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Food as Medicine

The rates of obesity and chronic diseases have increased significantly because we have shifted away from natural remedies and rely on processed, fatty and sugar-laden food diet. Quoting Hippocrates, “Let thy food be thy medicine, let medicine be thy food”, he said that putting the right fuel into your body makes your internal engine run smoothly.

Every meal that you consume influences the way you feel. The more nutritious foods you choose, the healthier you will be. Functional whole foods act as medicine to heal and protect your body and give the immune system a break from dealing with toxins, preservatives, additives and chemicals that are included in so many of today’s processed foods. The following are best food medicine:

• Malunggay (Moringa oleifera) as best vegetable for it contains all the vitamins, minerals, and most amino acids that we need every day. It has a chemo- preventive potential against cancer for it contains the anti-oxidant enzyme, and glutathione.

• Luyang dilaw (Curcuma longa) as best spice for it contains curcumin and curcuminoid which is known for its anti-cancer properties. WHO acknowledges it as a gastro-intestinal protective herb, a very good anti-inflammatory agent. It can also melt gall bladder stones; treats fatty liver; lowers bad cholesterol and triglycerides.

• Takip-Kuhol (Centella asiatica) as best grass. WHO recognizes its brain and nervous system protective powers. It is a memory enhancer for both children and adults. It is effective as an anti-dementia and anti-Alzheimer’s and potentially good for Parkinson’s Disease and ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).

• Coconut (Cocos nucifera) contains lauric acid which is anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal. It is the best for frying since it does not create any free radicals when heated. Virgin coconut oil is a very good skin moisturizer. It lowers bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol.

Food combinations as treatment for ailments such as hypertension and diabetes can be checked out in youtube.com/thenaturalshelf

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Back to Basics

The Biomedical Approach is an intervention that involves dietary modification and targeted nutritional supplementing with an aim to correct underlying abnormalities seen in the children. The approach which they adopted inspired many life-changing decisions in their lives. There was a change in their lifestyle especially in their diet. From conventional eating, they have gone back to the basics which are all organic and fresh. They became more conscious of food labeling, checking whether the food is conventional, organic or if it is from genetically modified organisms (GMO). They would go to the malls at times and when they can avoid eating in restaurants, they would bring their own prepared healthy food.

She was happy to report that there have been very good results on their two autistic children and on the overall health and strength of their family. She said that she speaks wherever and whenever there are opportunities to share this practice with other families who are facing a similar challenge and to those who want healthier lives for their loved ones.

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RA 10611: Food Safety Act of 2013

Food safety, according to the FDA, refers to the assurance that food will not cause harm to the consumer when it is prepared or eaten according to its intended use. Its hazards to safety are
biological, chemical, and physical in nature. Biological hazards are mainly caused by bacteria. Chemical hazards include insect or pest repellants and cleaning agents. Physical hazards are objects that can cut and choke like glass and stone which get into food. The agency uses the food chain approach in guarding food safety – from production to transport and processing to retail and storage, to preparation, then consumption.
The Food Safety Act of 2013 has been promulgated to strengthen the food safety regulatory system in the country to protect consumer health and facilitate market access of local foods and food products. Its main objectives are: a) to protect the public from food- borne and water-borne illnesses, and unsanitary, misbranded or adulterated foods; b) to enhance industry and consumer confidence in the food regulatory system; and c) to achieve economic growth by promoting fair trade practices and a sound foundation for domestic and international trade.

Four national government departments are in charge of the implementation of the RA, namely Agriculture, Health, Local Government and the Local Government Units. Meanwhile, Food Business Operators (FBOs) are the prime entity responsible for the production of safe and quality food. Consumers on the other hand, have the responsibilities of checking label information, expiry dates, canned goods condition, and observing sanitary preparation.

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Organic Meat

There are advantages of organic farming and the benefits derived from organically grown foods. He shifted into organic farming and shared some tips on how to raise organic meat and poultry using probiotics and other naturally growing organisms in the environment. He also raised the challenges they have to face and enumerated the support needed by organic farmers from the government.

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