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Vitamin A
Post Views: 1,324 Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin and an essential nutrient for the human body. Since vitamin A is fat-soluble it is stored in the body’s fat tissue for later use. Vitamin A is a collective name for a group of fat-soluble compounds namely, retinol and retinyl esters (preformed vitamin A) and carotene (provitamin A). Preformed Vitamin A is mainly found in animal products, while carotene is found predominantly in plant foods. Why is Vitamin A essential for our body? Vitamin A is essential for vision, cell growth, immune function, and the development of the foetus. Vitamin A for eyes: Vitamin A is most vital for eye health…
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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: 2,049 “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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10 QUICK, LIGHT BITES FOR MID-DAY HUNGER PANGS (just around 100 calories!)
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Tiny Powerhouses for your Kids
Post Views: 1,438 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: 815 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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Diet and Nutrition-preteen, Diet and Nutrition-teens, Nutrition Kids, Nutrition Pregnancy, Nutrition Toddlers, Nutrition-mom
Beetroot Rice
Post Views: 636 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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Weaning your Baby
Post Views: 629 Just when you finally get comfortable with breastfeeding, it’s time to wean your little one. Here’s how to ensure the transition from your breast to a sippy-cup is a successful one. Perfect Timing Matters – “When to start weaning?” This is a question faced by all mothers. Ideally your baby should be exclusively breastfed for atleast 6 months, after which you can start feeding a combination of solids and breast milk until she’s a year old. The timing depends on whether you choose to wean your baby or your baby chose to wean off. Some children lose interest in nursing once they are introduced to solids by…
