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10 QUICK, LIGHT BITES FOR MID-DAY HUNGER PANGS (just around 100 calories!)
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Diet and Nutrition-preteen, Diet and Nutrition-teens, Nutrition, Nutrition Kids, Nutrition Pregnancy, Nutrition-mom
KNOW YOUR CARBS !
We have moved on from low-fat to low-carb diets. Many fad diets are doing the trends, claiming sustainable weight loss with low carb and high fat or protein diet. How much of these are healthy and sustainable? Are carbohydrates (which we know to be the primary energy-givers) BAD? First, let us find out some facts about the most talked-about ‘Carbohydrates’ Carbohydrates are of 3 types: Simple Carbohydrates Complex Starchy Carbohydrates Complex Fibrous Carbohydrates Simple carbohydrates are found in foods that contain sucrose (table sugar), fructose (fruits) and lactose (milk). All simple carbs are not bad in fact, natural simple sugars found in fruits and low-fat milk are perfectly healthy. Fruits,…
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DON’T BE DIGITALLY ILLITERATE – BE E-LITERATE!
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CONSTIPATION IN CHILDREN
Constipation is a very common problem encountered amongst children of all age groups. 1 in every 20 visits to the doctor, is because of poor bowel movements. Children’s bowel movements vary greatly; some may pass motions twice a day while others may go once in 2-3 days. Both are normal as far as they are following the normal pattern. Some children may have more bowel movements than others which may also be normal. What is normal for 1 kid may be different for another. As children start growing, their bowel movements may also change. Here are a few things that will help you ease the discomfort of your child: Do…
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10 TIPS TO FOLLOW BEFORE YOU TOILET TRAIN YOUR LITTLE ONE
Things to keep in mind when you start toilet training your child: • Choose an appropriate week, perhaps when you both will not be leaving the house for a long duration. • Avoid using nappies or diapers while the child is awake. Keep nappies and diapers only for night sleep and afternoon nap. • Make your child wear comfortable clothes, which he/she can easily remove or wear. Like elastic pants/shorts for boys and a comfortable dress or skirt for the girls. • Make your child sit on the toilet seat when he/she is likely to have bowel movements. The best time is half an hour after eating or before or after…
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EMPOWER KIDS WITH TECHNOLOGY
Technology, the boon and the bane, has been often criticized for corrupting and decaying the current generation. One often hears terms like ‘kids have become zombies with mobile phones and tablets.’ While this may be true to some extent, we have become very myopic with our definition of technology being often broadly limited to social media, games and the use of mobile phones and laptops. There are always 2 sides to every coin. Like it or not, technology is here to stay. There’s no wishing it away. In fact, it is moving at a far more rapid pace than we can keep up with. In such times, what is the…
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What is the right age to Toilet-train your little one?
Toilet/potty training is an important developmental milestone for both kids and parents. Helping your little one start to use the potty (or toilet) is a challenging as well as a very exciting step for you. A child is considered fully toilet trained when he/she is conscious of the fact that he/she needs to pass urine or open his/her bowels and can go to the toilet alone without reminders from the parents. A child’s ability to use a toilet is influenced by gender, race, culture, socioeconomic status along with the temperament of the child. There is considerable variation in toilet training techniques across different generations and cultures. In most countries, the…
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HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD YOU DRINK?
So the next time you are about to pick up a glass or a bottle of water, remember – How MUCH to drink is important! It’s not without reason that age-old saying holds true, more so today – Water is Life! Save Water. Save Life!
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Diet and Nutrition-preteen, Diet and Nutrition-teens, Diet in Diseases, Nutrition, Nutrition Kids, Nutrition Pregnancy, Nutrition Toddlers, Nutrition-mom
PROBIOTICS – Effects may be more than a gut feeling!
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 YOU KNOW: Weight…
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Common Challenges - Toddlers, Common Challenges-kids, Common challenges-Preteen, Common Challenges-Teenagers, Mini-Adults
BUILDING PARENT-CHILD COMMUNICATION
