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10 FINGER FOODS FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS
Post Views: 836 Babies as early as 8-9 months of age start showing signs for being independent. And this is seen by their desire to eat on their own. At first, they may just rake food in their hands and bring it to their mouth but eventually, they learn to use their thumb and index finger (pincer grip) to pick up food. This is a very important milestone, as the child takes his first step towards independence by developing his fine motor skills and coordination. Encourage your child through this stage by helping him feed himself. To make the eating process less messy and to make it an enjoyable hands-on…
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LACTOSE INTOLERANT? WORRIED ABOUT CALCIUM INTAKE?
Post Views: 990 We have grown up starting our day with a glass of milk. Our ancestors believed that consuming milk and milk products on a daily basis benefits our health in many ways. Milk and milk products are one of the main sources of calcium in our diet. Historically, dairy products were the predominant source of dietary calcium, accounting for 70% of calcium intake in the Indian diet. Today, however, dairy products account for a mere 40% of calcium intake, largely due to the popularity of dietary supplements and the declining intake of cow’s milk. Also, with increasing allergies and intolerances associated with milk and lactose (milk sugar), consumption…
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D-LIGHTFUL FACTS ON VITAMIN D
Post Views: 1,131 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…
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PROBIOTICS – Effects may be more than a gut feeling!
Post Views: 866 Almost all our health concerns can be traced back to our belly. Therefore, it is essential to ensure a healthy gut and the rest will take care of itself. The human gut is a natural habitat for a large number of dynamic bacterial community. The microflora or the bacteria present in our digestive system plays a vital role in processes of digestion and absorption of certain foods which otherwise our stomach and small intestine are unable to digest. It also plays an important role in building our immune system by performing a barrier effect. Healthy and balanced gut microflora is key to ensuring proper digestive functioning. DID…
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HOW PROBIOTICS AND PREBIOTICS WORK TOGETHER?
Post Views: 1,287 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…
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FEEDING A FUSSY EATER!!!
Post Views: 1,197 Got a child that will happily have nothing but Milk and biscuits for a week? Worried about his nutritional status? Here are some signs your salad dodger is doing fine and a few tips for coping with fussy eaters. Mealtimes are the best moments to have an uninterrupted and peaceful time with children. But most often than not, meal times don’t turn out as planned, one day its clean plates and angel faces while other days are full of tantrums and half-filled tummies. Fussy eating is normal. Whether it’s an aversion to food that’s green or a vegetable that needs chewing or hatred for fruits in general.…
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Beetroot Rice
Post Views: 640 Ingredients – ¾ cup grated beetroot. 2 cups cooked rice. 1 ½ tablespoons oil. 1 cardamom (elaichi). 1 clove (laung / lavang). 1 small stick cinnamon (dalchini). 1 bay leaf (tejpatta). 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera). ½ cup sliced onions. ½ teaspoon chilli powder. ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi). ½ teaspoon coriander (dhania) powder. ¼ teaspoon cumin (jeera) powder. Salt to taste. Preparation – Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add cardamom, clove, cinnamon, bay leaf and cumin seeds and sauté on medium flame for a few seconds. Add the onions and sauté for another 2-3 minutes. Add chilli, turmeric, coriander powder and cumin powder and sauté…
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Multigrain Palak Paneer Roti
Post Views: 1,041 Ingredients – 1. 2 tablespoons jowar (white millet) flour. 2. 2 tablespoons bajra (black millet) flour. 3. 4 tablespoons chopped spinach (palak). 4. 2 tablespoons crumbled paneer (cottage cheese). 5. Salt to taste. 6. Jowar (white millet) flour for rolling. 7. 2 teaspoons oil for cooking. 8. Fresh curd for serving. Preparation – 1. Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl and knead into a soft dough using adequate water. 2. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and roll out each portion into a roti using a little jowar flour for rolling. 2. Heat a non-stick tawa and cook on a medium flame, using ½…
