitamins and minerals are important to healthy development, disease prevention, and well-being. Apart from vitamin D, micronutrients aren’t produced within ...

High-Density Lipoproteins (HDLs) have long been thought to be “good cholesterol,” beneficial to the entire body and cardiovascular health. However, because HDLs are complex particles that undergo ...

There is no magic meal that can guarantee a bright mind as you age, just as there is no miracle drug to stop cognitive decline. The most crucial tactic, according to nutritionists, is to maintain a ...

Did you know that papaya, also known as Carica Papaya, is considered one of the important fruit crops in the Philippines? It is rich in antioxidants vitamins A, vitamin C, and vitamin E. It is also ...

Cebu City – Why is chia seeds popular among individuals who are having a healthy lifestyle or who are into fitness? Chia seeds or Salvia Hispanica L. contain nutrients that are essential to the human ...

One of the healthiest vegetables and a top supplier of carotene are carrots. Compared to most vegetables, carrots have 30–40 times more carotenoids. Natural antioxidant beta-carotene is commonly ...