Proper nutrition through meal planning
MANILA, Philippines - Meal planning helps mothers save time and money as well as ensures that their children eat healthy, nutritious foods to remain strong in mind and body.
This is why Laki Sa Gatas, a nutrition education advocacy initiated by Bear Brand Powdered Milk Drink, emphasizes the importance of planning meals for the family. With it, mothers learn that proper nutrition can be achieved without having to spend so much.
“When Laki Sa Gatas goes to a school, it conducts the Mothers’ Session where mothers are equipped with information on effective meal planning. This way, parents will be able to prepare meals that can meet their kids’ nutritional needs,” says Jasmin Estacio, consumer marketing manager of Bear Brand Powdered Milk Drink.
Laki Sa Gatas visits different public elementary schools across the country and conducts activities designed to instill in Filipino schoolchildren, teachers, and parents the importance of proper nutrition and milk drinking. The highlight of the session for mothers is teaching them how to plan meals.
To make meal planning easier, mothers list down the meals they plan to cook to be able to check if they consist of the three basic food groups or the Go (energy-giving), Grow (body-building), and Glow (regulating) foods.
Laki Sa Gatas also encourages mothers to give their children milk to support their nutrition. Drinking two glasses of milk every day can help kids meet their nutritional needs for optimal growth.
