How to Encourage Your Kids to Cook and Eat Healthy Meals

Encouraging your kids to be a part of the cooking process or even finishing their meals, can be a daunting task in this day and age. With the increase usage of screen times, kids can hardly find the joy in meal times. Together with all the mummies out there, Kewpie Malaysia would like to help change that! Here are some of our top tips you can use to encourage your kids to not only eat healthy but to also enjoy the art of cooking with Kewpie: Start with Small Cooking Projects We can’t expect a 3–7-year-old to make a 10-course dinner. With Kewpie Malaysia, there are many simple meals you can make together with your kids using easy-to-use condiments such as the mayonnaise, dressings, spreads and sauces by Kewpie. Small projects don’t necessarily need to be only sandwiches or wraps, it can also be an easy-to-make, quick-to-prepare, healthy and delicious dish such as the Mini pepperoni pizza by Kewpie Malaysia. Image credit: Kewpie Malaysia You can use either one of the versatile spreads: if you’d like it spicy, the Kewpie Black Pepper Sandwich Spread is a sure way to tickle your taste buds. But if you like something more kid-friendly, the Kewpie Cheesy Cheese Sandwich Spread is also something you can consider. Just assemble, spread, place it in the oven, and it’s done! Encourage Play: Use Fun Cooking Utensils Play time is always key when it comes to a child’s growing stage. And while we’re often told not to run around with scissors or knives, there are many kid-friendly utensils that can help stimulate play time and enhance learning, such as a cucumber cutter, or a fruit slicer. Image credit: Kewpie Malaysia Just place the vegetables in, and slice it accordingly. Make Them Feel a Part of the Cooking Process Kewpie Recipes are generally ‘kid-friendly’ and easy to make, so why not head over to the website to check out more interesting recipes for them to pick and choose. Here are some of the selected recipes that we found: Chicken Broccoli Nuggets with Kewpie Dressing Image credit: Kewpie Malaysia Quick and Easy Mushroom Pasta with Kewpie Pasta Sauce Image credit: Kewpie Malaysia By letting them do so, it allows them to be proud of their own creation, and also helps them with their self-esteem as they grow during this competitive stage. A Colourful Meal That Is Also Filled with Nutrients Kids are often more drawn to colours. But a colourful meal does not necessarily need to be coated with sugar, carbs and colouring. Put together a power salad or a meal, with 4 ingredients such as vegetables, fruits, toppings and protein. Not only does it have different shades of colours and flavours, it also is packed with a wide range of nutrients that are beneficial to your kids. Grilled Chicken Pita with Kewpie Spreads Image credit: Kewpie Malaysia Protein-packed Grilled Chicken Power Salad with Kewpie Dressing Image credit: Kewpie Malaysia For more interesting ways on how to support your child or to find out more about Kewpie Malaysia, do head on over to their website, follow their Facebook page that’s filled with updates and information on their products, and recipes that’s cepat, mudah dan pasti sedap! For more insightful stories and fun recipes, stay tuned to Motherhood Story!

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