LET’S EAT, LEARN AND PLAY
with babies and toddlers
Ma. Ines Av. Fernandez
Philippines
One Asia Breastfeeding Partners Forum 6
Colombo, Sri Lanka
18-21 Nov 2009
Indigenous Foods
for
Complementary Feeding
Foods that Heal…
Foods that Nourish...
Healing Foods
and
Therapies
Nutritional Value
( per 100 grams)
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
Phosphorus
Fat
Carbohydrates
Protein
Calories
250 i.u.
0.07 mg
0.04 mg
1.2 mg
302 mg
30 mg
.07 mg
29 mg
0.6 gram
17.1 grams
1.0 gram
70
GUAVA
Health Benefits:
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Prolonged menstruation
High blood pressure
Poor circulation
Congestion of lungs
Acidosis
Asthma mucus
Catarrh
Obesity
Scurvy
EGGPLANT
Nutritional Value
( per 100 grams)
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
Phosphorus
Potassium
Fat
Carbohydrates
Calories
30 i.u.
0.04 mg
0.5 mg
0.65 mg
5 mg
15 mg
0.4 mg
37 mg
390 mg
0.2 gram
5.5 grams
24
Health Benefits:
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Constipation
Colitis (stomach)
Lower cholesterol
Stomach ulcers
Hemorrhoids
Nervous conditions
Nutritional Value
( per 100 grams)
CUCUMBER
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
Phosphorus
Potassium
Fat
Carbohydrates
Protein
Calories
180 i.u.
0.02 mg
0.04 mg
trace
9 mg
32 mg
1.8 mg
27 mg
80 mg
0.2 gram
17 grams
0.9 gram
70
Health Benefits:
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Diuretic
Kidney and urinary bladder
Liver disease
Pancreatic
Useful conditions for high and low blood pressure
Helps digest protein due to erepsin enzyme
Hair growth due to silicon and sulfur
Rheumatic conditions (mix with carrot juice)
Teeth and gums – pyorrhea
Prevents splitting nails of toes and fingers
Diabetes
Nutritional Value
( per 100 grams)
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Calcium
Iron
Phosphorus
Fat
Carbohydrates
Protein
Calories
70 i.u.
0.24 mg
0.19 mg
2.4 mg
51 mg
11.2 mg
1,144 mg
46.7 grams
15 grams
29 grams
553
SQUASH / PUMPKIN
Health Benefits:
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Prostate problems
Constipation
Tape worms and round worms
Edema
Arthritis
Kidney stones
Painful urination
Tea of Seeds:
• Crush 2 teaspoonful seeds.
• Steep in 1 cup of boiling water for 1 hour.
• Stir and strain.
• Drink 1 cup 4x a day.
Nutritional Value
( per 100 grams)
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin C
Vitamin E & K
Calcium
Iron
Phosphorus
Potassium
Fat
Carbohydrates
Protein
Calories
1,750 i.u.
0.03 mg
0.04 mg
0.3 mg
56 mg
20 mg
0.3 mg
16 mg
470 mg
0.1 gram
10 grams
0.6 gram
39
PAPAYA
Health Benefits:
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Digestion (papain enzyme)
Constipation
Tonic effect on stomach and intestines
Relieve infections – colon, pus, mucus
Cancer epithelial tissues
Prevents nausea and morning motion sickness
(take 230 cc. fresh papaya juice)
• Meat tenderizer
• Papaya seeds are anti-helmintic or expels worms
(chew & swallow 2 tsp. seeds with honey after
meals, 3x a day)
Nutritional Value
( per 100 grams)
PINEAPPLE
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
Phosphorus
Potassium
Fat
Carbohydrates
Protein
Calories
130 i.u.
0.08 mg
0.02 mg
0.20 mg
24 mg
16 mg
0.3 mg
11 mg
150 mg
0.2 gram
13.7 grams
0.4 gram
52
Health Benefits:
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Bromelain enzyme digestion
Blood clot
Constipation
Glands regulator goiter
Dyspepsia chronic digestive disturb
Bronchitis
Catarrh mucus
High blood pressure
Arthritis
Tumors
Intestinal worms
Diphtheria
Nausea (230 cc. fresh juice)
Nutritional Value
( per 100 grams)
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
Phosphorus
Potassium
Carbohydrates
Protein
Calories
740 i.u.
traces
traces
0.8 mg
20 mg
82 mg
0.7 mg
62 mg
370 mg
7 grams
1 gram
32
OKRA
(ladyfinger)
Health Benefits:
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Stomach ulcer
Inflammation of the lungs
Inflammation of the colon
Sore throat
Reduce excessive weight
Cancer (with epithelial tissues)
Nutritional Value
CAMOTE
( per 100 grams)
(SWEET POTATO)
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
Phosphorus
Potassium
Fat
Carbohydrates
Protein
Calories
7,700 i.u.
0.09 mg
0.05 mg
0.60 mg
22 mg
30 mg
0.7 mg
49 mg
300 mg
0.7 gram
27.9 grams
1.8 grams
123
Health Benefits:
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Stomach ulcer
Inflamed colon
Hemorrhoids
Energy food
Cancer (with
epithelial tissues)
Nutritional Value
( per 100 grams)
Vitamin B
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
Phosphorus
Fat
Carbohydrates
Protein
Calories
0.10 mg
0.01 mg
0.20 mg
2 mg
21 mg
2 mg
98 mg
34.7 grams
14 grams
3.4 grams
359
COCONUT
Health Benefits:
• Protein source
• Tapeworms
• Goiter (enlarged non-toxic
thyroid) – has organic iodine
content
• Body builder
• Constipation
• Sore throat (cocomilk)
• Stomach ulcer (cocomilk)
• Heals cuts, scratches and burns
(coco oil)
• Facial massage and wrinkle
remover
ONIONS
Nutritional Value
( per 100 grams)
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
Phosphorus
Potassium
Fat
Carbohydrates
Protein
Calories
50 i.u.
0.03 mg
0.04 mg
0.20 mg
9 mg
32 mg
0.5 mg
44 mg
300 mg
0.2 gram
10.3 grams
1.4 grams
45
Health Benefits:
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Diuretic
Laxative slightly
High blood pressure
Antiseptic
Sinus phlegm
Valuable for hair, nails,
fingers, eyes and toes
• Diabetic mellitus (lowers
blood sugar)
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Asthma
Lowers cholesterol
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Anti-allergy
Reduce inflammation
Influenza
Colds
Tuberculosis
Insomnia
Neuritis (inflamed nerves)
Vertigo (dizziness)
Obesity
Worms / parasites
Anti-platelet adhesive
(thrombosis)
• Longevity
BANANA
Nutritional Value
( per 100 grams)
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
Phosphorus
Potassium
Fat
Carbohydrates
Protein
Calories
430 i.u.
0.04 mg
0.05 mg
0.70 mg
10 mg
8 mg
6 mg
28 mg
260 mg
0.2 gram
23 grams
1.2 grams
88
Health Benefits:
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Stomach ulcers
Diuretics (2 banana per day)
Digestive disorders
Colitis
Diarrhea
Hemorrhoids
Cancer (with epithelial tissues)
General energy
Burns or boils (inner surface of
banana skin)
• High blood pressure (fresh
green banana peel)
Nutritional Value
( per 100 grams)
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
Phosphorus
Fat
Carbohydrates
Protein
Calories
390 i.u.
0.15 mg
0.12 mg
1.7 mg
12 mg
9 mg
0.5 mg
120 mg
1.2 grams
20.5 grams
3.7 grams
92
CORN
Health Benefits:
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Anemia
Constipation
Building food
Lowers serum cholesterol
Renal dysfunction – kidney
(eat daily soft boiled coarsely ground corn)
Diaper rash (cornstarch)
Cancer (with epithelial tissues)
Gout ( boil 2 fresh cobs, 4 cups water for 45 mins; drink
1 cup 3x a day then 1 cup/day)
Kidney problems including stones (boil 4 tsp cornsilk,
2½ cups water for 20 mins; drink ½ cup every
4 hours)
BROWN RICE
Nutritional Value
( per 100 grams)
Vitamin B
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
B6 pyridoxine
Vitamin K
Calcium
Iron
Phosphorus
Potassium
Fat
Protein
Calories
0.32 mg
0.5 mg
4.6 mg
39 mg
2 mg
303 mg
150 mg
1.7 gram
7.5 gram
360
Health Benefits:
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Body-building food
Stomach intestinal ulcers
Diarrhea
Nutrients for hair, teeth,
nails, muscles and bones
Nutritional Value
( per 100 grams)
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
Phosphorus
Fat
Protein
Calories
MANGO
6,350 i.u.
0.06 mg
0.06 mg
0.90 mg
41 mg
9 mg
0.2mg
13 mg
0.2 gram
0.7 gram
66
Health Benefits:
• Kidney ailments
(nephritis)
• Acidity
• Poor digestion
• Fever
• Respiratory ailments
• Constipation
• Clogged skin pores
• Cancer (with epithelial
tissues) – ripe mangoes
Nutritional Value
( per 100 grams)
TOMATO
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin C
Vitamin K
Calcium
Iron
Phosphorus
Potassium
Protein
Calories
1,000 i.u.
0.06 mg
0.04 mg
0.05 mg
23 mg
11 mg
0.6 mg
27 mg
360 mg
1.0 gram
20
Health Benefits:
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Anti-septic
Purifies blood
Skin
Tuberculosis
High blood pressure
Sinus
Liver (cirrhosis)
Gas in the stomach
Colds
Obesity
Pimples (poultice)
Ringworms
Reduce blood cholesterol (nicotinic acid)
Hardening of the arteries
Cancer (with epithelial tissues)
Nutritional Value
( per 100 grams)
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
Phosphorus
Potassium
Fat
Carbohydrates
Protein
Calories
630 i.u.
0.04 mg
0.07 mg
0.4 mg
120 mg
11 mg
0.4 mg
25 mg
170 mg
2 gram
5.7 gram
1.2 gram
25
PEPPER
Health Benefits:
• Liver disease
• Obesity
• Constipation
• Arthritis
• High blood pressure
• Acidosis (alkalinity in the blood)
• Cancer (with epithelial tissues)
Small Pepper
• Colds
• Asthma
• Sinus
• Malaria
• Intestinal worms
Kalamansi
(Lime, Lemon)
Culinary Uses:
Fruit
• Lemonade
• Ingredient for salads and meat dishes
• Flavor tea drinks and curry preparations
• Marmalade
• Tart sauce
Medicinal and Other uses
• Fruit, slice
Cure insect bites
Shampoo
Eliminate scalp itchiness and promote hair growth
Bleach freckles
Clean acne infection
•Fruit juice
Laxative
Cure sore throat and voice loss
Malunggay
(Horseradish Tree)
Culinary Uses:
(tender leaves, young pods and leaves)
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Vegetables
Addition to fish soup
Cook in coconut milk
Pinakbet
Diningding
Medicinal and Other Uses
• Seeds (mature)
Expels parasitic worms
Cure hypertension
Rheumatism
Gout
Hiccups
Asthma and improve urine flow
• Capsules
Now available in health shops and drugstores
• As vegetable
Increase lactation in breastfeeding mothers
Malunggay (leaves, pods, seeds, flowers)
Moringa Oleifera
An ounce of Malunggay leaves/seeds
is equal to
4 glasses of milk (calcium)
7 oranges (vitamin C)
3 bananas
3x spinach (iron)
better than olive oil
EATING BY COLOR
RED/PURPLE
These foods contain antho-cyanins, powerful antioxidants
that may cut your risk of heart disease and stroke
by inhibiting clot formation.
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Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherries
Cranberries (or sauce)
Eggplant
Plum
Prunes
Purple or red grapes
Raspberries
Red apples
Red cabbage
Red pear
Red pepper
Red wine
Strawberries
RED
Any tomato-based food (even salsa
or tomato sauce) - provides a hefty
dose of lycopene, a cancer-fighting
antioxidant.
Also try:
• Guava
• Pink grapefruit
• Watermelon
ORANGE
The beta carotene in orange foods
boosts eye and skin health
and may decrease the risk
of certain cancers.
• Acorn or winter squash
• Apricots
• Carrots
• Mango
• Pumpkin
• Rockmelon
• Sweet potato
ORANGE/YELLOW
These cousins to the orange family are rich in
beta cryptoxanthin, an antioxidant
that protects cells from damage.
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Nectarines
Oranges
Papaya
Peaches
Pineapple
Tangerines
Yellow grapefruit
YELLOW/GREEN
Further protection for your eyes:
These foods contain lutein and zeaxanthin,
which may help fight cataracts
and muscular degeneration.
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Avocado
Collard, mustard or turnip greens
Corn
Cucumbers (with skin)
Green beans
Green peas
Green or yellow pepper
Honeydew melon
Kiwi fruit
Romaine or leaf lettuce
Spinach
Zucchini (with skin)
GREEN
Green foods pack natural chemicals
called isothiocyanates,
such as sulforaphane, and indoles.
All of these chemicals stimulate
production of cancer-fighting liver enzymes.
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Bok choy
Broccoli or broccoli sprouts
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Kale Swiss chard
WHITE/GREEN
Garlic and onions contain allicin, a tumor fighter.
Mushrooms have other disease-balding chemicals.
These veggies are rich in flavonoids,
which protect against cell damage:
• Artichokes
• Asparagus
• Celery
• Chives
• Endive
• Leeks
WHOLE FOODS
(natural, fresh, energy giving, healthful)
FRUITS
Ripened ovary
engender softness
sense of ease or relaxation
FLOWERS
SEEDS
Egg
Self-contained embryonic plant
Holds the future
Acts on regenerative organs
Protective fatty acid
Brings energy upto the head
Revitalize the spirit
Intense energy
LEAVES
STALKS AND STEMS
Moving energy
it perks up energy
Rich in chlorophyll
Supports blood formation,
liver functions and lungs
TUBERS
More grounding energy
ROOTS
Correlates to intestines, kidneys & regenerative organs
Mineral dense
Most strengthening
Asian Foods
Rich, Mixed and Colorful
Asian Noodle Soup (top)
Laksa (below)
Miso Udon Noodle Soup (top)
Bondas (below)
Sticky Rice Pockets
Nori Cones
Soba Noodle Salad (top)
Thai Tempeh (bottom)
Split Pea and Vegetable Soup (top)
Spiced Chickpea and Vegetable Soup (bottom)
Case Study:
Repairing Lives
through the use of
Indigenous Foods and
Breastfeeding
at Bantay Bata
(Child Watch Center - Philippines)
Nina
Jason
Impact on the Children’s Survival and Development
Nina was healed
through breastfeeding,
a powerful way of nurturing.
Malnourished Children
in
Bantay Bata
(Child Watch Center - Philippines)
Rehabilitated Jason
through breastfeeding and
indigenous foods.
Wet Nurses
as
Breastfeeding Surrogate Mothers
GSIYCF
Global Initiative for Infant
and
Young Child Feeding
From Policy to Practice
in
Arugaan Crèche Center
(Philippines)
Support for Working Women with Babies and Toddlers
at the Workplace
Very EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & DEVELOPMENT
Arugaan crèche-daycare
for babies and toddlers
(Philippines)
Women Supporting Women
Shared Resources
Expressed Breastmilk
(lifespan: 10-12 hrs. room temp)
Exploring Science and Living Things
Storytelling
Learning Food in the Context of Play
Learning Food in the Context of Play
Water Play
Water Play
Music
In between feedings
are
creative activities for learn and play.
Young Environmentalists
Young Chefs
Learning Tools from Nature
Eating is a socialization process.
Eating together is fun
Interactive and
Responsive
Feeding
Preparatory
Activity
Frequent Feeding
Action Songs
and
Arts from Nature
Interactive Reading
Healing Touch
Herbal Massage for Young Children
Frequent
Feeding
every 2 hours
Small amount of foods
appropriate to the small tummy
Interactive Activities
Game and Play
Counting Numbers
OBSTRUCTIONS
Profiting from Women’s Worries and Work
“Babies our Business”
Attractive Food but Inadequate
COMMERCIAL NUTRITION
•Structured
•Take things apart and looks at pieces
•Reduced nutrients to smaller parts
•Treats symptoms but not the causes
•Unending need of micronutrient supplements
Attractive Food but Inadequate
ASIAN NUTRITION
•Promotes health and harmony in balance of yin
and yang
•Functional foods in proper combination
with consideration to:
•Season
•Color
•Flavor
•Therapeutic process
•Traditional wisdom
TRADITIONAL FOODS
(means whole foods, healthful and energy giving)
resources
Traditional Foods
are indigenous to
habitat
environment
country
THREATS to FOOD SECURITY
it endangers traditional food and culture
False Health Claims
Captive Consumers
Compromised Future
Mail To:
Arugaan
P.O. Box 231, University of the Philippines Diliman
Quezon City 1101, Metro Manila, Philippines
Email: arugaan@mozcom.com
Tel: +63-2-426 3918
Fax: +63-2-922 5189
Arugaan’s Life Skills Seminars & Services:
Setting up Crèche Daycare at Workplaces
Traditional & Therapeutic Massage 
 Healing Foods (The Fresh and Natural Way)
Formation of Mother-Support Groups
 Breastfeeding Counseling
Lactation-Relactation