{"id":29084,"date":"2026-10-24T14:16:43","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T07:16:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.poultryindonesia.com\/?p=29084"},"modified":"2026-10-27T13:49:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T06:49:18","slug":"asohi-organizes-protein-walk-2026-to-promote-healthy-lifestyles-and-animal-protein-consumption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.poultryindonesia.com\/en\/asohi-organizes-protein-walk-2026-to-promote-healthy-lifestyles-and-animal-protein-consumption\/","title":{"rendered":"ASOHI Organizes Protein Walk 2026 to Promote Healthy Lifestyles and Animal Protein Consumption"},"content":{"rendered":"

POULTRYINDONESIA, Jakarta \u2013<\/strong> In an effort to encourage animal protein consumption, the Indonesian Veterinary Drug Association (ASOHI) held ASOHI Protein Walk 2026 in Cibubur on Saturday (October 24, 2026). The event also featured a door prize raffle and a talk show with nutritionist Dr. Rita Ramayulis, DCN, M.Kes, encouraging participants to adopt healthy lifestyles while discussing the importance of animal protein.<\/p>\n

ASOHI Chairman drh. Ahmad Harris Priyadi explained that the name Protein Walk<\/em> was not chosen merely to distinguish the event from other activities. Behind the name lies a noble mission that members share: providing animal protein that is healthy, affordable, and ASUH (Aman, Sehat, Utuh, Halal<\/em>\u2014safe, healthy, wholesome, and halal).<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is another reason why this activity is called Protein Walk. When we walk, we also talk and interact. This activity engages the brain and helps us maintain memory, particularly for those who have reached their sixties. Meanwhile, adequate protein intake also plays an important role in biological processes within cells,\u201d Harris said.<\/p>\n

He then highlighted the importance of paying attention to the composition of food on one’s plate. According to him, rice should not dominate meal portions. Therefore, protein deserves greater attention in the Indonesian diet.<\/p>\n

Turning to veterinary medicines, Harris discussed the Circular Letter issued by the Director General of Livestock and Animal Health, which came into effect in July 2026. The regulation prohibits the use of fluoroquinolone antibiotics and third-generation cephalosporins in food-producing animals. To assess compliance in the field, ASOHI plans to discuss collecting samples of meat, milk, and egg powder for laboratory testing in Bogor.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo far, we have assumed that no one is using these antibiotics anymore. ASOHI members have indeed implemented the policy, but that is still just a claim. If subsequent sampling finds no residues at several locations, it will strengthen our claim as a government partner,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

Concluding his remarks, Harris emphasized that keeping livestock healthy would benefit farmers and the supporting industries. He noted that disease prevention could reduce the need for treatment while helping maintain productivity. He also affirmed that ASOHI would collaborate with its regional branches to strengthen oversight of veterinary drug use and educate farmers, extending these efforts to the farm level.<\/p>\n

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In line with Harris’s earlier remarks, Dr. Rita Ramayulis revealed that the Indonesian diet remains dominated by grains, which account for approximately 60% of food consumption. Meanwhile, consumption of vegetables, fruit, and protein\u2014particularly animal protein\u2014still needs to increase. This is important for addressing nutritional problems, including stunting, which is associated with children’s growth and development during the first 1,000 days of life.<\/p>\n

Rita identified one of the key problems as the habit of consuming foods high in carbohydrates but low in protein. Animal protein, however, contains a complete range of essential amino acids required by the body throughout life, including for maintaining muscle mass and supporting collagen formation.<\/p>\n

She then highlighted eggs as an accessible source of protein. One egg contains approximately 7 grams of protein, with a complete range of amino acids. Egg whites contain albumin, while egg yolks contain choline, which plays a role in cognitive function and memory. For this reason, Rita regretted the practice of avoiding egg yolks because of concerns about cholesterol.<\/p>\n

\u201cIndeed, egg yolks contain relatively high amounts of cholesterol, but our bodies also produce cholesterol because it is needed for brain function, hormones, and cell membranes. When we consume cholesterol from food, the liver adjusts its own production. So why are organ meats also high in cholesterol and yet can raise blood cholesterol levels? The difference lies in the type of fat. Egg yolks contain more unsaturated fat, whereas organ meats contain saturated fat,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

She continued by explaining that saturated fat raises LDL, which transports cholesterol from the liver to the blood vessels. Meanwhile, when we eat egg yolks, the liver reduces its own cholesterol production, meaning dietary cholesterol does not automatically increase blood cholesterol levels. \u201cSo, egg yolks are being unfairly accused today,\u201d she joked.<\/p>\n

In addition to eggs, Rita identified chicken meat as a good source of protein. Chicken breast is high in protein and relatively low in fat, whereas thighs tend to contain more fat. A combination of eggs, chicken breast, and vegetables can be a good choice to support muscle development. She added that information about eggs and chicken should continue to be communicated to dispel myths, including the misconception that breastfeeding mothers should avoid chicken because of its hormone content.<\/p>\n

\u201cActually, no food is inherently bad, no food is a god, and there is no such thing as a superfood. All foods are created to be good, but whether they are beneficial to our bodies depends on how they are combined. That is the principle of balanced nutrition,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Cooking methods also affect food quality. Rita explained that fried and grilled chicken are exposed to higher temperatures than chicken cooked in gulai, a traditional Indonesian curry-style dish. Fried chicken can also absorb more oil, especially when the oil is reused repeatedly. Although chicken gulai is often considered fattier and less healthy, she stressed that fried and grilled chicken are not necessarily better alternatives, as exposure to high temperatures can denature proteins. Blackened portions of grilled chicken may also increase cancer risk.<\/p>\n

Therefore, Rita added, people should avoid routinely consuming foods prepared using methods that compromise their nutritional value, particularly when such foods are eaten in excessive amounts every day.<\/p>\n

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POULTRYINDONESIA, Jakarta \u2013 In an effort to encourage animal protein consumption, the Indonesian Veterinary Drug Association (ASOHI) held ASOHI Protein Walk 2026 in Cibubur on Saturday (October 24, 2026). The event also featured a door prize raffle and a talk show with nutritionist Dr. Rita Ramayulis, DCN, M.Kes, encouraging participants to adopt healthy lifestyles while […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":29063,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","spay_email":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false},"categories":[45,38],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n