Medical experts predict that seven out of ten Asians will be diabetic by 2030, raising the diabetes prevalence to pandemic levels. This continent houses India, China, Indonesia, and Japan – top countries with the most number of diabetics in the world. Related terms:diabetes workshop sponsored by glaxosmithkline

Malunggay plant has always been associated with health and this is purely because malunggay has a variety of health benefits. Although Filipinos are at a convenience of eating malunggay in the form of leaves or fruit, it is also good to know that it is also available in other forms available in the pharmacy. Malungai […]

Tomato is a very popular vegetable used by people in their dishes. Filipinos usually eat them raw as a condiment. Tomatoes are actually a kind of fruit berry. Aside from the variety of recipes or viands that can be made using tomatoes, it is also made in to a juice by extracting or squeezing its […]

Filipinos love salted egg during meals. If you combine salted egg with tomato, tuyo and fried rice, it’s the perfect breakfast meal. Unfortunately, salted egg is not good for people with diabetes. In fact, it is advisable to avoid adding salt or reduce the use of salt in preparing meals for diabetes. Related terms:health benefits […]

Child obesity in the Philippines is a silent plague. Many children are suffering from obesity especially among middle class families. This can be attributed to many reasons. First off, the problem of obesity in the Philippines is veiled by the prevalence of malnourished children in impoverished rural areas. Because of this, there a perceived wrong […]

Having a Spa is one of the modern ways for couple to have a romantic date especially because of the demanding works of modern society that entails both couple to work whether at home or at the office. A spa is a perfect date because it provides couples a romantic time to relax in the […]

One of the indigenous vegetables that many Filipinos love to eat is known as Paco or Pako. With a scientific name, “Athyrium esculentum”. Paco or Fern is usually eaten raw as a vegetable salad by simply adding the paco leaves and stems with salted egg (itlog na maalat or na pula), onion and tomatoes. Because […]

Obesity is a common yet neglected disease especially among children because of the local culture and common misconception that a tubby child is cute and healthy. Obesity only becomes a concern for adults primarily for aesthetic purposes and not for health reasons. Related terms:goverment programs for obesity in the philippinesgovt programs for obesity in the […]

Following the steady increase of Filipinos suffering and dying from “lifestyle diseases”, such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, stress, sleep disorder and addiction among others, the Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines launched the lifestyle diseases programs to help combat these ailments. Dubbed as “Pilipinas Go4Health“, the program was designed to prevent and control […]

Tahong or mussel is the customary term to refer to bivalvia mollusca, which is common and widely available seafood for Filipinos. Because of its versatility, tahong is used many different dishes and cuisines. It is commonly served roasted during picnics or boiled. It is also added as ingredient in sea food versions of many menus. […]