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Moringa malunggay is known as the 'Miracle Tree' because all its parts are beneficial for health. It is also called Drumstick Tree and in the Philippines, it is known as malunggay. Malunggay helps increase breastmilk production for most moms. Malunggay is also very rich in nutrients. A gram of malunggay has more calcium than a gram of milk, has more vitamin C than an orange, and more iron than spinach. The leaves of this plant proved to be a good source of calcium, iron, ascorbic acid and phosphorus. It helps strengthens our immune systems. The seeds, the young pods, and the flowers have been established to benefit individuals as far as anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, circulatory stimulations, and such other activities that are most beneficial to mankind, are concerned. The seed is also used to clean dirty or polluted water. Also used for sores,ulcers, snake bites, and an anti scorbutic.  The lactation enhancing effects of malunggay leaves as evidenced by a greater increas

By Dr. Willie T. Ong Vegetables and Salads --  In a research conducted at Penn State University, those who ate a salad before their main course consumed 12-percent less food afterwards. The reason behind this is the large volume of the salad, which makes us feel satisfied. Another research published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association showed that individuals who ate a bowl of salad daily had higher levels of the good antioxidants in their blood. In addition, vegetables are high in fiber, which helps you feel fuller for fewer calories. Grapefruit --  According to a Louisiana State University study, those who ate half a grapefruit three times a day lost an average of four pounds in three months. Another research done at the Nutrition and Metabolic Research Center in Scripps Clinic showed that eating half a grapefruit before each meal helped the subjects lose three pounds in 12 weeks. Although the exact mechanism is unclear, the researchers believe that the acidity in

Bananas is a good source of potassium and fiber. There is a 400mg potassium in a single medium-size banana. It also contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose. These gives an instant sustained and substantial boost of energy. It is recommended to eat at least one banana a day because High amounts of potassium (over 13% of the RDA) lowers blood pressure and lessens the possibility of atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke. According to Dr. Willie T. Ong, "Bananas are good for the heart. Potassium is an essential mineral needed to regulate water balance, acidity level and blood pressure of the body. A lack of potassium may cause muscle weakness and irregular heartbeat. For patients taking a diuretic medicine, they should take 2 bananas a day to keep the potassium level up. Take note also that bananas have zero sodium (good for high blood pressure) and zero fat and cholesterol (good for those with high cholesterol)." Bananas contain high levels of fructo

By Dr. Willie T. Ong (The Philippine Star) Okra is also known as “lady finger” because of its unique elongated shape. It has a green colored and fibrous fruit, called a pod, and measures between 2 to 7 inches in length. The okra pod contains rows of small round white-colored seeds and a slimy thick fluid. A half cup of sliced cooked okra contains the following nutritional value: 25 calories, 2 grams of dietary fiber, 1.5 grams of protein, 5.8 grams of carbohydrates, 460 IU of vitamin A, 200 mcg of beta-carotene, 13 mg of vitamin C, 36.5 micrograms of folate, 50 mg of calcium, 0.4 mg of iron, 32 micrograms of Vitamin K, 257 mg of potassium, and 46 mg of magnesium. Health Benefits of Okra: 1. Prevents constipation and good for the bowels - Okra contains a unique gooey fluid, called mucilage, which lubricates the intestines and helps in the passage of stools. The okra fiber also absorbs lots of water and adds to the bulk of the stools. Both characteristics make the okra benefi

Ingredients: 1 piece small Green Papaya, sliced 2 cups calabaza squash, sliced Loofah (Patola), sliced Lemon Grass (Optional) 3 medium tomatoes, sliced 10 to 15 small Okra 1 cup malunggay (moringa) leaves 4 cloves garlic, lightly crushed 1 thumb ginger, chopped 1 to 2 teaspoons salt 4 to 6 cups rice-washing water Procedure: Heat a cooking pot and pour in rice-washing water. Let boil. Add garlic, ginger, and lemongrass. Boil for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the lemongrass. Add papaya and calabaza squash. Boil for 6 minutes. Add tomatoes, okra, and loofah. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Put-in the malunggay and salt. Stir. Turn the heat off. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve. Share and enjoy! Photo and recipe by Panlasang Pinoy

Saints are people who love God very much. During their life on earth, they obeyed the teachings of Jesus. They shared their time, talents, food, and other things with other people. They sacrificed for the sake of love for God. The saints are now happy with God in heaven. We honor the saints because they followed the teaching of Jesus. They loved and offered their lives to the poor and the needy. They preached the Good News.  Their lives are good examples for us. In our Church we have a special day to honor our saints. This special day is on November 1, every year. HOW DO WE HONOUR SAINTS? We try to be good and kind like them We pray to the saints to pray to God for us We observe All Saint's Day. We tell stories about the saints.  HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO BECOME LITTLE SAINTS Strongly hold on to our faith Pray regularly Go to Mass often Obey God's commandments Forgive those who hurt us Help and serve the poor and the needy. HERE ARE SOME LIST OF SAINTS B

What will you do when your son tells you that he wants you to be with him? He wants you to stop working just to be with him. This is the moment that every mother wants to cry. You feel weaken, disappointed, and best of all you feel that you don't give everything to him to feel he is loved. Now a days mothers need to work, to help their partner in financial. It's a good idea to help your children make the connection between a job and money, which is something they don't immediately understand . Explaining that you need to earn money to pay their school or to have food on the table is a great opportunity to teach your child about how the world works and how to value money. Talking to your child about your work will requires time, energy, patience and persistence. Just remember that give more time to your child rather than your work. If it is not necessary for your to take overtime just go home and have some fun with your child. Try to at least see him before going to bed

By:  Dr. Willie T. Ong Here are the four main ingredients for our broccoli-mushroom recipe: 1. Garlic, onion, and leeks. When tested in the laboratory, garlic and leeks were the top inhibitors of cancer cells. Garlic and leeks contain allyl sulfides, which promote cell death in colon, breast, lung, and prostate cancers, as well as leukemia. To best release its anti-cancer ingredients, the garlic clove should be crushed and gently fried with a little oil. Garlic can also be eaten raw, and added to salads. 2. Shiitake mushroom. Of all the mushrooms, shiitake is touted to have the most anti-cancer properties. It contains polysaccharides and lentinian, which increase the activity of our immune cells. These protective cells kill off any cancer cell that wants to replicate and invade the body’s organs. The stronger your immune system, the lesser your chances of getting sick. In Japan, cancer patients are encouraged to eat mushrooms to complement the effects of chemotherapy. 3. Carrot. We

Ang mga Mangyan ay isang pangkat etniko ng mga Pilipino sa Pilipinas. Ang katawagan sa kanila na Mangyan ay may kaugnayan sa salitang magus at majika dahil may karunungan sila tunkol sa ilang salamangka gaya ng lumay at kulam. Naninirahan sila sa mga liblib na pook ng Mindoro. Itinuturing silang isa sa mga "mahiyaing tribo". Kayumanggi ang kanilang kulay, itim ang buhok, may maanmong mata at katamtaman ang tangkad. May iba't ibang tribu ng Mangyan. Tinatawag na Hanuno ang isang grupo ng Mangyan na ang ibig sabihin, sila ang tunay na Mangyan.  Kumukuha sila ng ikinabubuhay sa mga kagubatan, pangisdaan at kalakalan sa Mindoro. Sa kasalukuyan, sinauna pang alpabeto ang gamit sa pagsulat ng mga pagpapantig. Ang ambahan ang kanilang natatanging panitikan na kanilang napanatili sa pamamagitan ng pag-ukit nito sa mga kutsily, mga kagamitan at sa mga lukas o lalagyan ng nganga. Ang mga Alangan o Mangyan sa hilaga ang purong Mangya. Mayroon silang tipong Negrito. Sa mga kasuk

By:  Dr. Willie T. Ong Here’s what dark chocolate can do for your health: • Helps prevent heart disease. A study from Scotland of close to 5,000 subjects showed that those who ate chocolate regularly had a lower risk for heart disease by 42 percent. • Helps reduce inflammation and high blood pressure. Another study from Italy showed that people who ate dark chocolate regularly had lower C-reactive protein levels in their blood compared to people who never ate dark chocolate. C-reactive protein is a marker for inflammation of the arteries, and this can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. • Helps fight stress. Researchers discovered that eating an ounce or more of dark chocolate a day could reduce cortisol levels. Cortisol is known as the stress hormone which may increase inflammation and blood pressure. So if a person feels stressed, it may be a good advice to give her a piece of dark chocolate. • May be good for the brain. One small study showed that people who