Team Acosta joins the Nutrition Month celebration 2016

Team Acosta with the Teachers of Magtuod ES (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

It's July again and schools are also into month-long celebrations of healthy living aka "Nutrition Month".

Kids enjoying their hot cup of Moringa Tuna Lugaw (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Schools are making innovative ways of reminding the students, especially the young ones, that eating healthy foods is very important. That is why in this celebration, Team Acosta joined through feeding the elementary students of Magtuod Elementary School. Team Acosta served the healthy and hot Moringa Tuna Lugaw.

Kids lining up to get their cup of lugaw (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

A girl in her Girl Scout uniform got her lugaw (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Everyone enjoyed the hot meal in a cold morning taking the healthy benefits of Moringa.

A boy smiling with his cup of lugaw (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

 

Here are some benefits Moringa can give your body:

It's nutrient-packed.

Moringa is rich in vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. It contains significant amounts of vitamins A, C, and E; calcium; potassium; and protein.

It protects the cardiovascular system.

Moringa leaf powder has heart-healthy benefits, particularly in blood lipid control, the prevention of plaque formation in the arteries, and reduced cholesterol levels.

It protects the liver.

Moringa contains high concentrations of polyphenols in its leaves and flowers that protect the liver against oxidation, toxicity, and damage.

Source: http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-22401/10-powerful-benefits-of-drinking-moringa-every-day.html

Araw ng Brgy. 8-A (Silver Anniversary)

Arrival of Coun. Mabel Sunga Acosta at Brgy. 8-A (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

 Brgy. 8-A celebrated their 25th Araw ng Barangay (Silver Anniversary) last August 5, 2015.The celebration was spearheaded by the barangay council in the leadership of Punong Barangay Ariel Lagmay with Kag. Danilo Apuya, Kag. Ruben Dongzal, Kag. James Abadillo, Kag. Adelaida Carupo and Kag. Josephine Medel.

Silver Anniversary of Brgy. 8-A (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Barangay Council of Brgy. 8-A (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Barangay Tanod of Brgy. 8-A (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Team Acosta with Brgy. 8-A council (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

1st District Councilor Mabel Sunga Acosta gave her warm message of congratulations to the barangay for reaching this far. It has been 25 years that the barangay is celebrating their establishment.

Coun. Mabel Sunga Acosta delivering her message during the celebration of Brgy.8-A (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Coun. Mabel Sunga Acosta delivering her message during the celebration of Brgy.8-A (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Coun. Mabel Sunga Acosta delivering her message during the celebration of Brgy.8-A (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

On stage: Team Acosta with Brgy.8-A council (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Coun. Mabel Sunga Acosta with Barangay Health Workers and Barangay Council (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

In this joyous event, Team Acosta of course served the delicious and hot Moringa Tuna Lugaw to everyone present in the venue. Kids and grown ups enjoyed the hot Lugaw steaming their tummy.

Kids enjoying their cup of Moringa Tuna Lugaw (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Team Acosta serving the Moringa Tuna Lugaw (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Team Acosta's signature Moringa Tuna Lugaw (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

A kid enjoying his cup of hot Moringa Tuna Lugaw (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Lugaw serving (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Kids having their Moringa Tuna Lugaw (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Team Acosta serving the signature Moringa Tuna Lugaw (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Serving of Moringa Tuna Lugaw (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Coun. Mabel Sunga Acosta with the staff of V Moringa (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Moringa Tuna Lugaw

Moringa Tuna Lugaw at Its Best

Add moringa tuna lugaw into your diet plan! It is loaded with lots of vitamins and nutrients. With this diet combo you are in the right track for a healthier lifestyle!

Benefits of Moringa Tuna Lugaw:

1.)   It increases the natural defenses of your body

2.)   It provides the right amount of protein

3.)   It helps proper digestion

4.)   Promotes the normal function of liver and kidney

5.)   The omega-3 fatty acid found in tuna reduces the risk of obesity

6.)   Moringa helps spikes up your metabolism

7.)   Moringa has supreme anti-oxidant properties with powerful anti-aging properties. 

8.)   Moringa reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines 

9.)   The B vitamins present in tuna helps increase energy
10.)  In recent studies, both Moringa and Tuna helps reduces the risk of cancer. Those who include these foods in their diet are more likely to avoid health complications.

So what are you waiting for? Try Moringa Tuna Lugaw for a healthier new you.

Sources:

http://www.symptomfind.com/nutrition-supplements/health-benefits-of-tuna/

http://leafpower.wordpress.com/moringa-benefits/

Kris Conat

AB Mass Communication
Ateneo de Davao University

Intern