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Diet and Nutrition-preteen, Diet and Nutrition-teens, Nutrition Kids, Weight Management, Weight management
Protecting Children from Obesity: Family Guide to FSSAI’s Recommendations for Sugar, Salt, and Oil
Post Views: 121 Making healthy choices for your family can feel overwhelming. It’s especially tricky when deciding how much oil, salt, and sugar to use. These ingredients add flavour and energy, but too much can harm health, particularly for children. In India, where food traditions are rich and flavours are strong, it’s easy to overdo it. The good news is that new FSSAI guidelines and better knowledge about healthy eating can help families make smarter choices. With the festive season approaching, here is a simple rule to remember: Aim for one teaspoon of oil per person per meal. That’s it. As simple as that. This can be a good starting…
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Diet and Nutrition-preteen, Diet and Nutrition-teens, Nutrition Kids, Nutrition Pregnancy, Nutrition Toddlers, Nutrition, Weight Management, Nutrition-mom
The Nutritional Benefits of Finger Millet (ragi)
Post Views: 906 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…
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Diet and Nutrition-preteen, Diet and Nutrition-teens, Nutrition Kids, Nutrition Pregnancy, Nutrition Toddlers, Nutrition, Weight Management, Nutrition-mom, Weight management
Sorghum (Jowar): Health Benefits Explained
Post Views: 793 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…
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Top 5 Monsoon Foods in Mumbai – Are They Healthy?
Post Views: 989 As Mumbaikars welcome the very awaited monsoon showers, the season comes bundled with plenty of cravings for food items. As a Mumbaikar we all have our special memories related to some of these foods. What are your favourite, go-to monsoon foods in Mumbai? A piping hot cup of adrakwali chai (ginger tea) and assorted pakoras is all that comes to mind as we soak ourselves in rain-drenched surroundings and the shifting grey monsoon sky. But then again, we wouldn’t want weight gain while you are pursuing some weight-loss goals or undergoing treatment for some lifestyle disorders. Some of us would be more concerned about gaining weight before…
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Activity Corner-preteen, Activity Corner-teens, Fitness and Exercise-mom, Weight Management, Weight management
WALK YOUR WAY TO HEALTH
Post Views: 837 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…
