De Los Reyes Family & Lifestyle Medicine Clinic

18/09/2025

5 things to know about non-sugar sweeteners 👇

18/09/2025

⚡ The truth about keto isn’t so pretty.
Restrictive diets often leave people with nutrient gaps, gut troubles, and higher risks for chronic disease. 💔

🌱 The good news? A whole-food, plant-based lifestyle gives your body the fiber, vitamins, and minerals it craves—while protecting your heart.

👉 Choose foods that fuel you, not fail you.

18/09/2025

18/09/2025

12/09/2025

It doesn’t even take much of a workout to get results. For instance, just six minutes of running around can increase immune cells in kids' blood by 50 percent.⁠

Moderate exercise can boost production of IgA, protective antibodies that coat all of our moist membranes. People who performed 30 minutes of aerobic exercises three times a week for 12 weeks saw a 50 percent increase in the levels of IgA in their saliva and reported significantly fewer flu-type symptoms compared to a group of people who were sedentary.

Higher salivary IgA levels are associated with lower risk of death over time—especially from cancer.
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Exercising may also boost the activity of natural killer cells––our immune soldiers that focus on eliminating both tumor cells and virus-infected cells. After 30 minutes of cycling, for instance, natural killer cells killed off 60 percent more cancer cells in a petri dish. This may be one reason why exercise appears to help prevent cancer and improve cancer survival.⁠

In my Daily Dozen, I recommend getting at least 90 minutes a day of moderate-intensity activity, such as brisk (four miles per hour) walking, or 40 minutes a day of vigorous activity, like jogging or actively playing sports. To learn more about the benefits of exercise, see our videos at https://bit.ly/3q9JCPK.

Watch the video “How Much Exercise Does It Take to Boost Immunity?” at https://see.nf/3GKAR7O to learn more about the immune-boosting benefits of exercise.⁠

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12/09/2025

09/09/2025

Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Know Your Blood Pressure Numbers:

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09/09/2025

How might we reduce the risk of premature death from dairy consumption? See the video "Why Do Milk Drinkers Live Shorter Lives on Average?" at https://bit.ly/48RdoNG to learn more.

06/09/2025

Were Ross and Rachel on a break? That’s a matter of opinion. Are heart health and oral health linked? That’s a fact.



Germs that live in the mouth can cause tooth decay and infections that may affect other parts of your body, like your heart. Brush your teeth regularly for improved overall health.



Delta Dental Insurance Company is proud to collaborate with the American Heart Association on the Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts initiative.

03/09/2025

𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘆 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀, 𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗯𝗲𝘀𝗲—𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗙𝗡𝗥𝗜

Around 12.5%, or around 1 in 10 of Filipino teenagers 10 to 19 years old is overweight and obese, according to the 2023 National Nutrition Survey (NNS) of the Department of Science and Technology’s Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI).

The same DOST-FNRI survey reported that 3.7%, or about 3 out of every 100 preschool children 5 years old and below are overweight for their height, while 12.9%, or around 13 out of 100 school-age children 5 to 10 years old are also affected by overweight and obesity.

The same survey reported that males are more likely to be overweight and obese than females.

Moreover, urban areas have a higher percentage of overweight and obese schoolchildren and teenagers than rural areas.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), being overweight and obese are the results of imbalance in energy intake from the diet and energy expenditure through physical activity.

Obesity among the youth may be due to decreased physical activities or sedentary lifestyle, altered eating patterns, increased intake of fatty food, and obesity-associated genes.

These concerns are not limited to children and adolescents, as the survey also found that 17.3%, or 17 out of 100 adults 20 to 59 years old are overweight, while 39.8%, or about 40 out of every 100 adults are obese.

Among older adults 60 years old and above, 19%, or almost 2 in 10 are overweight, and 32.6%, or 3 in 10 are obese, based on the Asia-Pacific Body Mass Index (BMI) classification.

According to the WHO, BMI is a measure of body fat based on a person's height and weight. It is commonly used to categorize individuals as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese, helping assess potential health risks.

Overweight and obese children and teens are likely to stay obese until their adulthood and are more likely to develop non-communicable diseases (NCDs), like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases at a much younger age.

Thus, the DOST-FNRI and health experts strongly recommend that aside from regular exercise and engaging in regular physical activities, eating nutritious food, like consuming more fruits and vegetables, is imperative.

Fruits and vegetables can help lower the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.

Additionally, the DOST-FNRI recommends limiting foods high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats, as these are linked to various health issues.

The DOST-FNRI's Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF), particularly the 10th message, emphasizes the importance of healthy lifestyle choices, such as being physically active, making nutritious food selections, managing stress, avoiding alcohol, and quitting smoking.

These habits can help prevent overweight and obesity and their associated health risks.

Moreover, DOST-FNRI advocates for a nutritionally-balanced diet by following the Pinggang Pinoy.

The is a simple and easy-to-understand visual plate model that shows the right kinds and amounts of Go, Grow, and Glow foods for each meal to help achieve optimal nutrition.

Visit the official DOST-FNRI website at https://enutrition.fnri.dost.gov.ph. to learn more about the nutrition survey results and other food and nutrition information.

02/09/2025