CHO IGACOS - Nutrition Section

HYPERTENSION AWARENESS MONTH ❤️🩺

May is a reminder for every Filipino to “Know Your Numbers” and take action against hypertension—a growing public health concern in the country.

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often called the “silent killer” because it may show no symptoms but can lead to serious conditions like heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems.

📊 In the Philippines, 1 in 10 adults (20–59 years old) has elevated blood pressure, and the risk increases with age.

In CAR, cases are rising—highlighting how lifestyle factors like poor diet, physical inactivity, and stress contribute to this growing burden.

🥗 Good news? Hypertension is preventable and manageable.
Simple daily choices can protect your heart:
✔ Reduce sodium intake (less than 2,000 mg/day)
✔ Limit processed and fatty foods
✔ Eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
✔ Stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle
✔ Monitor your blood pressure regularly

💡 Small changes today can lead to a healthier tomorrow. Read the full article in the comments below. 👇

📌 References:
DOST-FNRI. (2023). Expanded National Nutrition Survey; World Health Organization (2023). Hypertension & Healthy Diet Fact Sheets; Proclamation No. 1761, s. 2009; CHSO Baguio (2025).

Phosphorus is one of the most confusing nutrients for people with kidney disease.

You might hear:

❌ avoid dairy
❌ avoid beans
❌ avoid nuts
❌ avoid chocolate (😢)

…but that’s only part of the story.

The biggest issue for many CKD patients isn’t natural phosphorus in foods.

It’s phosphate additives in processed foods.

And those are much harder for your kidneys to handle.

Learning how to spot them can make a huge difference.

If you want help identifying low-phosphorus foods and hidden additives check out my article at https://www.plantpoweredkidneys.com/low-phosphorus-foods/

Paglikay sa sakit sa tiyan magsugod sa atong pagkaon! 🥗

Likayi ang tambok ug mamantikaon nga pagkaon. Kaon og prutas ug gulay, inom og 8-10 baso sa tubig matag adlaw. Kung adunay sintomas — konsultaha ang imong doktor!

Kumusta mga Ka-Nutrisyon? 𝙈𝙖𝙮 𝙂𝙖𝙝𝙪𝙢 𝙨𝙖 𝙉𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙮𝙤𝙣 is back with Pinggang Pinoy for Elderly!👵🏼👴🏼

As people age, changes occur in the body and diet; and while older adults may require fewer calories, they still need sufficient nutrients to meet their daily needs to support overall well-being.

Enjoy a variety of foods from each food group, drink water often, and adopt an active lifestyle to reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.

Stay tuned for more May Gahum sa Nutrisyon! 🤗💡

𝘼𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 "𝘽𝙪𝙠𝙤" 𝙖𝙣𝙙 "𝙉𝙞𝙮𝙤𝙜" 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣’𝙩 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜. 🥥

Many people commonly refer to both as "coconut". While that's technically true, they’re not interchangeable when it comes to usage in everyday conversation or writing.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙬𝙤?

"Buko" is about the young, green coconut that has soft and tender meat and usually the one we often use to produce refreshing juices and soft, tender meat.

On the other hand, "Niyog", is the mature coconut that has hard meat and brown shell which is used for grating and cooking famous Filipino dishes such as ginataan.

For better comprehension, the image below shows a clear differences between the two!

by Princess Leilah Mades | CMU BSND Intern