The new school term is here, causing anxiety among those of us with kids
going to nursery, kindergarten or Year One. Can they cope with this new phase
in their lives, will they make friends, can they follow SOPs and for many Asian
parents, the important question of what will they eat at nursery, kindy and
school?
Back-to-school Bento lunch boxes are an essential tool for busy parents
who want to ensure that their little ones are getting healthy, well-balanced
and preferably organic meals from an early age.
Sometimes, mouse mommy will prepare and cook for MR and MH. Give some different variety of food and love for my boys.
Mouse mommy was feeling happy especially when MR and MH enjoyed having mom's home cooked bento meal.
Alce Nero, a leader in organic food including, pasta, pasta
sauces, honey, jams, olive oil and apple cider vinegar among others is here to
help parents with nine simple tips to make back-to-school Bento boxes a breeze.
The case for switching over to a more organic diet
especially for kids is strong as these foods are absent of chemicals from
pesticides.
Research suggests
that even low levels of pesticide exposure in an extended period can affect
young children’s neurological and behavioral development, with evidence showing
links between pesticide exposure to neonatal reflexes, psychomotor and mental
development, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Alce Nero’s Organic Kid’s Pasta are incredibly
delicious. They comes in a mix of naturally coloured and flavoured pasta using
tomato and spinach that sneaks in the goodness of vegetables and fibre, a plus
for parents of fussy eaters. It is bronze drawn for a rougher and more porous
pasta, ideal for sauce absorption. Made using organically grown durum wheat, it
is a source of fibre that leaves you feeling full for longer, and helps keep
intestines functioning optimally.
Parents love the organic goodness, convenience and
taste of Alce Nero Organic Kid’s Pastas. Not surprisingly Alce Nero Kid Pasta
Sports Shape received a 5 Star Rating, the highest rating possible, on
Motherhood Malaysia.
Alce Nero Organic Pastas contain no preservatives or
artificial substances such as sugars. These pastas are made in Italy to be low
in fat and sodium, high in protein and are a good source of dietary fibre.
Now on to the tips!
1.
Start
with A Base That Kids Love – Pasta
The majority of kids love pasta. Pastas can be
prepared in numerous ways to suit your child’s preference. Savoury, sweet,
spicy and even air-fried as a healthy Bento box snack!
2.
Prep
Ahead, Leftovers Included
Cook up a larger than required dinner, so
that there will be enough to pack for the next day’s lunch. Alce Nero Organic Pasta
is an excellent choice as it refrigerates well and reheats. Fill the Bento boxes
before serving dinner, then refrigerate.
In the morning add sauce to pasta and microwave, then add fresh fruit; carrot,
cucumber or celery sticks and some cherry tomatoes, a small pack of raisins or
other sweet treat in their individual compartments or use cupcake cases or
lettuce leaves as separators. Quick, healthy, delicious, organic and almost too
pretty to eat!
3. Cuteness
Encourages Appetite
Picky eaters can be encouraged to eat just a
little bit more with cute food. Alce Nero Organic Kids’ Pasta comes in the
shape of alphabets, vehicles and sports equipment that are visually arresting. The
pastas includes dehydrated organic spinach for green
shapes, and dehydrated organic tomato for orangey red shapes. Depending
on your child’s interest they will love playing with and eating their favourite
pasta shapes in their Bento box. With some practice you will have the skills to
create Insta-worthy Bento boxes. Personalise
their Bento box lunch by spelling their name using alphabet pasta. The young,
and the young at heart will both love this little touch.
4.
Make It
Saucy
Kids love pasta
with tomato sauce in their Bento boxes. Prepare Alce Nero Organic Kids’ Pasta
according to the instruction, and at the same time warm up Alce Nero Pasta
Tomato Sauce in a pan. Depending on your child’s tolerance for organic
vegetables and proteins, add what they like, then combine the pasta with the
pasta sauce. Grate some cheese over this tasty delight, and its ready. Another
Bento lunch box done and dusted.
5.
Get
Creative
Have you tried making dessert pasta salad?
Cook up a serving of Alce Nero Organic Fun Shapes pasta, toss with Alce Nero organic
honey, flaked almonds or other nuts, raisins or dried cranberries, sweetcorn
kernels and some diced cucumber or celery. Top with cherry tomatoes or
strawberries. Add a creatively sliced boiled egg on the side. A balanced,
colourful, cute and tasty Bento box for kids who cannot handle spicy food.
6.
Portion
Control and A Nutritionally Balanced Bento Box
Kids tend to eat smaller meals than adults,
but their meals need to be well balanced. The Malaysian Healthy Plate by the
Ministry of Health recommends that a meal comprise of half vegetables and
fruits, a quarter of protein and a quarter of carbohydrates. An easy way to portion
kids’ meals is to get a well-proportioned kids’ Bento box, and not overfill the
compartments.
7.
Scale
Up For The Entire Family
With the cost of eating out increasing and
most of us back at work as the country enters the COVID-19 endemicity stage,
organic Bento boxes for the entire family are a great idea. It helps the family
eat healthier, more balanced organic meals, saves on costs and you do not need
to worry about the provenance of your meal.
The brand’s farm-to-table concept is made possible by
working with its network of organic farmers, making the produce much healthier.
The brand’s extensive line of authentic Italian organic produce is 100% organic
certified by European Union law and by JAS organic agriculture in Japan.
Malaysian parents can use Alce Nero products with confidence as it is certified Halal by
official certification bodies recognized by JAKIM.
For
more wholesome, unique and organic recipes that you and your little ones can
enjoy together, please visit https://alcenero.asia/recipes.html and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AlceNeroMalaysia/
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