It’s back to school time! In an effort to get their children to eat healthy, Mama Sahelis have started to pack wholesome meals for them to take to school.  This not only gives moms control over what enters their kids’ precious little tummies, but also steers them clear from the onslaught of junk food offered in schools.  But what happens, when your child opens her lunch to find her sandwich smooshed and crackers in crumbles???  That lunch will most likely find its way to the trash or back to your home.  When it comes to what they eat, a visually appealing meal is a must for children – how can we expect them to eat bruised and battered fruit when we most probably wouldn’t either?!

Whether it is called a lunch box, bento box, or a tiffin – each of these lunch systems is used around the world to transport food from one place to another for a meal on the go.  In India, tiffins are a part of daily life, with fresh hot meals delivered for lunch and dinner.  The major benefit being that the bento and tiffin are compartmentalized, so each food item stays in the original form and flavors won’t mix with each other.  In one box, you can separate your veggies from your sweets and maintain the integrity of the food, and no more mess!    Not only that, but using one of these systems reduces waste, bringing us one step closer towards leading a greener lifestyle.  It also allows Mama Sahelis to exercise portion control in an effort to battle childhood obesity.  

CitySaheli has  spotted a stunning new interpretation of the typical tiffin, made by Vivo Direct.  These colorful melamine tiffins come in multiple sizes, which can not only be used by your child, but by the rest of the family for their meals on-the-go.  CitySaheli LOVES the bright pink/orange/yellow/red tiffins – perfect for a stylish Saheli or mini-Saheli who likes to stand apart from the cafeteria crowd! 

Just in time to get your family organized for back-to-school, CitySaheli readers will receive a 10% discount off their orders at www.vivodirect.com by entering the coupon code vivodirect member at checkout.   Happy Munching!

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