MANILA, Philippines — Even before COVID-19, Diabetes has been among the leading causes of death in the Philippines. The World Health Organization (WHO) noted that about 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, majority of which lives in low-and middle-income countries, and 1.5 million deaths are directly attributed to Diabetes each year. Both the number of...
How delightful would it be for one to indulge in sweets without having to think about the many side effects on our health. Why wouldn’t we be concerned? In 2019, diabetes was the ninth leading cause of death with an estimated 1.5 million deaths directly caused by diabetes, according to the World Health Organization. But...
GLORIOUS Industrial and Development Corp. (GIDC) said stevia sales are expected to be driven by a more health-conscious consuming public, with a positive performance seen despite the pandemic. Maura David de Leon, GIDC president and chief executive officer, said in a statement Tuesday that consumers are currently shunning artificial sweeteners in favor of stevia, which...
For decades, coffee had received a bad reputation. Besides allegedly triggering high blood pressure, insomnia, and hyperacidity, the Filipino habit of adding lots of sugar and cream to one’s cup has been said to aggravate diabetes. While there’s no denying the Pinoy coffee fan his morning cup, there is concern over the amount of sugar...
Glorious, the country’s first Stevia company, has expressed optimism on its future growth in the country as more people turn to healthier alternatives, especially during this pandemic. According to agribusiness finance giant Rabobank, Stevia’s sales are expected to hit $700 million worldwide in the next few years with sales of stevia products posting significant growth....
Diabetes is well-known in the Philippines, and it is getting more common among teens and young adults. As such, the number of diabetes-related deaths is rising drastically. According to the Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine (2008), the number of Filipinos with diabetes is increasing. The research showed that 7.2% f the population is repaired to...
30 Firms and People Providing Support to PH Covid19 Frontliners |Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the whole world is on lockdown. Fears and anxiety stream down the web, as the virus quickly spreads with tens of thousands of new cases getting every day. When all hope is lost, only our modern-day heroes can save the...
Sa mga nakaraang linggo, napuno ng takot at pangamba ang ating mga kababayan lalo na nang magsimulang tumaas ang bilang ng confirmed patients na tinamaan ng COVID-19. Sa katunayan, agad na kumilos ang pamahalaan upang ito ay mapigilan. Isa na nga sa naging hakbang ng gobyerno ay ang implementasyon ng Enhanced Community Quarantine o ECQ....
Mrs. Maura De Leon had all the reasons to opt for a more laidback, fashionable, and more propitious business, having tried and excelled in several businesses before, the farmer in her compelled her to venture into probably one of the rarest, yet very healthy agricultural plant — Stevia. Back in the 90s, De Leon Was...
IT is no secret that more and more people are making their health and wellness their top priority. After all, who does not want to look and feel good as they age? A crucial factor that contributes to the state of our health has a lot to do with what we eat. While everyone...
