Global Courant 2023-04-29 13:28:11
With school holidays starting to trickle in this week, it’s critical for parents to make sure their vacationers stay healthy and well at home.
This applies to all age groups, from pre-school (3 – 5 years), primary (6 – 12 years) and secondary (13 – 18 years) and tertiary institutions (18 years and older).
Dr. Sabrina Kitaka, an experienced pediatrician, says parents, especially mothers, need to plan their family meals more carefully to ensure they are balanced to provide wholesome health and nutrition during these fresh school holidays.
Kitaka reminded parents that one yogurt a day is an option for vacationers to add to their healthy food list because they like to snack at home.
“Whether flavored, plain or fruit, yogurt is a nutrient-packed snack that feeds you with a generous amount of calcium, protein, B vitamins and minerals, including potassium, phosphorus and magnesium,” said Kitaka.
She elaborates on the healthy nutrients in yogurt by noting that calcium is good for bones and teeth.
“Protein contributes to both the maintenance and growth of muscle mass and normal bones. Vitamin D helps reduce the risk of osteoporosis, which is a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile due to loss of bone tissue,” Kitaka said.
“Vitamin B2 and B12 both contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism, while Vitamin B2 also helps maintain normal vision, Potassium helps lower blood pressure, and Yogurt may also protect against gastrointestinal infections by inhibiting the growth of pathogens. suppress that cause intestinal disorders, such as diarrhoea. which is often the result of an infection or overuse of antibiotics.”
Vincent Omoth, Marketing Manager Fresh Dairy notes that Fresh Dairy takes great pleasure in surprising their customers with high-quality and nutritious products.
Fresh Dairy currently produces five flavors of flavored yoghurt namely: Strawberry, Mixed Berry, Vanilla, Mango and Plain with 6 SKUs including cups: 450g, 250g, 150g, 100g and Pouch 400g and the new 200g and is popular as it is thick, creamy with a natural flavor of Yoghurt.
Brookside Fruit Yogurt is currently only available in cups.
Omoth said that Fresh Dairy flavored yogurt is readily available in stores, Duukas, supermarkets and kiosks across the country.
Kitaka gives parents tips on nutrition during holidays
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