What comes to Mommy's mind when he hears the word healthy and nutritious food? Salmon? Or Kale and Almonds made in a salad? To taste the three types of food above, of course, Mommy and Daddy must have quite a large amount of money.
No wonder, if some people think that healthy food is expensive, because some types of 'famous' healthy food do have a relatively high price.
In fact, if explored further, not all healthy food is expensive. You can still easily find healthy food that has a more affordable price, especially for your little one. With the condition, the food has nutritional value as well as balanced nutrition to support a healthy lifestyle and growth and development of the little one.
Coinciding with the National Nutrition Day, January 25, 2022, Makuku again held a series of talkshow series with V Radio with the theme 'Is it true that healthy (food) is expensive?'.
On this occasion, the SPV for Clinical Nutrition at St. Carolus Salemba Kezia Natasha said that healthy food is not always synonymous with expensive prices. According to him, expensive healthy food is just an assumption, because healthy food can be adjusted to the economic level of the community.
He continued, the healthy food that used to be known as '4 Healthy 5 Perfect' has now turned into 'fill in my plate' in accordance with a campaign run by the Ministry of Health.
Isi Piringku is a program for the community to understand how to eat the right portion to meet balanced nutritional needs. So, V Listeners also have to make sure that one dinner plate contains side dishes, fruits, vegetables, and staple foods.
"Healthy food doesn't always have to be expensive.For example, animal protein is found in chicken eggs or fish, which are more economical. Healthy food can be made at home," said Kezia on the V Radio Morning Show hosted by Hosts Indra Bekti and Maria Andromeda.
Kezia hopes that Indonesian parents will consistently provide good nutrition and nutrition for their children. By utilizing the internet and existing technology, parents can explore the widest possible information related to providing the best nutrition for their children.
"Hopefully the principle of the slogan of balanced nutrition can be implemented by the community," said Kezia.
Guest star Talkshow Makuku x V Radio Chelzea Verhoeven also shared a story about how she met the nutritional needs of her baby, Raska. In addition to providing exclusive breastfeeding, Chelzea also ensures that she always eats healthy foods so that Raska's growth and development is appropriate for her age.
To create healthy food patterns for their children, Chelzea suggested that parents be the right role models because children's eating habits come from their parents. According to him, parents must ensure that balanced nutrition must always be fulfilled from a variety of nutrients.
"I prefer to avoid instant foods, avoid fried foods, sweets, and reduce fast food. Make sure the home-cooked food is controlled how to make it. For my little one, I'm more concerned food fresh while still learning to find a good complementary food menu for the little one, ' said Chelsea.
The Right Diaper Supports Child Development
In addition to choosing healthy foods, it is also necessary to choose the right diaper so that your little one can grow and develop.
Makuku Indonesia Brand Representative Muhammad Tazul Arifin explained that Makuku is here to answer the needs of millennial parents for diapers that support the growth of their little one.
Without realizing it, choosing a diaper incorrectly can actually cause problems for your little one's health. In the short term, uncomfortable diapers will make your little one cranky, cranky and difficult to manage. In the long term, diapers that are not appropriate, such as the wrong size, not good enough absorption, can trigger the growth of bacteria in the baby's skin area.
With a Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) core structure, Makuku Air Diapers have the ability to absorb quickly and evenly so it is NOT EASY TO LEAK, ANTI-BLACK and EXTRA DRY.
"Choosing a diaper is not based on age but based on the baby's weight. For example, your little one weighs 10 kg but is still wearing an S or M size diaper, of course, it will make your little one uncomfortable because it's cramped. Well, at Makuku Air Diapers, there are recommendations for using diapers. which adjusts to the little one's weight," said Tazul Arifin.
Not only answering Mom's complaints, Makuku Air Diapers are also present as a pioneer of diapers with the latest generation of SAP core structure which is known to be very good at absorbing fluids. So, to meet the nutritional needs of your little one, try to be consistent in choosing the best intake for your little one. Moreover, for the growth and development of the little one, the active role of parents is needed so as to form a healthy and cheerful child's character. Not only that, as a mother and child consultant, Makuku will always help mothers meet the needs of their little ones, such as through Makuku Air Diapers. (RR/MKK)