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Healthy eating plus a Vitamin C can boast your immune system

Are you tired of the same old meals you eat every day? Having colds and low immune system? Sick of the unwanted fat, empty calories and high-sodium content of fast foods? 

Don’t you wish there was a better way to eat to make you healthy and happy? The world may not be perfect but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for imperfect meals and be prone to disease.

The secret lies in healthy eating habits and food supplements. Once cultivated, these habits will ensure that you get the nutrition you need without the extra fat, sodium, and calories. To start eating right and choose the best vitamin boosting supplement, here are some practical pointers to follow:

Go for variety. Bored by your diet? Eat a variety of foods every day. That way, eating becomes a pleasurable experience and not simply a mechanical process to fill your stomach. When planning meals, include foods from different food groups. Your plate should have healthy servings of fruits, vegetables, grains, low-fat dairy products,  lean protein foods, nuts, and seeds.


Think smart. Go for meals that are easy to prepare and readily available. This will make food shopping and preparation a breeze and light on your pocket. In truth, no one will stop you from eating that exotic dish you like. But if you have to travel far to make it, you’ll be wasting a lot of time and money. Foods that are in season are cheaper and better.

“To prepare your healthy menus, you'll need to have healthy ingredients on hand. Your shopping strategies should focus on fresh and unprocessed foods. That means spending more time in the produce section, where you can stock up on fruits and vegetables. Keep an eye out too for whole grains and low-fat dairy products. Another key shopping strategy - don't linger in the snack food and candy aisles,” said the Mayo Clinic.

Cook with less fat, sugar, and salt. Reducing the amount of fat, sugar, and sodium you use won’t make your meals taste bad. There are plenty of healthy substitutes that can add flavor to dishes without affecting the way they taste. For baked goods, for instance, cut the need for butter or oil in half and replace these with unsweetened applesauce or prune puree. Use less sugar by adding spices or flavorings to bring out the sweetness of foods. Salt can also be eliminated from most foods, soups, and salads.

“Healthy substitutions not only reduce the amount of fat, calories, and sodium in your recipes but also can boost the nutritional content. For example, use whole-wheat pasta in place of enriched pasta. You'll triple the fiber and reduce the number of calories. Prepare a dessert with fat-free milk instead of whole milk to save 63 calories and almost 8 grams of fat per cup,” concluded the Mayo Clinic. 

Take Vitamin C supplements. Taking vitamin C supplements will help boost your immune system. Although most fruits and vegetables contain vitamins when overcooked will lose its nutrients. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. The body also needs vitamin C to make collagen, a protein required to help wounds heal.

Supplementing with Fern-C, a leading local brand in the Philippine market is the best way to strengthen your body. Fern-C has been in the market for years and it is sold through multi-level marketing by Fern Inc. and not everyone can avail it. Luckily Fern-C is now available in retail, thanks to  STADA.
STADA is a pharmaceutical company based in Germany, that focused on providing generics medicines, specialty pharmaceuticals, and none-prescription consumer health products. Last February 7, 2019, the company announced its recent acquisition of the FERN portfolio in the Philippines.

"The acquisition of FERN will help us to execute our growth ambitions in the Philippines," according to STADA CEO Peter Goldschmidt.

STADA Asia Pacific Managing Director Gary Clark, also send off his message via video and said, "With both STADA and FERN carrying heritage, we will be able to provide better health for Filipinos."

In closing, STADA Philippine General Manager Sharmaine Abarrientos said, " With FERN C in our portfolio, we will establish a strong consumer healthcare platform to launch other quality medicines as well and provide better health for all Filipinos."

In conclusion, eating healthy with Vitamin C supplements will help fight the novel Corona Virus (nCov) that makes every Juan scared of. Take note this is not a cure but only a prevention method that we should not ignore. 

For more information about STADA, check out https://www.stada.com/

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