Archive for January 26, 2012

Why Children Like Instant Noodles?

PARENTS understood very well that the kids really liked the variety of processed noodles. What makes them fond of Chinese food that comes from this?

"Mi issued a savory flavor. In addition, the soft texture makes noodles easily sucked, chewed without any bother," said Susana, STP, MSc, PDEng Nutrifood as Head of Division of Research Center after the launch of Tropicana Slim Low Fat Noodles in Palada Indonesian Cuisine, West Mall, Grand Indonesia, Jakarta.

She said if the kids like to eat noodles, like it or not parents should reduce their sodium intake in food. Because the noodles is a food high in sodium. As an illustration, the levels of sodium in a packet of instant noodles have generally achieved approximately 750-1270 milligrams while the maximum consumption of the recommended limit is 300 mg.

"So, do not be given a sausage, corned beef, etc.," he said.

Due to flavor savory substances resulting from this sodium, lazy kids tend to eat other nutrient intake, such as vegetables and fruits. Mi is also a food ingredient that makes the stomach early satiety.

"A serving of noodles already contains more than 50 percent of the maximum limit of sodium substances," he continued.

Children banned difficult when you want to eat instant noodles. Because taste delicious, they tend to become addicted, without thinking about the consumption of other foods. This is what should be limited, since excessive sodium intake is not good for his body which was in its infancy. It took the role of parents to limit the intake of noodles in children because in their daily life, children need vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

Culinary and Religion

EXCEPT famous for its wealth of natural and human resources, Indonesia is also known to have a diversity of religions. Some culinary decorate religious celebrations.

In Indonesia, there were five religions recognized by the government, namely Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Most of them, approximately 87 percent of converts to Islam so that Indonesia is the world's largest Muslim country. Speaking of religion, one aspect that is inherent culinary specialties often become part of the tradition.

For Muslims, Ramadan fasting are as a means to resist hunger and thirst and appetite. During Ramadan fasting, Muslims are required to wake from sleep to eat the meal and hold it until the evening prayer arrived. During the month of fasting, Eid aka Victory Day came and celebrated with great joy.

On Eid al-Fitr, Muslims provides diamond, processed coconut milk in which there is chicken, potatoes, eggs, or other named opor, there are even some snack cakes as appetizers. And for serving drinks, no hot tea to accompany the faithful.

For Buddhists and Hindus, you could say almost the same. Hari Raya Nyepi, or better known as the Hindu New Year is a religious celebration of the most complicated, usually celebrations are often found in Bali because there arguably the largest communities are Hindus.

On the eve of the Hindu New Year there are also foods that are ready to be served and enjoyed. Processed foods are typically homemade cakes which are dominated by a sweet taste.

But in this celebration of his parishioners should refrain from all activities, including food preparation, should also be quiet street so it is not allowed to leave the residence.

As for Protestants and Catholics, when the Feast of The Birth of Jesus Christ, his people came to church to worship. This lasted until one day before Christmas. The followers were always provides a special time when the turn of the day came, especially at 12 o'clock at night, they prostrated themselves to perform the prayer to the divine.

Of course, do not miss his trademark culinary, food may not be as typical Muslims who always provides the diamond. Meanwhile, Protestants always provide serbamanis plus processed foods that always accompany barbeque.