Planting is the Key to Healthy Living

     The Nutrition Month is held annually during the month of July. It is celebrated to value the importance of nutrition among Filipinos. This year is the 44th Nutrition Month Celebration. The theme is "Ugaliing magtanim, Sapat na Nutrisyon Aanihin!"


     The theme means that we need to plant so that we can harvest proper nutrition that can sustain our body. The source of vitamins and minerals are from fruits and vegetables. However, some studies have found that some fruits and vegetables are inorganic and are dangerous because it has elements that can harm our body. In this case, we should be smart in buying. The best thing to do is to plant our own fruits and vegetables.


     We need to have a healthy diet to maintain and improve our health. Many supplements can be bought at any drugstores which can help to get enough essential nutrients to our body but eating fruits, vegetables and nutritious foods are better that taking these. We should plant fruits and vegetables so we can harvest it to have a supply of nutrition that can develop our health.


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Source: National Nutrition Council