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Lessen Stress at School with the New “Amino Fres-C”

August 13, 2015

School is a wonderful place to explore and learn new things but parents are well-aware that this place can also be a major source of stress for kids. A school day begins and ends with passing through bumpy roads and enduring slow-moving traffic. Kindergarteners are not excused from pushing trolleys that carry heavy loads. Students have to juggle various seat works, assignments, recitations and quizzes for 8 to 9 subjects.

In a nutshell, going to school is eternally beneficial but it is hard work!

Parents can instill the value of diligence and patience to lessen the hurdles kids face at school. Feed them with knowledge that can widen their understanding and sharpen their minds. Be involved in their school life. Assist in checking if assignments and projects are done correctly and completely and be on guard for any emotional or physical traumas they might be experiencing within and outside school premises. Extracurricular activities can also help build self-esteem and develop healthy social life for most school children as they learn to interact with other people.

Being sick or sickly is a big burden to students as they need the strength and energy to keep up with the daily demands of school. Exercise and good diet are essential in maintaining physical well-being. Parents must take time to engage their kids in fun physical activities and prepare delicious and healthy meals.

Responsible parents naturally go for safe and quality ingredients, but to make meals more enjoyable and nourishing for school children, they need to introduce variety of food ingredients and expand cooking methods from only frying to also sautéing, steaming, blanching and boiling. If frying is unavoidable, it is recommended to observe proper frying temperature (365-375'F) to decrease oil absorption. Test by dropping a small piece of food into the oil; the temperature is right if the piece of food rises above the oil within 3-5 seconds.

The new “Amino Fres-C” Instant Juice Drink Mix is a great addition to kids’ baon. This is the only powdered juice drink that is packed with Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) with Glutamine and Arginine. These specific amino acids are building blocks of protein that maintain energy levels, support muscle growth and repair, and toughen immune system – making this drink perfect for sustaining kids’ demanding schedule at school. “Amino Fres-C” is 70% less calories compared to other juice brands, so they get to enjoy the real fruit taste of its orange, pineapple and mango variants, without the unnecessary calories.

The new “Amino Fres-C” is available in local supermarkets for only PhP 8.00 per 1 liter pack.

Here's Amino Fres-C's 2015 TVC:

Try to complement “Amino Fres-C” fruit juice with these tasty and healthy baon recipes from Ajinomoto:

Vegetable Siomai- http://ajinomoto.com.ph/VegetableSiomai
Crunchy Cauliflower- http://ajinomoto.com.ph/CrunchyCauliflower
Kiddie Sopas- http://ajinomoto.com.ph/KiddieSopas
Puso ng Saging Torta- http://ajinomoto.com.ph/PusoNgSagingTorta

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Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) is an affiliate of Tokyo-based Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Established in 1958, APC lives by its promise to provide consumers products that will always give the delicious taste to healthy and nutritious meals as embodied in APC’s slogan Ajinomoto® “Eat Well, Live Well.®” APC’s complete line of quality food and seasoning products are produced by international affiliates and local toll manufacturers using Ajinomoto’s license, quality standards and technological expertise. APC’s products include AJINO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning, Ajinomoto® Brand Ginisa Flavor Seasoning Mix, Ajinomoto® Brand Chicken Powder, PORKSAVOR® All-in-One Seasoning Mix, CRISPY FRY® Breading Mix, CRISPY FRY® Seasoned Crumbs, TASTY BOY® All Purpose Breading Mix, AJI-SHIO® Seasoning Mix, Ajinomoto® Brand Sinigang and “amino Fres-C” Instant Drink Mix.

Helping Your Child with Growth Hormones by Nick Stokes

August 03, 2015

Source: Pediatric Answers

Our children are the most precious thing that we have. Even a person with a cold heart can’t fight against their charm. Of course, parents always try to do the best for their children. All of this makes it that much harder when we realize that a child might be suffering from a disease or condition which can potentially change its life for worse. With all these different problems which may happen to a child, one of the most realistic threats is low height or low growth. Although it may seem naive in comparison to some other conditions, low height can negatively impact child’s confidence and it can even lead to insecurity in later years.

First, we need to measure our child in order to see if the child has a problem with height. If the child is smaller than its peers, it is safe to say that the child has issue with its height. This can happen at any age but the causes may vary. When child is really small, the problem with height is usually caused by malnutrition. Most of the children who are below average don’t have any disturbances. In fact, low height is usually only genetic; their parents and grandparents are probably small in stature. Unfortunately, in some cases, there may be a pathological cause behind low height and low growth in general. This may be caused by bowel inflammation, sensitivity to gluten, thyroid hormone, different chromosome disorders and other issues. Some of these issues can be cured while the some are permanent conditions. For example, you can use hormonal supplements for thyroid. Besides this hormone, there are other drugs which can supplement lack of the other hormones such as oxytocin nasal spray or oxytocin sublingual drops.

Growth hormones improve speed at which the child is growing, they regulate fat imbalance existing in body, increase in body tissue density, increase of muscle mass in comparison to fat tissue. During the first year of this therapy, child can grow around one centimeter per month, during second year seven to eight centimeters and later, when the condition stabilizes, the child will grow normally for its age. It needs to be mentioned that the growth hormone does not affect child’s puberty. Even though child may be using these hormones, they will not influence the growth of sexual organs and secondary sexual characteristic. So, even if child takes above mentioned medicine, it will not impact any other aspect of child life.

As soon as parents notice that their child is lagging behind other children in terms of growth, they need to consult with pediatrician. Like any other medical condition or issue, you need to act promptly in order to prevent any long term damage to child’s body. During the treatment, pediatrician will measure the high of the child as well as six months after the first testing. After that, doctor will be able to conclude if the child is growing properly and if he or she needs additional growth hormone. Any potential issues with child should be discovered before it starts going to school.

About the Author:

Nick Stokes is part of Renewal Enterprises, a website based in Florida, USA that sells multivitamins and supplements online.

Tips to Let Kids Enjoy Their Meals At School by Tupperware Brands Philippines

August 03, 2015

Any parent with young children would admit that nothing can be more mentally draining than going through the painstaking process of preparing healthy meals for their kids’ baon.

Unfortunately, a lot of little fussy eaters have a tendency to wrinkle their noses, make faces, or deliberately gag on their food and bring home their baon. Thus, every meal has the potential of becoming a battle between you and your children. This shouldn’t be the case! Meal time is NEVER meant to become a fight.

Revive the fun in your child’s lunchtime! Accept the stage where your kids are s-l-o-w-l-y learning to adjust to a new school-year and to eating packed lunch with foods that are new to them, and save yourself from losing your sanity over unfinished food. Here are parenting hacks that may help:

Hack #1: Little eaters need rules

Granted, it’s a parent’s instinct to set rules and standards for the kids. But there will always be a part of you that’s afraid of being too stiff because you don’t want your children to rebel. You know what? The whole “rules = rebellion” belief is a myth. Studies say moms and dads who set ground rules for their children are also the warmest of parents.

Don’t hesitate to start a “No-Thank-You Bite Rule” for your little picky-eaters as early as now. If they say no from eating the meal, require them to at least take one big bite or two small bites of the food. That way, you will still get to make them have some food in their stomach for the remainder of their classes. Who knows, they might realize they are hungry and like their baon after all.

Here’s the catch: warm parents set rules. Controlling parents rub rules on the faces of their children. This calls for balance. Loosen up! Let go of the all-mighty “Clean-Your-Plate Rule” you grew up with. Stop forcing your kids to eat everything, even the small bits to pieces, just to win the power-struggle over food.

Children know when they are full so allow them to stop eating when they want to. To avoid food wastage, serve them small portions but give them an opportunity to ask for more. Make their mealtime at school a way to strengthen your bond and instill independence in them, not to create gaps.

Hack #2: Welcome kids in the kitchen

Invite your kids to help out in the kitchen. By doing this, you’ll give them an idea what it takes to prepare their food. Letting them help and allowing them to frequently assist you in the kitchen will make them want to try and sample the food they’ve helped prepare.

Hack #3: Be creative!

Presentation is key to making a meal more enjoyable. Children, being very observant, may be more persuaded to eat if what they see looks attractive. This is also one way of masking nourishing ingredients for your little ones.

The best hiding options? Grate, wrap, blend, or mix!

What comes in handy for all the aesthetically pleasing healthy meals is an equally attractive food container. Tupperware Brands introduces its Small Square Rounds to solve that for you. This is downright perfect for starting up a kitchen collection, too!

The Small Square Rounds have virtually airtight seals that keep food fresh and flavorful. With a tab on the seal for easy opening, this food container is also modular and stackable. You may use it in the fridge, bring to outdoor activities, or use for organizing. The Small Square Rounds comes in four great colors: lime aid, grape fizz, pink punch, and orange peel.

Mealtime is not just about healthy eating; it also entails taking in the water your body needs! Pair up your kids’ Tupperware Small Square Rounds with the Kids Eco Bottle. This comes with a sipper seal spout for convenient drinking and a tight-screw-on cap that prevents leaks. Made of safe, non-toxic materials, the Kids Eco Bottle has two fun character shapes: a Frog in lime aid color and a Purlicious (purple) Penguin.

Make it a habit to prepare well-balanced and healthy meals and get your kids involved. Don’t forget to brighten up children’s lunches with Tupperware’s Small Square Rounds and the Kids Eco Bottle so you can make every mealtime at school fun and meaningful for your kids.

About Tupperware® Brands

Tupperware Brands Philippines distributes well-loved brands including Tupperware, Baby Care Plus+, Kids Plus+, Colour Collection, Ivana and White Result. For your questions and inquiries on how to be a dealer, log on to www.tupperwarebrands.ph, email us at questions@Tupperware.ph, or call the hotline number 867-2222. Like us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/tupperwarebrandsph.

Lessen Stress at School with the New “Amino Fres-C”

Helping Your Child with Growth Hormones by Nick Stokes

Tips to Let Kids Enjoy Their Meals At School by Tupperware Brands Philippines

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