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"Kanpo Eat & Smile Project" Healthy minds and bodies through delicious meals
Kanpo Life Insurance held the opening event for its "Kanpo Eat & Smile Project" on February 15 at THE THEATRE TABLE in Shibuya Hikarie, Tokyo. The project aims to build healthy minds and bodies through food.
Launched in fiscal year 2015, this year's project features healthy original menus developed by members of the gourmet blogger unit "Tabearu King" (comprising about 30 foodie experts) and culinary researcher/nutritionist Sakura Nakayama. These menus are available at locations including the "Kanpo Eat & Smile Cafe" (Shibuya Hikarie 11F) until February 26.
A portion of the sales will be donated to the food bank Second Harvest Japan. Additionally, Kanpo Life will match these donations dollar-for-dollar, with the funds supporting the "Children's Diet Support Project."
At the opening, President Masami Ishii stated, "This project aims to provide healthy, delicious food that brings smiles and revitalizes both mind and body. With so many wonderful dishes, I look forward to it every time. I hope everyone enjoys it too." On stage, a talk show featured former Japanese national badminton player Reiko Shiota, "Tabe Aru King" member Foreign Deb Hashii, model Rina Tanaka, and Sakura Nakayama.
Ms. Tanaka, who created the "Pomegranate Bursting! Colorful Chicken Plate," emphasized, "I made a dish that's beautiful to look at and beautiful to eat, something girls will love. It satisfies even the most demanding girls who want to eat heartily but also care about health and beauty benefits." She highlighted it as a confident creation packed with stylish elements that also attract attention on social media.
Hasshi-san introduced his creation, "Photo-worthy Meat! Roast Beef Bowl," saying, "I prioritized impact. It's a photogenic (nick) menu that makes you want to take pictures. Of course, it tastes light and refreshing, but I also finished it as a colorful dish with the red of the meat, the green of the basil rice, and the yellow of the egg yolk."
Nakayama-san, who created the "Red Bell Pepper Chiffon Cake," commented, "I slowly baked healthy ingredients like red bell peppers to bring out their natural sweetness. It's a dessert you can enjoy seconds of with peace of mind, as it uses 30% less sugar."
Listening to the talk, Ms. Shiota smiled wryly, "Now I'm hungry. Just imagining it, all these flavors are filling my mouth." After tasting the original menu, she beamed with delight, expressing its deliciousness. "It made me realize anew how important it is to eat well, feel energized, and smile. I want to cherish that in my home meals too," she shared her aspirations.
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