#StayAtHome : Healthy ways to safeguard yourself against COVID-19

Healthy diet protects us from any kind and type of diseases and viruses. It does not promise a complete shield against the harm brought about by bacteria and viruses, but it is the strongest, the toughest defense our body can have.

Healthy diet means strong immune system. The immune system which is responsible for down-regulating immune responses against external harmless triggers such as food, or against the bodies' own tissue, also protects us from disease caused by bacteria, viruses and toxins, and helps remove foreign bodies and malignant cells from our system. These are only a few of the reasons why we need to keep our immunity at its strongest and healthiest state.


As the COVID-19 Pandemic intensifies the Philippine’s battle against Double Burden of Malnutrition which 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.

Mag-Pinggang Pinoy Tayo Challenge by Ajinomoto

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) SAUTÉonion, garlic and ground pork and mix in carrots, green peas and pechay. 2) SEASONwith 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) SAUTÉginger, onion and garlic, add fried tofu and liver spread and mix well. 3) SEASONwith sugar and PORKSAVOR® All-in-One Seasoning mix and add chili peppers.

Pork tapa with tomatoes: 1) MARINATEpork in water, sugar, soy sauce, pepper and SARSAYA® Oyster Sauce for an hour or overnight. 2) SAUTÉonion, 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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