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Conception, Diet and Nutrition-preteen, Diet and Nutrition-teens, Nutrition Pregnancy, Mini-Adults, Mommies, Nutrition-mom
NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENT THROUGH DIFFERENT STAGES OF A WOMAN’S LIFE
Post Views: 2,068 “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…
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BABY IS ON MY MIND
Post Views: 394 If you and your partner are planning to conceive, there are a list of things you can do to ensure a safe, normal and healthy baby. You and your partner should start planning at least 3 months before getting pregnant. Baby’s development can be easily affected in the first few weeks of pregnancy before you might even know that you are pregnant. Hence, a bit of planning helps and ensures normal growth and development of the baby. Here are few things to quicken your chances of conceiving and having a healthy pregnancy. STOP THE PILL If you are on any of the contraceptive pills, you need to stop…
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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 Kids, Nutrition Pregnancy, Nutrition, Nutrition-mom
KNOW YOUR CARBS !
Post Views: 1,263 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…
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HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD YOU DRINK?
Post Views: 878 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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Tiny Powerhouses for your Kids
Post Views: 1,443 TINY POWERHOUSES TO BOOST YOUR DIET EDIBLE SEEDS AND THEIR BENEFITS Tiny seeds have been used in India in savoury and festive sweet preparations since ancient times. They have been a part of our grandmother’s `secret recipes for years now. In the recent times, due to their high nutrient value, seeds are again finding their way into culinary preparations. They add flavour and crunch to everything, from biscuits to breakfast dishes, to desserts, yogurt and salads and your parathas too. They are full of proteins, healthy fats, dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals and more. Let’s see how these tiny powerhouses enhance our day to day dishes – HOW TO USE THEM AS PART…
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Diet and Nutrition-preteen, Diet and Nutrition-teens, Nutrition Kids, Nutrition Pregnancy, Nutrition-mom, Weight management
Sprouted Moong Salad
Post Views: 648 Sprouted Moong Salad This recipe is colourful and refreshing while nourishing your child with loads of protein and calcium. It can be served as a salad along with lunch or as an evening snack for your kids. Ingredients: 1 ½ cup sprouted moong 1 cup tomatoes chopped 1 cup cucumber chopped 1 orange, separated into slices 1 tablespoon coriander (hara dhania) chopped 1 seeded green chili (optional) chopped To be added as topping: 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste 1 teaspoon ground roasted cumin seed (jeera) 1 tablespoon lemon juice, adjust to taste 2 tablespoons yogurt (optional) 1 tablespoon ginger juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon…
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Healthy Eating During Pregnancy
Post Views: 821 Healthy eating during pregnancy is not just increasing the quantity you eat. You should also keep a tab on what you eat. Although a high number of calories are needed during your pregnancy for your baby to grow, about 300 extra calories per day, these calories should be taken from nutritious healthy food so that they boost your baby’s growth and development. Do you wonder how you manage to gain about 15-20 kgs (on average) during your pregnancy, when a newborn weighs only 1/3rd or 1/4th of that? Although this differs for every woman, this is how the weight adds up to you: 3-4 kgs – average…
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Calcium Rich Diet For Pregnant Women
Post Views: 661 During pregnancy, your growing baby needs calcium to develop strong bones and teeth. Calcium also helps in the development of a healthy heart, nerves, muscles as well as normal heart rhythm and blood-clotting mechanism. Calcium also helps reduce risk of hypertension and preeclampsia. If your intake of calcium doesn’t meet your baby’s needs, she will suffice her needs by drawing calcium from your bones, which may lead to your ill health. Calcium requirement during pregnancy: According to the NHP guidelines, calcium requirements during pregnancy increases from 1000mg/day to 1200mg/day. Calcium absorption is enhanced during pregnancy due to high calcitrol levels. So, it is good to include a…
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Diet during Breastfeeding
Post Views: 842 Breastfeeding doesn’t mean that you need to eat something special during this period. But it would be good to eat a healthy, nutritious diet, like everyone else. A healthy diet consists of: A fibre rich diet consisting of wholemeal bread, pasta, rice, pulses such as lentils, beans and sprouts and plenty of fruits and vegetables. Post pregnancy, some women develop bowel problems like constipation. Fibre helps in the easy evacuation of bowels. Starchy foods like pasta, potatoes, rice, wholemeal bread. Five portions of all kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables per day and not more than 150 ml of 100% unsweetened juice. High intake of proteins like…
