The school season is about to begin. For parents with
kids who are going back to school, this means spending more time again to
prepare their young learners’ school stuff, including packed lunch. Solane, the
country’s leading cooking gas, provides simple tips to make packed lunch
preparation easier for parents and nutritious and enjoyable for kids.
Make food yummy and healthy. Your preschoolers and
grade-schoolers need all the nutrition they can get for their bones, muscles,
and brain, among other body parts to be developed. Make sure that the meals you
prepare not only taste great but also cover the “recommended dietary allowance”
for the nutrients your kids’ need: from carbohydrates and protein to vitamins
and minerals. Dishes should form a balanced diet: there should be portions of
grains (typically rice and noodles), meat, and fruits and veggies, even oils.
A particularly hard part of introducing a healthy meal
would be making the kids eat vegetables. Studies show that the habit is best
learned by example, but because parents will not be in school to personally
show the kids that greens are fun to eat, the key is to cook them in a
child-friendly way, say, by cleverly pairing them with a siding or sauce that
they already love. Examples would be boiled beans dipped in mayonnaise, tofu
cubes rolled alongside ground beef in a tortilla wrap, or mushrooms slathered
in cheese.
Make food interesting and colorful. The same way kids
like their clothes, their toys, and their surroundings bursting with colors,
kids will be more inclined to finish what’s on their plate if it looked
enticing because of the different colors.
Plating is important to capture their imagination. Some
of the garnishing items that also bring nutrients to the dish are carrots,
cucumber, red or green bell peppers, celery, and pineapples. Make sure your
pantry is well-stocked with these fruits and veggies to instantly bring color
to your kid’s lunch!
Make a meal plan. Prepare ingredients early to save time
without sacrificing the flavor and nutritional value of your meals. Have food
staples, like chicken and vegetables, which you can use for multiple tasty meals.
Make a weekly menu of packed lunches and prepare the ingredients and cooking
necessities in advance.
Kids’ school lunches are best cooked using a reliable
source of fuel. For safe and efficient cooking, use Solane LPG, a brand known
for its mark of safety and quality.
Order your Solane LPG tank today by calling Solane’s
Hatid Bahay hotline number 887-5555 or visiting www.solane.com.ph.
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