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ASSAM – Poshan Maah – 28 Days, 28 States
Assam has an intriguing array of culinary jewels to offer to a quintessential foodie. Assamese food is focused on minimizing waste. The cuisine of Assam has a distinct flavour that is marked by Bengali influence and consists of a delicate taste that would make anyone go gaga thanks to the choicest herbs and fresh fruits and vegetables that are used in the dishes. Let’s have a look at some of the authentic dishes from the land of the Red Rivers and Blue Hills. KHAR: Khar is both an ingredient and the name of any dish prepared using it. The basic ingredient “Khar” is obtained by filtering out the liquid from…
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ARUNACHAL PRADESH – Poshan Maah – 28 Days, 28 States
Arunachal Pradesh food differs from tribe to tribe. As we move towards the eastern and Central side of Arunachal, people are dependent on bamboo and other leafy vegetables which are strictly boiled. Fried food is not very popular here as people like to eat either boiled or smoked food and towards the Western Sector, dairy products are more in use. Among the integration of the many states that make up India, Arunachal Pradesh boasts of a food culture that is more healthy and less fussy. Like most northeastern regions, the food here largely tends to be indigenous and exotic. Be it traditional spices or local ingredients, every aspect of food…
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ANDHRA PRADESH -Poshan Maah – 28 Days, 28 States
The cuisine of Andhra Pradesh is famed for its spicy and delicious flavor. Influenced by Mughal cuisine, the food from Andhra Pradesh is peppered with spices. The inspiration behind such delicious variations of food lies in the opulent culture of the state, where exotic food was prepared for the Nawabs since the year of its origin. The Andhra cuisine comprises of both mouth-watering vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Rice is the staple food item of Andhra Pradesh and is generally accompanied by sambar or some other types of lentils and vegetables. All Andhra meals are served with mouthwatering chutneys, pickles, papadams, and powders. Some of the famous dishes from this state…
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Diet and Nutrition-preteen, Diet and Nutrition-teens, Nutrition, Nutrition Kids, Nutrition Pregnancy, Nutrition Toddlers, Nutrition-mom, Skin and Hair care, Weight management
HOW PROBIOTICS AND PREBIOTICS WORK TOGETHER?
We have always considered bacteria as the invisible enemies of our bodies. The thought that bacteria can be beneficial for our bodies is difficult to understand. But the fact is, the wrong bacteria in the wrong place can lead to problems but the right bacteria in the right place can be extremely beneficial. These good bacteria team up with our bodies to improve our health. They are the gut bacteria that live in our gastrointestinal tract and help break down and digest food and build our immune system. These are the probiotics. What are probiotics? The word probiotics is derived from the Greek word ‘pro’ means promotes and ‘bio’ means…
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THIS WOMEN’S DAY, LET’S EMPOWER MEN!
Empowering Men??? Yes, that’s right. I know most women out there would be shouting “They are already empowered since ages, why would you want to empower them?” Well, you are right. But empowering men, not in the conventional sense of giving more power to them. But to challenge old beliefs & practices, institutions and structures that drive inequality between men and women. While there has been considerable progress in empowering women, it is still a work in progress. We have adopted multiple ways for achieving the goal of gender equality by keeping women at the forefront and completely forgot the other half of the equation. Boys seem to be completely…
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Activity Corner-preteen, Activity Corner-teens, Fitness and Exercise-mom, Weight management, Weight Management
WALK YOUR WAY TO HEALTH
Can something as mundane as walking be of large importance to our health? The answer is yes, definitely YES! Walking doesn’t get the respect it deserves, neither for its health benefits nor for its value for transportation, or its role in recreation. It is the most overlooked form of exercise. Walking is the most universal form of physical activity that is appropriate for everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnic group, education, or income level. It does not require expensive equipment, special skill, or special facilities. It can be done indoors (e.g., mall walking or treadmill walking) and outdoors. Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier. Benefits of Walking: There…
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HELP CHILDREN OVERCOME BODY IMAGE ISSUES
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THE PHENOMENON OF MIRROR WRITING
Mirror-writing or reverse writing is the production of letters, words or sentences in reverse direction so that they look normal when viewed in a mirror. This writing is seen amongst healthy individuals; it is also associated with various focal lesions that most commonly involve the left hemisphere of the brain, as well as with certain diffuse cerebral disorders. Some people may mirror-write intentionally, but unintentional mirror-writing is surprisingly common amongst young kids and in brain-damaged adults. Unintentional mirror-writing indicates a tension between a tendency for our brains to treat mirror-images as equivalent. This article delves the various manifestations of mirror-writing, and the concepts put forward to account for it. The…
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TODDLER TANTRUMS V/S SENSORY MELTDOWN
It’s important to note that while they may look similar, temper tantrums and sensory meltdowns are fundamentally different. As parents, we can usually recognize when our kid is throwing a temper tantrum. Something that usually starts on hearing the word “no,” will trigger them. And suddenly their faces turn red with wild, wide eyes. And there is something else that could have them acting similarly, a sensory meltdown. Meltdowns usually come from a less direct source. But how do you tell the difference? There are a few key indicators. It is very difficult for parents and many professionals to differentiate between a sensory meltdown and a temper tantrum. A temper…
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Common Challenges - Toddlers, Common Challenges-kids, Common challenges-Preteen, Common Challenges-Teenagers, Mini-Adults, What to Expect-Kids
WHAT IS YOUR PARENTING STYLE?
We all believe in disciplining our kids. But the disciplinary method is just one aspect of the parent-child relationship. There are many other dimensions of parent behaviour that influence the child’s personality. Each parent has a distinct parenting style. S0me parents are loving and affectionate while some are hostile and rejecting and yet others, indifferent. Some parents are firm about rules, some are lax, and others are strict about them. By and large, the parenting style adopted by a parent is fairly stable over time and across situations. But this does not mean that the parent is inflexible. A parent who is usually strict about enforcing rules may, in some…
