March 11, 2021
Category :Diabetes Research
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Dasheen is a variety of taro which is used as vegetables for its several parts such as its corms (underground stems), leaves and leaf-stems. It is a perennial, tropical plant but is widely adaptable to a variety of climates such as in the arid regions of Africa. This type of taro is believed to have originated from South India and in Southeast Asia. Aside from its origin places, it is also very popular in other places of the world such as in Africa, the Carribean and in the Pacific. In the Philippines, it is locally called “gabi”.
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blood cholesterol, blood glucose level, diabetes, diabetic cases, magnesium, vegetables
March 8, 2021
Category :Healthy News
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Pechay, also known as bok choy or Chinese cabbage is a green, crunchy and leafy vegetable. This is usually added to a lot of Asian cuisine. The outer leaves of pechay, which are usually sturdy and fibrous, are usually added to soups and stews, while the inner leaves, which are tender can be eaten raw. The famous Korean dish, kimchi, is primarily made of pechay. Pechay is actually recommended to be eaten raw, for when it is heated and cooked, a lot of its nutritional values are lost.
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blood pressure, carbohydrate, grams of carbohydrates, immune system, magnesium, vitamins and minerals
December 29, 2020
Category :Health Watch| Healthy Recipes
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Munggo or balatong, Mung beans is a popular vegetable food in the Philippines which is made into a viand or dessert. But more than its flavoursome and very satisfying taste, monggo beans is a powerhouse of nutrition. For one, it is a good source of Protein, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber and Manganese. Perfect for cardio-vascular health, Munggo’s fiber and folate helps regulate blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
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carbohydrate content, cholesterol levels, dietary fiber, magnesium, nervous system, potassium content, pregnant women, thiamine
October 8, 2020
Category :Healthy Advocacy
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Coconut or Buko is considered as the tree of life. Every part of the tree from its leaves, trunks to its fruit can be very useful to people. The coconut fruit per se is one of the most important sources of water and food for hydrating and feeding people. Thus, the coconut fruit is one complete meal because it meat that can be used as food and the coconut juice can be used for water. Its meat and water can practically provide the required daily minerals, vitamins, and energy needs of a person. Thus, indeed a coconut tree can help a deserted person survive in a deserted island.
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blood sugar, cholesterol levels, cytokinins, electrolytes, folates, health benefit, magnesium, niacin, riboflavin, sports drink, thiamin
October 5, 2020
Category :Healthy News
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Also known as Mung bean or green bean, monggo is common and popular vegetable in the Philippines, which can be eaten as beans or sprouts (also called toge). The monggo can be cooked as a viand or a dish menu or can be included to make a dessert.
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ampalaya, blood sugar level, calcium, fiber content, folate, glycemic index, hypertension, iron, magnesium, managing diabetes, monggo, phosphorus, thiamine, vitamins and minerals