{
    "success": true,
    "data": {
        "id": 1753562,
        "msgid": "japanese-curry-a-nutritious-daily-menu-option-for-children-1779542988",
        "date": "2026-05-21 06:14:27",
        "title": "Japanese Curry: A Nutritious Daily Menu Option for Children",
        "author": "Qommarria Rostanti",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Japanese curry is increasingly recognised as a practical, nutritious everyday option for families, with a mild flavour and a thick, smooth broth. Health authorities emphasise choosing quality ingredients and including vegetables and protein to support children\u2019s growth.",
        "content": "<p>Japanese curry is increasingly recognised as one of the practical\nmenus that is not only tasty but also nutritionally rich, particularly\nfor children. With a flavour that is not too spicy, and a broth with a\nthick yet smooth texture, this dish becomes an ideal choice for families\nwho want to serve healthy meals that children will like.<\/p>\n<p>In its country of origin, Japan, curry has become part of the\neveryday diet. Many households in Japan consume curry at least once a\nweek. This is not without reason. Japanese curry is usually served with\na combination of nutritious ingredients such as meat, potatoes, carrots,\nand onions, making it a complete meal with balanced nutrition.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the main ingredient composition, the added value of\nJapanese curry lies in the spices used. The spices in curry are known to\nhave various health benefits, such as antioxidants, antiviral,\nantibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. These benefits help\nmaintain the immune system, which is especially important for children\nin their growth phase.<\/p>\n<p>According to nutritionist Seala Septiani, parents should not worry\nabout giving Japanese curry to children as long as they pay attention to\nthe composition and quality of the ingredients used. She explains that\nhealth bodies such as the WHO and the Indonesian Paediatric Association\n(IDAI) have issued guidelines regarding the use of seasonings and\nflavour enhancers in nutritious foods.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHouse Japanese Curry, Japanese-style curry, is very safe to use as a\neveryday menu for children because it is made from quality ingredients,\nwith no added preservatives or harmful chemicals,\u201d Seala said in a\nwritten statement received by Republika on Wednesday (20\/5\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>This statement emphasises that choosing the right product is a key\nfactor in safeguarding the safety of children\u2019s food consumption.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike Indonesian curry, which typically uses coconut milk, Japanese\ncurry has a lighter broth without coconut milk. This makes it easier to\ndigest and relatively safe for children\u2019s digestive systems. The thick\nbroth texture also provides a comfortable eating experience, especially\nfor children who are still learning to chew.<\/p>\n<p>Japanese curry is also known for its flexibility as a daily menu. In\nJapan, the dish can be enjoyed at any time, from breakfast through lunch\nto dinner. This flexibility makes curry a practical solution for parents\nwho want to serve nutritious meals without spending a lot of time in the\nkitchen.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, parents are reminded to ensure nutritional balance in a\nsingle portion. Adding a variety of vegetables such as broccoli, green\nbeans, or corn, as well as protein sources such as chicken, beef, or\neven fish, is highly recommended to meet children\u2019s nutritional needs\noptimally.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/japanese-curry-a-nutritious-daily-menu-option-for-children-1779542988",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
}