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Jul 13, 2018
We thought the benefits of iron in your diet were pretty clear but if not, let us break it down for you:
Jul 13, 2018
We all know why iron is a must-have. It keeps our muscles strong, our blood healthy, helps oxygen circulation, improves cognitive function, boosts immunity, and treats fatigue and anaemia.
The Sri Lankan Ministry of Health recommends specific amounts of iron in our diet every day but it can be a bit of a challenge to get as much iron as we need. Here’s what a nutritionist wants you to know:
Jul 13, 2018
Here’s what a nutritionist wants you to know about iron
If you want your mental and physical health to be at its best (and who doesn’t?) then you need iron. Iron keeps your muscles strong, your blood healthy, helps oxygen circulation, improves cognitive function, boosts immunity, and treats fatigue and anaemia. In short, if you take enough iron you’re less likely to get sick and more likely to be productive, with better-looking skin, hair and nails to boot.
The Sri Lankan Ministry of Health recommends specific amounts of iron in our diet every day but it can be a bit of a challenge to get as much iron as we need. Here’s what a nutritionist wants you to know:
Mar 07, 2018
At 5am Bandera Menike and her two daughters begin their day. As dairy farmers, it’s vital that they start work early in order to milk their 11 cows and one buffalo at least twice a day. Feeding, cleaning, working the fields and veterinary care revolves around these milking times. And unlike most dairy farms in Sri Lanka, there are no men in this all-female team.
A family business
Menike and her husband started dairy farming in the late 1980s, as a way of earning a living when employment opportunities in the country were scarce. “The country was at war and my husband couldn’t find a job anywhere,” she says. “So to secure a steady income, we both started dairy farming." But in 2005, when her husband was taken ill, Menike took over sole responsibility for their business.
Oct 25, 2017
Nestlé has been recognized as a global leader for its response to climate change, again earning a place in the annual CDP Climate A List.
Nestlé is among just 5 percent of participating companies to be featured on the 2017 Climate A List, compiled by global non-for-profit charity CDP. This is in recognition of action taken in the last year to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop the low-carbon economy.
Climate change leadership is part of Nestlé’s purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.
Oct 18, 2017
What do you think is the current status of foods offered to children in the OOH (Out-of-Home)* sector?
I’m happy to say that our school canteens are required to uphold high nutritional standards by law. In other OOH establishments however, we are seeing a trend towards oily and sugary foods, including fast food.
*OOH (Out of Home) refers to consumption of food out of home, in establishments like restaurants, hotels, canteens etc.
Sep 28, 2017
Coffee is fast becoming the beverage of choice among Sri Lankan millennials. Whether it’s quiet reflection in solitude, a good conversation with a colleague or catching-up with an old friend, many young adults prefer making these connections over a great cup of coffee. Ask them why and they’ll tell you it holds an aspirational appeal; sure, it tastes great, but it is also a social experience, a statement, a lifestyle choice.
Coffee drinkers are increasingly looking for greater choice, better quality, and simple convenience. For those who don’t have the time or inclination for brewing at home or visiting a café or vending machine, instant coffee is their go-to for instant refreshment.
The allure of instant coffee, very much a part of the lifestyle of young urban Sri Lankans, reflects its rich and innovative history.
Sep 25, 2017
We know how easy it is to allow a banana to go off or to just not get round to eating those leftovers we’ve saved in the fridge. Did you ever think about how much our individual waste adds up? Here are 10 things you can do to stop wasting food.
Sep 21, 2017
Nestlé has today announced a new ambition for its global youth initiative: Nestlé needs YOUth. By 2030, Nestlé will help 10 million young people around the world have access to economic opportunities.
The global initiative brings together all of the efforts to support young people around the world that Nestlé undertakes on its own and with others, including the Alliance for YOUth.
In addition to employability, the initiative now also focuses on the next generation of farmers and entrepreneurs across Nestlé’s value chain. It also seeks to encourage innovation, including through a challenge on the [email protected]é open innovation platform.
Jul 14, 2017
Our Nestlé Healthy Kids Programme raises awareness about nutrition and promotes physical activity amongst children. Find out why this programme was launched and how it works.
