For babies, especially young children who love to eat sweets, it is important that they eat healthy okashi or snacks. Most parents would be at ease to know that their kids are not developing bad eating habits. But what are healthy snacks in Japan you can give to your child?
Popular Healthy Snacks For Kids
In this article, we will introduce 4 popular healthy snacks in Japan your kids will heartily enjoy eating and at the same time, they stay healthy. So don’t skip this article and let’s start!
1. Manna Biscuit by Morinaga & Co., Ltd
Manna Biscuit had been a popular and trusted brand since 1930. It is made specifically for baby’s health and has a delightful effect for babies for its soft consistency and it melts in the mouth. The biscuits are suitable for 7 month old babies and up and it contains Vitamin B1, B2, D Calcium and Iron. It is safe for babies and made with 27 ingredients including milk, flour, potato powder and more.
2. Anpan No Oyasai Senbei by Kuriyamabeika
Anpanman is a children’s superhero character and it’s a household name in Japan. And this snack is perfect for children who grew out of baby food. This senbei has a tasty yet mild onion soup flavor containing more vegetables such as carrots, corn, spinach and pumpkin. The snack has a good amount of nutrients and dietary fiber good for digestion.
3. Genki Up Calcium Kozakana Senbei & Hijiki Senbei by Pigeon
Rich in calcium, the snack contains two kinds of treats. Kozakana Senbei is made of powdered fish that has probiotics that helps in digestion and fighting against bacteria while the Hijiki Senbei is an edible seaweed high in iron which is essential for growing children. It is also safe for babies for it does not use any preservatives or artificial flavoring.
4. Kokusan Ran-o Kabocha Boro by Iwamoto-Seika
If you are worried about milk allergies, then this snack is great for your baby for it does not use any dairy products and it is also organic. In fact, they used ingredients that are grown domestically. Boro contains egg yolk, pumpkin, flour and more. Moreover, the snack is high in calcium, helping your child to have stronger teeth and bones. It is recommended for babies 7 months old onwards.
Conclusion
You can purchase these snacks in supermarkets and drugstores most especially in baby shops such as Akachan Honpo, Nishimatsuya and more. Which of these snacks are you excited to give for your baby? Let us know in the comments below what healthy things you’d want to know next.
References:
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