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SM Baliwag marks Nutrition Month with senior citizens

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Baliwag, Bulacan”•In celebration of Nutrition Month this July, SM City Baliwag recently conducted “Lutong Bahay ni Nanay” a cooking competition highlighting some of the unique and healthy dishes prepared by senior citizens here.

In line with the Nutrition Month theme “Kumain ng wasto at maging aktibo…Push natin to!” SM City Baliwag held a cooking competition for seniors’ to introduce and further recognize some healthy option to preparing food.

At least 140 senior citizens from the 27 barangays in Baliwag attended the event that aims to promote a healthy diet and physical activity among individuals and families.

Barangay Makinabang, led by Remedios Leonardo, emerged as the champion with the winning recipe Crispy Banana Blossom with Malunggay Leaves and their unique beverage called Camote Tops Juice.

Makinabang’s recipe was cited for its nutritional ingredients such as malunggay (moringa), which is rich in antioxidants that help combat malnutrition and lower blood sugar level and cholesterol.

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Banana blossoms are a rich source of vitamins and minerals and helps manage diabetes and anemia, and camote tops do wonders for the heart, eyes and bones, and has antibacterial components, organizers said.

Tied for second were Barangay Tibag, led by Norma Ignacio with their version of Pork Binagoongan fused with gata or coconut milk, and Barangay Tangos led by Carmen Gonzales with their Beef Kare Kare made with rice flour.

Gracing the event were Senior Citizen officials lead by Federation of Senior Citizens Associations of the Philippines-Baliwag Chapter President Narciso Sta. Juana, Municipal Office of Senior Citizens Affairs Head Eligio Francisco Jr., and SM City Baliwag Mall Officers.

“Lutong Bahay ni Nanay” Senior’s Day at the Mall is a program under SM Cares, a division of SM Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Group of Companies. This program for Elderly Care aims to honor and nurture senior citizens in every community where SM serves. 

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