What it means to be truly healthy
MANILA, Philippines - To be able to work hard and get the most out of life, one must have a healthy body. However, many people think that being healthy simply means being thin or just settling for a chubby physique. Helping active and busy individuals stay in top form, 555 Tuna shares what it means to be truly healthy.
For Dr. Eliza Mei Perez-Francisco, a top health expert from the Weight Management Center and Nutrition Support Team of St. Luke’s Medical Center and Asian Hospital, achieving a healthy body means being free from sickness, and having the right Body Mass Index (BMI). A person’s BMI determines whether one has a healthy weight for their height. Those who want to know their BMI can consult their doctor or go to the nearest health center. A BMI below 18.5 means one is underweight, and a BMI more than 23 suggests one is overweight. However, a BMI between 18.5 and 23 indicates a normal weight.
“Having and maintaining a ‘katamtamang katawan na malaman’ is not that difficult. Just eat healthy; include carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats such as omega 3, vitamins and minerals in your diet, and complement it with proper exercise,” says Dr. Francisco.
Protein is one of the best nutrients that can help one achieve the right body mass. It is an important part of the diet that is needed to build and maintain the body’s muscles. “When you eat too little protein, your body uses up your stored muscles, then your muscles tend to shrink,” explains Dr. Francisco. “Eating enough protein daily, combined with regular exercise, helps one achieve a truly healthy body.”
A great source of protein is 555 Tuna. One can of 555 Tuna offers as much as 21 grams of protein and up to 32 percent of the daily energy and nutrient needs of Filipinos, helping them have a fitter body.
555 Tuna also offers other nutrients like vitamin A to help keep the teeth, skin, and eyes healthy. It also has omega 3 fatty acids that are good for the heart and protects it from disease.
Those wanting to meet daily challenges at work more effectively can have a truly healthy body with the health-giving goodness of 555 Tuna that offers malaman na tuna na malaman sa protina.
555 Tuna comes in 15 sarap-lutongbahay flavors: afritada, caldereta, mechado, adobo, bistek Tagalog, sisig, barbecue, lechon paksiw, Bicol Express, Sweet & Spicy, laing, flakes in oil, Hot & Spicy and the latest, 555 Corned Tuna in Regular and Chili flavors. It is available in sari-sari stores, supermarkets, and grocery stores nationwide.
