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Diet and Nutrition-preteen, Diet and Nutrition-teens, Nutrition, Nutrition Kids, Nutrition Pregnancy, Nutrition Toddlers, Nutrition-mom
Exploring the World of Plant-Based Milk: Benefits and Varieties
Plant-based milk has gained significant popularity as more people seek healthier and more sustainable dietary options. These non-dairy alternatives are suitable for vegans and those with lactose intolerance and offer a range of nutritional benefits. Let’s explore the various types of plant-based milks and understand their unique advantages. Types of Plant-Based Milk and Their Benefits: 1. Almond Milk Benefits: Uses: Almond milk is versatile and can be used in smoothies, cereals, coffee, and baking. 2. Soy Milk Benefits: Uses: Soy milk is commonly used in cooking, baking, and beverages, providing a creamy texture and mild flavour. 3. Oat Milk Benefits: Uses: Oat milk is perfect for lattes, cereals, smoothies, and…
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Diet and Nutrition-teens, Nutrition, Nutrition Kids, Nutrition Pregnancy, Nutrition Toddlers, Nutrition-mom
All About Dairy: Exploring Different Milk Types In India
When it comes to milk, the most common image that comes to mind is a glass of cow’s milk. However, India is a country with a rich dairy heritage, offering a wide variety of milk types, each with unique characteristics and nutritional profiles. From buffalo milk to goat milk, camel milk to sheep milk, and even plant-based alternatives like almond milk and oat milk, the options are wide-ranging. The choice of milk depends on factors like personal preference, dietary restrictions, and nutritional needs. Understanding these different types of milk can help individuals make informed choices based on their dietary needs and preferences. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the various types…
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Diet and Nutrition-preteen, Diet and Nutrition-teens, Nutrition, Nutrition Kids, Nutrition Pregnancy, Nutrition Toddlers, Nutrition-mom, Weight management
Pearl Millet (Bajra) Nutrition Facts – Everything You Need To Know
Pearl Millet or Bajra is a popular cereal in India and Africa. It is a good source of soluble and insoluble fibre, zinc, iron, magnesium, and dietary folate. Pearl millet has many health-benefiting properties due to its rich composition of minerals and proteins. As they contain high levels of both soluble and insoluble fibre, pearl millet helps to regulate blood sugar levels. Additionally, they’re a good source of zinc and magnesium, essential for healthy digestion. Finally, these grains are also a decent source of protein and dietary folate (a type of vitamin). So why not give them a try? What is Pearl Millet? The botanical name of pearl millet is Pennisetum…
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Diet and Nutrition-preteen, Diet and Nutrition-teens, Nutrition, Nutrition Kids, Nutrition Pregnancy, Nutrition Toddlers, Nutrition-mom, Weight Management
The Nutritional Benefits of Finger Millet (ragi)
Finger millet, also called ragi, is an ancient cereal with many health benefits. It is gluten-free, high in fibre and low in sugar. Ragi is a good source of magnesium, potassium, and calcium. It can also help to lower blood sugar levels and improve blood flow. So if you’re looking for a healthy grain with plenty of health benefits, try finger millet! What is finger millet? Ragi, or nachni are common names for Finger millet in India. It is an important millet grown extensively in various regions of India and Africa. The scientific name of ragi is Eleusine coracana. This millet originated in Africa and has been cultivated for thousands of…
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Diet and Nutrition-preteen, Diet and Nutrition-teens, Nutrition, Nutrition Kids, Nutrition Pregnancy, Nutrition Toddlers, Nutrition-mom, Weight management, Weight Management
Sorghum (Jowar): Health Benefits Explained
Sorghum, or Jowar, is the world’s fifth major cereal crop in terms of production after rice, wheat, maize, and barley. It is also known as Indian millet, durra, milo, great millet, shallu, etc. Sorghum originated in Africa, where it is a major food crop and has numerous varieties, including grain sorghums, broomcorn, etc. In West Africa, it is known as Guinea corn. In India, sorghum is known by many names like jowar, cholam, or jonna. The jowar grains are used mainly for food in India, while the stover after harvest of grains is used as nutritious fodder for animals. Sorghum is used worldwide in food applications, including traditional breads (tortillas,…
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Diet and Nutrition-preteen, Diet and Nutrition-teens, Nutrition, Nutrition Kids, Nutrition Pregnancy, Nutrition Toddlers, Nutrition-mom
Introducing The Small ‘Big’ Grain
Millets are the ancient grains of India. They are small seeded nutrient-rich cereals cultivated and consumed for centuries in Asia and Africa. Millets were a part of our staple diet until the 1960s. However, after the Green Revolution, which emphasized wheat and rice, millets were dismissed as ‘coarse grains. Millets are back in demand because of their high nutritional value, environmentally friendly crops, and food security. As millets were the first crops known to humans, they are known by different names in different parts of the country. But unfortunately, most of us are not aware of the common names of millets. Let’s familiarise ourselves with the different types and distinct…
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Millets – The Superfood of Our Ancestors
Food history, especially in India, will be incomplete without the mention of millets. Millet is not a single grain but a group of small-seeded annual grasses belonging to the Poaceae family. There is mention of millets in the Indian Sanskrit text Yajurveda’s verses- of foxtail millet (priyangava), proso millet (aanava), and Barnyard millet (shyaamaka). This indicates that millet culture and consumption have been prevalent since the Indian Bronze Age (3300 BC to 1200 BC). Until 50 years ago, millets were the major crops grown in India. But with the onset of the Green Revolution in the 1960s, the popularity of rice and wheat grew, and millets became less known. The…
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Gastric complaints during Pregnancy – How to deal with them?
Gastric discomfort is one of the common concerns during pregnancy. Gastric problems can range from mild discomfort to painful cramps in the abdomen. These can be attributed to hormonal changes during pregnancy and diet. In addition, some women may already have gastrointestinal (GI) conditions that can deteriorate during pregnancy and may need specific attention. Why does pregnancy cause gastric discomfort? Nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, bloating, and constipation are common issues during pregnancy. Your body naturally creates more progesterone (a hormone that helps sustain pregnancy) when you are pregnant to help develop your unborn child. Unfortunately, these elevated hormone levels also relax all the muscles in your body, including the intestinal…
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Diet and Nutrition-preteen, Diet and Nutrition-teens, Nutrition Kids, Nutrition Pregnancy, Nutrition Toddlers, Nutrition-mom, Vitamins and Supplements
D-LIGHTFUL FACTS ON VITAMIN D
In India, 70-80% of the general population suffers from Vitamin D deficiency. In spite of having abundant sunshine, India has a high percentage of Vitamin D deficiency amongst all age groups. Also known as the sunshine vitamin, it is the single most underrated nutrient in the world of nutrition and that’s probably because it’s available for FREE! Here are a few amazing facts on this valuable vitamin: Vitamin D is produced by our skin in response to exposure to the ultraviolet radiation (UV rays) from natural sunlight. These healing rays of natural sunlight (that produce vitamin D) cannot penetrate through glass. So, we cannot generate vitamin D while sitting in…
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Conception, Diet and Nutrition-preteen, Diet and Nutrition-teens, Mini-Adults, Mommies, Nutrition Pregnancy, Nutrition-mom
NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENT THROUGH DIFFERENT STAGES OF A WOMAN’S LIFE
“If you check the health of a woman, you check the health of society.” -Rebecca Milner Women constitute 50% of the society and she raises the other 50%. She is the heart and soul of a family. She plays a prime role in nourishing and maintaining the health of the family. But while taking care of her loved ones, she often neglects her own health and nutritional requirements. A woman goes through different phases in her lifespan and each of this phase…
