Healthier and Happier Kids With Naturel Products

Getting our children to eat right is a challenging task for parents these days.  Mothers want their children to enjoy nutritious and balanced home-cooked meals.  I am relieved that my son appreciates and enjoys eating home-cooked meals I prepare for him.

Being a very active and school going kid, eating right daily is very important to provide him with the needed energy to carry him through the day and also for physical growth and mental development.   A balanced diet must contain carbohydrate, meat & protein, fruits & veges, dairy and a sparing amount of oil, salts and sugar.  I try my best to prepare different varieties of food from the 5 food groups to get the most vitamins and minerals.

The Malaysian Food Guide Pyramid

We hardly eat out during days when he has to attend school.  I prefer to cook simple dishes 5 days a week at home, it's more healthy that way though the kitchen will be closed during weekends.  His morning usually starts with eating 2 slices of bread with peanut butter spread and a cup of cereal drink.  For lunch and dinner, we will have at least a vege dish, either soup or stir-fry with chicken meat or pork and a tofu or egg dish.  He is a fruit lover and eat practically any fruits and I make sure this goes into his daily diet.  I have to replace his dairy intake with yoghurt since the day he refused to drink milk two years ago.

I prepare lunch box for him to bring to school during school days.  He used to cater food from the school canteen last year but the food served was either too oily or salty in my opinion.  I, in particular did not like the sweet cordial drinks that came with each meal. 

His lunch box for yesterday - last day of school before the start of a week holiday

One slice each of fruit cake and sugee cake homebaked by my auntie, breaded chicken fingers and mandarin orange.

I wish I could share more photos of the lunch box I prepared for the boy but then they were so simple that I did not bother to take photos.  My boy specifically requested "undecorated" lunch box.  This boy of mine is weird and doesn't appreciate decorated food.  He says decorated food are for girls only. *roll eyes*

My happy kid. :)

For cooking oil, we go for Naturel Blend, a healthier and non-saturated oil with Omega 3 and Omega 6. The food prepared using Naturel oil do not lose its taste or texture even when kept refrigerated for a few days.

Naturel's range of products

Mom, I'm eating right

Naturel cooking oil is made from 100% pure and natural ingredients and it provides a balanced ratio of Omega 3 and 6 and is cholesterol-free. 

They seek to inspire Malaysian to be a part of “Join The Naturel Living” today and embark on a healthier, holistic lifestyle. The Join the Naturel Living (JTNL) campaign is a long-term campaign by Naturel to encourage Malaysians to live a balanced and healthy lifestyle which covers the three pillars - Eat Right, Keep Fit and Beat Stress.”

Naturel Blend cooking oil comes in 3 pack sizes: 1kg, 2kg and 3kg and are available in all hypermarket and supermarkets nationwide.

Naturel cooking oil range includes Naturel Blend, Naturel Sunflower, Naturel Canola, Naturel Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Naturel Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Naturel Pure Olive Oil.

In addition to cooking oil, Naturel has a range of margarine which include Naturel Soft Margarine, Naturel Reduced Salt Margarine, Naturel Reduced Fat Spread and Naturel Fat Spread with Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  We always have a tub of Naturel Soft Margarine kept in the fridge. It contains Omega 3 & 6 and is cholesterol free, a better choice compared to butter when it comes to heart health.

Kids' School Shoes

As my boy enters his second year of primary school, I have gained some valuable experience in choosing the right and gorgeous school shoes.  When he first went to primary school last year, I got him two pairs of school shoes and let him wore them alternately throughout the week.    I discovered that frequent washing of the shoes would have worn them out faster.  One tip for parents who are shopping for school shoes for their kids.   If you choose to buy the velco type for convenience and easy use, do choose the biggest straps available for stonger bond.  I made a wrong choice choosing the wrong design coupled with double/triple velco straps and frequent washing, the bond literally weakened after only a few months.   My boy started complaining about his "loosen" shoes after only three months wearing them.  He told me that he had to adjust the straps every now and then and even shared with me on one incident, quite hilarious I would say.  It was during PE session that his teacher asked him and his mates to run as fast as they could if they wished to get shortlisted for participation in the upcoming Sports Day.  His shoes gave way and shot ahead of him a split-second approaching finishing line. LOL..

I learned my lesson and with less washing and bigger velcro straps, he still wears his current pair of shoes after 8 months.  When the shoes get too black/dirty, I apply a coat of shoe white on them and they will look clean again.

Love Is In The Air!

To couples out there, have you got your loved ones any gifts this Valentine's day?   Flowers are by far one of the most popular gifts on this special occasion.  Most florists provide delivery service and accept online ordering but do look out for reliable ones to ensure on-time delivery.  I am talking from my past experience where I received a bunch of roses delivered to my office a day after Valentine's day.  As my birthday was only two days apart from Valentine's Day,  I did not sense anything amiss until my then boyfriend, now hubby made a big fuss calling up the florist and gave them a piece of his mind.  What happened was they delivered the bunch of roses to his house and not to my office which was clearly stated in the order form as they assumed I lived there too!   My father in-law ended up the flower recipient!  The flowers that I received at the office the day after was in fact  an apology gift from the florist for messing up the order.

Love is in the air... Can you feel it?  I was doing my marketing at the wet market this morning and although it's a day away, some of the stalls were already selling flower bouquets nicely decorated and wrapped with ribbons and teddy bears.  

Besides flowers as Valentine's gift for girlfriends alone, one may also consider Football T shirts as gift ideas for boyfriend with a romantic candlelit dinner thrown in, Awww.. that sounds awesome and who says girls can't buy boys dinners?

Getting Back Behind The Wheels Again

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of NMEDA. All opinions are 100% mine.

My mother in-law was diagnosed with osteoarthritis when I was still pregnant with my son.  If you have arthritis, some or all of those movements may be painful and your range of motion can be limited.  Being an active person that she was and still is, the hardest part for her may be admitting that driving has become difficult and dangerous.  She was advised against driving by her rheumatologist and depends on my father in-law to chauffeur her around.

I stumbled upon NMEDA, a non-profit trade association and the only association that promotes safe driving and equipment for disabled people whilst web surfing.

NMEDA has Dealers AND Quality Assurance Program (QAP) dealers.  NMEDA Dealers are members who conduct active business including sales, installation, and/or service of mobility and adaptive equipment. NMEDA members are required to adhere to the safety standards of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and to follow the NMEDA Guidelines.

The Quality Assurance Program (QAP) is a recognized accreditation program for the mobility equipment industry. The program was developed to promote quality, safety, and reliability within the industry. Some states now require a dealer's participation in the QAP to perform work for the Vocational Rehabilitation Programs. The QAP is the only program of this nature developed for the mobility equipment industry. A QAP designation enhances vehicle modification and mobility equipment installation in a manner consistent with the highest guidelines available in the industry.

I am glad that I found this website and how a NMEDA dealer can help my mother in-law get back onto the road of independence is really inspiring and gives hope to other elderly in her situation to stay mobile once again.

A3 Scanner

My a3 scanner is starting to give problems and it's time to check out the brands and models available in the market. On top of that, I have to make sure the price falls within my tight budget too.

The Power Of Antioxidants

Everybody wants to maintain a youthful look despite aging.  What causes aging?  Free radicals play an important role in both aging and diseases. Luckily, we have antioxidants to fight free radicals.  Glutathione is the mother of all antioxidants. The good news is that your body produces its own glutathione. The bad news is that poor diet, pollution, toxins, medications, stress, trauma, aging, infections and radiation all deplete your glutathione.

Advancing Oxidative Stress Technology Oxis International, Inc. (OTCBB: OXIS) is the premiere provider for the potent antioxidant, Ergothioneine and through their patented synthetic manufacturing process remains the only significant commercial source of pure l-ergothioneine worldwide.

OXIS develops and plans to sell Nutraceutical and Cosmecuetical products featuring natural ingredients believed to have beneficial effects on human health. OXIS’ first products will include L-Ergothioneine (ERGO) as a key component. ERGO is a very powerful, multifaceted antioxidant.

 

Bedroom Facelift

The last time we had our condo furnished was more than a decade ago and it was intended to be rented out at that time.  We had 2 Japanese and a German tenant throughout the tenure.  We only did some touching up on the wall painting before we moved in with only our briefcases last year as the condo is fully furnished though the furniture are a bit dated. 

We have been toying with the idea of giving our master bedroom furniture a new facelift.  I personally like modern bedroom as opposed to hubby who favours traditional bedroom furniture more. I always feel that traditional bedroom gives a gloomy look but we do have options to choose a brighter colour tone.  We have to come to an agreement first before we can get our plan executed.

The next facelift will of course be our son's bedroom.  Cheap bedroom furniture within a budget is set to prevent overspending.  We have no intention to spend arms and legs for a child's room, afterall children grow up without us realising and in no time another bedroom renovation in preparation for his wedding will be underway.  It is alway harmless to be optimistic and dream a little, anyway.

SEO Services

I have been wanting to improve my blog to become better optimized and more search engine friendly in order to generate more traffic but haven't had a clue how to go about it. I am glad to have found ThinkBigSites.com and their unique and comprehensive SEO services offered in their informative website.

Consumer Credit

A friend of mine who lost his job last year had just managed to secure a new job recently but with the mounting credit card debts, he went for credit counselling to regain control of his personal finances. He finds their services useful, supportive and unique.

Cosmetic Surgery

Many people never like to be referred as old, they want to stay youthful and beautiful for the rest of their life. One of my friends whose mother had undergone cosmetic procedures like Botox, cosmetic surgery facelift and breast augmentation told me that her mother felt a lot more better about herself since after the procedures.

She may consider getting her next cosmetic surgery in Mexico. They are a fully accredited Certified Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center and offer excellent alternative for low cost, high quality procedures in face lift, breast augmentation ,tummy tuck, liposuction, and all cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.

Buying Perfume Online

I was searching for online stores selling perfumes as it's time to have my perfume replenished. I stumbled upon White East Hampton Chemist & Perfumers which carry a wide range of high quality products from top brands such as Estee Lauder, Bobbi Brown, Clinique, Shiseido and the list goes on. I fell in love with Pleasures perfume by Estee Lauder yonks ago when I first got it from hubby on my birthday and have stood by it all these years.

Green Technology

Parents' actions and attitudes toward the environment have tremendous influence on the behaviours of our children.

Help your kids turn trash into treasure. We always encourage Ian to keep all bottles, boxes, papers, cans and stuff that we no longer need in the household and take them to the recycling center on a monthly basis and let him keep any money he earns.

Many people may not know that N-Viro International Corporation has generated sales in excess of $40 million dollars from converting wastewater sludge and other bio-organic wastes into biomineral agricultural and soil-enrichment products with real market value.

N-Viro utilizes patented technologies to stabilize and disinfect municipal bio solids and other organic waste products. These technologies safely and efficiently transform waste streams into beneficial reuse products.

Alternative, renewable and clean coal are some of the energy adopted by N-Viro to reduce the environmental impact and transforms waste to energy.

Monitors Computer

My 6 years old CRT desktop monitor has been giving me problems lately and I am now considering to upgrade my monitors computer to the LCD type.

There are so many brands and models to choose from but it must also fit into my budget.