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22/08/2025

20/08/2025

🥑 ND Word of the Day: Saturated vs. Unsaturated Fats

Not all fats are created equal! Some protect your heart, others can harm it if eaten too much.

🔴 Saturated Fats
✅Texture: Solid at room temp (butter, cheese, fatty pork, chicken skin, coconut oil).
✅Effect on health: Raises LDL (“bad”) cholesterol → clogs arteries over time.
✅Tip: Doesn’t mean you can’t eat lechon 🐷, just enjoy in moderation.

🟢 Unsaturated Fats
✅Texture: Liquid at room temp (olive oil, nuts, seeds, fish oil).
✅Types:
🔗Monounsaturated (MUFA): Olive oil, avocado, peanuts. Helps lower bad cholesterol.
🔗Polyunsaturated (PUFA): Fish, walnuts, sunflower seeds. Contains omega-3s & omega-6s → good for heart & brain.
✅Effect on health: Helps lower LDL, increases HDL (“good” cholesterol).

⚖️ Balance Tip:
Instead of removing fats completely, swap:
👉Butter → Olive/canola oil
👉Pork belly → Grilled fish
👉Chicharon → A handful of nuts

✨ Fats are not the enemy, but the type and amount matter!

Enjoy your carbs!

18/08/2025

𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍’𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬

In the heart of Southeast Asia, where cultures, climates, and cuisines are beautifully diverse, one thread weaves communities together across borders, the use of herbs as both nourishment and medicine. Long before the rise of modern pharmaceuticals, the peoples of ASEAN relied on the rich biodiversity of their environment, developing herbal traditions that healed the body, sustained daily living, and preserved cultural identity. From mountain villages to coastal towns, herbs were more than remedies for illness; they were integral to food, rituals, and community wisdom, passed on through generations. Each country cultivated its own distinctive practices, shaped by history, trade, and environment, yet all shared the belief that health is rooted in balance and nature. Today, as science validates the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-boosting properties of these plants, their role expands from household kitchens to functional foods, wellness industries, and public health programs. Herbs such as malunggay in the Philippines, galangal in Thailand, candlenut in Indonesia, pandan in Malaysia, and many others embody this enduring heritage, reminding us that ASEAN’s strength lies not only in cultural diversity but also in a shared reverence for nature’s pharmacy.

𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘣𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘚𝘌𝘈𝘕 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺.

17/08/2025

📖 ND Word of the Day: Food Safety

Temperature Danger Zone (TDZ) 🌡️

👉 This is the range 5°C to 60°C (41°F–140°F) where bacteria multiply the fastest. In just 20 minutes, some germs can double in number if food is left here too long!

⚠️ Why it matters:
Food sitting in the TDZ = higher risk of foodborne illness. That’s why restaurants, caterers, and even home kitchens should always practice temperature control.

💡 Practical Tips:
✅ Keep it hot ➝ Use holding warmers, rice cookers, or chafing dishes to maintain above 60°C.
❄️ Keep it cold ➝ Refrigerators, ice baths, or insulated coolers should hold food below 5°C.
⏰ Time rule ➝ Food in the TDZ should not exceed 2 hours (or max 1 hour in hot environments like events).
🔄 Reheat right ➝ Always bring leftovers back to at least 74°C (165°F) before serving.

🧑‍⚕️ As dietitians, knowing this helps us protect food safety not just in hospitals and food service, but also in everyday family kitchens.

Enjoy your carbs!

14/08/2025

Kumusta, mga Ka-Nutrisyon? 𝙈𝙖𝙮 𝙂𝙖𝙝𝙪𝙢 𝙨𝙖 𝙉𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙮𝙤𝙣 is back with the Pinggang Pinoy for pregnant and lactating women!🤰🏻🤱🏻

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are stages in a woman’s life that require extra nutrition not just for the mother’s health, but also for the baby’s growth and development.

Proper nutrition helps ensure a healthy pregnancy, smooth recovery after childbirth, and quality breastmilk.🩷

Stay tuned for the next May Gahum sa Nutrisyon: Pinggang Pinoy Series! 🤗💡

12/08/2025

Day 1 of Sub-Island Conference on Food and Nutrition Security.

Let's unite in advancing Nutrisyong Sapat, Para sa Lahat through the implementation of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN).

Together, let's build healthier and well-nourished communities!

12/08/2025

𝐁𝐨𝐤𝐨𝐝’𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡

𝖫𝖺𝗌𝗍𝗅𝗒, n𝗎𝗍𝗋𝗂𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝗊𝗎𝗂𝗓 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖺𝗐𝖺𝗋𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀!