The COVID-19 Pandemic intensifies the Philippine's battle against Double Burden of Malnutrition. Double Burden of Malnutrition is defined by World Health Organization (WHO) as “the coexistence of undernutrition
along with overweight and obesity, or diet-related non communicable diseases,
within individuals, households and populations, and across the life course.”
The limited distribution and access to food supplies aggravate the
plight of poor and low income Filipino households to sustain each person’s
required nutrients through healthy meals. On the other hand, home confinement
due to the mandated community quarantine may cause more people to not only
restrict their physical activities but also to overeat and/or consume more food
with empty calories as part of coping with stress and/or boredom.
Given the importance of maintaining healthy diets to
sustain our health and immunity against viruses and bacteria, we should turn to
the practice of Pinggang Pinoy® as a viable safeguard to protect our family
from diseases.
Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) introduced “Mag-Pinggang
Pinoy® Tayo 7-day Menu Challenge” as a way to encourage homemakers to
serve variety of balanced meals to their families. Homemakers could access the
Mag-Pinggang Pinoy® Tayo 7-day menu plan at www.ajinomoto.com.ph and facebook.com/CookmunitybyAjinomotoPH. This is part of the company’s “Eat Well, Live
Well. Stay Well.” campaign to provide Filipino families with practical tips on
proper nutrition, recipe menu and fitness activities to cope, stay well and
enjoy life despite current COVID-19 situation.
Ajinomoto;s 7-day menu plan is composed of complete meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Each meal provides recipe suggestions for Healthy
& Delicious Pinggang Pinoy® Recipes that are easy-to-do and affordable.
These recipes are simple, solutions to serve enjoyable Pinggang Pinoy®
meals. Homemakers could make use of
their extra time to purchase widely available and inexpensive vegetables and
fruits to complement rice beyond the usual supply of canned goods. Ajinomoto’s
recipes make common ingredients more palatable like tofu sisig, meaty pechay
picadillo, pork tapa and tomatoes, ensaladang talbos ng kamote, sweet and sour
galunggong and many more. Here are three (3) recipe samplers done in three (3)
easy steps:
Meaty Pechay Picadillo:
1) SAUTÉ onion, garlic and ground pork and mix in
carrots, green peas and pechay.
2) SEASON
with pepper, soy sauce and AJI-GINISA®
Flavor Seasoning Mix.
3) COOK
for 1 minute more.
Tofu Sisig:
1) FRY tofu until golden brown and set aside.
2) SAUTÉ ginger, onion and garlic, add
fried tofu and liver spread and mix well.
3) SEASON with sugar and PORKSAVOR®
All-in-One Seasoning mix and add chili peppers.
Pork tapa with tomatoes:
1) MARINATE pork in water, sugar, soy sauce, pepper and SARSAYA® Oyster Sauce for an hour or
overnight.
2) SAUTÉ onion, garlic
and pork.
3) BOIL. Pour the marinate
mixture and boil until mixture is thick.
For full recipes and for more information about Ajinomoto and its products,
visit www.ajinomoto.com.ph and facebook.com/CookmunitybyAjinomotoPH.
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The Ajinomoto Group
is a global company with specialties in the business of food and amino acids,
guided by our leading-edge bioscience and fine chemical technologies.
Based on the corporate message “Eat
Well, Live Well.”, we have been scientifically pursuing the possibilities of
amino acids in supporting the healthy lives of people all around the world. We
aim for future growth and continuous contribution to greater wellness by
creating value through sustainable and innovative solutions for communities and
society.
The Ajinomoto Group has offices in 35
countries and regions, and sells products in more than 130 countries and
regions. In fiscal 2018, sales were 1.1274 trillion yen (10.1 billion U.S.
dollars). To learn more, visit www.ajinomoto.com.
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