HEALTH TALKS

Health Talks is a health talk show hosted by Maya Saunders Programme Officer at the Ministry of Health and Human Services. In each episode we cover topics from mental health to oral hygiene, chronic diseases and more.
Our Objectives are to:

• To share current information and discuss benefits of optimal behaviours to develop and reinforce healthy lifestyles.

• To educate residents on establishing lifelong nutritional and fitness goals 

• To reduce risk of chronic diseases among residents by helping viewers identify and avoid problematic behaviours.

• To use power of individual stories to understand inspire and improve health in the TCI.

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27 Healthy Foods for a Healthy Diet

1. Leafy Greens (e.g., spinach, kale)

2. Berries (e.g., blueberries, strawberries)

3. Nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, Cashews)

4. Seeds (e.g., chia seeds, flaxseeds)

5. Quinoa

6. Oats

7. Sweet Potatoes

8. Broccoli

9. Bell Peppers

10. Carrots

11. Avocado

12. Tomatoes

13. Garlic

14. Lentils

15. Chickpeas

16. Salmon

17. Greek Yogurt

18. Eggs

19. Brown Rice

20. Cottage Cheese

21. Chicken Breast

22. Local Fish

23. Tuna

24. Healthy Fats ( Avocado oil, coconut, olive oil, grape seed oil)

25. Local Herbs

26. Wheat Bulgar

27. Coconut

 

 

Incorporating these foods into your diet can provide a wide range of nutrients and health benefits! Ensure to check labels for foods that’s genetically modified as we would recommend included those foods in your diet.