{"id":523,"date":"2021-05-19T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yiem.co.jp\/en\/?p=523"},"modified":"2021-05-11T16:39:06","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T07:39:06","slug":"4-reasons-bento-is-healthy-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yiem.co.jp\/en\/4-reasons-bento-is-healthy-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons Bento Is Healthy For You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bentos are home-packed meals that japanese prepare everyday. It is given for their spouse, children and for themselves for school and work. <\/span><\/strong>In this article, we will share the secret of bento and why it is healthy and popular in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bento Is Healthy For You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have seen bento and are interested in it, then these 4 reasons why bento is healthy for you will make you go to the grocery store to make your very own bento. <\/span><\/strong>Your meals will be more exciting, healthy and pleasant to the eyes. Here it is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aids You In Weight-Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bentos are lacquered boxes that have several compartments where you place each variety of food you eat in one sitting. <\/span><\/strong>The good thing about this is that it prevents you from filling them with too much so you only put enough or a few portions on each choice of food. You won\u2019t have to worry about eating too much of something and you\u2019ll be more conscious of what you\u2019re eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthier Than Ever<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Because of the several compartments in bentos, we often put fresh or pickled vegetables of our choice.<\/span><\/strong> You can also put some fresh fruit as dessert. Just make sure that everything is freshly prepared in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It Is Balanced<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What is wonderful in bento is that it usually consists of fish, meat, rice and pickled or cooked vegetables.<\/span><\/strong> What this does is that it gives you the daily vitamins, minerals and nutrients your body needs for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It Is Visually Nice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

They say we taste with our eyes first and having a beautifully and colorful meal helps improve our mood.<\/span><\/strong> The varieties and combinations you can put in your bento is endless from color, shape, theme, styles etc. You can make a character themed bento, or a holiday-themed one. Whatever theme you would like, it is guaranteed that having a meal served in an artistic and personal manner will not only give you a boost of energy, but also memorable on any day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having bento everyday also helps japanese stay fit and healthy. What theme would you like? Let us know in the comments below what food you put in your own bento.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

References:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/articles\/lifehack\/seven-reasons-why-bentos-are-good-for-you.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.kitchenstories.com\/en\/stories\/why-the-bento-box-should-be-your-answer-to-lunch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/articles\/lifehack\/seven-reasons-why-bentos-are-good-for-you.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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