Lahore: Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has launched “Healthy Food for Winter” programme at its headquarters, aimed at promoting a healthy food during the winter season. DG Punjab Food Authority Asim Javed inaugurated the programme and visited various food stalls set up for the event.
The initiative includes specially designed food recipes to combat winter-related health issues such as bone problems, immunity boosting, obesity, diabetes, and improving digestion.
PFA DG Asim Javed, highlighted that the recipes were tailored to support better health during the colder months. Additionally, recipes have been shared to promote iron intake for overall body growth and to aid the mental and physical development of young children. The dishes menu includes pumpkin soup, eucalyptus tea, iron-boosting soups, and snacks made from peanuts, almonds, dates, and gram
flour sweets.
“The focus of healthy recipes is not only on taste but also on improving health,” he said and added “Choosing nutritious food in our daily meals i
s essential for maintaining overall well-being”.
The PFA has also set up nutrition camps in schools to promote healthy eating, particularly to protect children from the effects of smog, viral infections, and cold weather. “Nutritious food boosts the body’s ability to fight diseases,” he added.