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As an act of amenability to the standard of International Plant Protection Convention in 2002, the guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade are now employed. With the use of an eco-friendly heat treatment or methyl bromide (MB) fumigation, wooden materials that are shipped in the country are being processed to get rid of pests. |
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Vegetarian loves to eat potatoes since it is easily harvested in the country. A 100 grams boiled potato has only 62 calories and 900 mg of potassium, which is higher than a banana. We need 20% or 900 mg of potassium daily. Intake of potassium is important, it will help us grow, renew our body cells and balance the fluids in the body. The carbohydrate content of potatoes supplies more energy in a day. It is also rich in vitamin B6, 1.7 g protein, 34 milligrams (mg) calcium, 44 mg phosphorus and 24 mg vitamin C. Vitamins C and B6 are vital to prevent blood clotting, to heal the wounds fast, to protect the immune system, to normalize the nervous system and to easily convert food to energy. |
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Ormoc City has the largest sugarcane plantation. At present, the city belongs to the multi-billion peso industry. One of their products is muscovado sugar. The residents here call it panocha, calamay, or sangkaka. It is a kind of unprocessed, pure, and non-centrifugal cane sugar draped in withered banana leaves in sphere shape. |
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The Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) and DOST proved that Virgin coconut oil (VCO) has no cholesterol content so the public should not be worried. VCO is rich in medium-chain saturated fatty acid which is metabolized in another way from long chain fatty acid or LCFA. So MCFA does not produce cholesterol as explained by Dr. Trinidad, Scientist II of the FNRI-DOST. |
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