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With the aim of encouraging healthy eating habits and lifestyle changes among Guyanese, the Ministry of Health’s Food Policy Division today officially launched the Colourful Cooking, Healthy Living Recipe Book. This innovative publication features a wide variety of recipes that marry traditional Guyanese flavours with wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients such as vegetables, seeds, and whole grains. The recipes are carefully designed to promote healthier cooking practices while maintaining the familiar taste and appeal of local cuisine. In a conscious effort to reduce lifestyle-related illnesses, the use of sugar has been significantly reduced and in some cases, completely omitted from many of the recipes. The book also emphasises the core nutrition principles of adequacy, balance, variety, and moderation, encouraging households to make more informed choices about what they eat. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, extended heartfelt congratulations to the Food Policy Division for its ongoing commitment to advancing national nutrition education and promoting wellness through food. He noted that initiatives such as this are key to building a healthier nation and reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases. “There are simple changes we can make that can help us live longer. For all of us, diet plays an extremely important role, and we need to encourage people to think carefully about what they eat and to make smarter food choices,” the Minister stated. Dr. Anthony noted that the recipe book represents the first step in encouraging more Guyanese to adopt healthier lifestyles by incorporating its nutritious and practical recipes into their daily meals. The Colourful Cooking, Healthy Living Recipe Book will serve as a practical tool for families, schools, and communities to explore new ways of preparing meals that are not only delicious but also nourishing and supportive of long-term health.
