Food & Nutrition
Three Tricks To Add Tulsi Or The Holy Basil To Your Child’s Diet To Boost Your Kid’s Immunity
The benefits of Tulsi or the holy basil are no secret to us! We have planted it in our homes since time immemorial and worshiped it. A plant with so many benefits is surely fit to be worshiped! Tulsi purifies the air and has numerous medicinal benefits. Tulsi is as beneficial to the adults as […]
Frozen Banana Bites : Fun Food For Your kids
It’s the month for Santa Claus and happy dessert times! We bring to you a recipe that will make your child smile and give you the festive vibe! – Frozen Snickers Banana Bite: 1.Make your caramel sauce in a saucepan over medium heat by – mixing 2tsp peanut butter and 3tsp maple syrup together until the mixture […]
The Toothless Bite Initiation To First Foods
It’s a titillating moment for every parent, including me – the baby’s very first toothless bite. I was completely in favour of breastfeeding on demand, at least till the baby was a year old. But starting external food would hopefully bring down the established two hourly feeding rituals we shared, or so I believed. We […]
The Paratha Formula- How To Make Parathas Nutritive
I love to cook; always different varieties for the various meals of the day. But after the baby, most of my time was consumed in feeding the baby, just about finishing the house chores and possibly catching a quick nap in between all the chaos. My hubby took over, but the super dad ‘chef’ hated […]
2 Healthy Snacks Your Kids Will Love
Kids need to eat every few hours. We can use snack time to get good nutrients to the child! Here are some fun snack ideas which are not only cute but can also be made in advance so you can grab them and..GO! **Sugar free Caramelized Nuts** Heat a large frying pan, Add 1 cup sugar […]
Tackling The Sweet Tooth!
For me sugar is synonymous to hyperactivity, tooth decay, addiction in kids and the most dreadful -obesity. Of course, many factors contribute to children’s weight problems, but excessive sugar consumption tops the list. Curbing sugar from your toddler’s diet is not difficult; if done with proper care and planning. The first and the foremost thing […]
Food For Nursing Mothers
I am sure a new mother has heard this more often either from her mother or her mother in law that whatever she eats or drinks is directly linked to the health of her new born. Breast milk provides complete nourishment to the baby during the first six months. It contains antibodies that help your […]
Milk And Its Health Benefits
It’s a tussle every morning between me and Aarav (yes, that’s my son) over milk. When I have to lure him into taking one big gulp or when he starts making excuses for not drinking it. Since birth, milk has been an important part of our child’s diet. Baby’s first food- breast milk rich in […]
Calling Your Child ‘Fussy’ Can Make Them Fussier
“My kid just does not eat” a mother cried out her woes. Fussy eating in children is common and normal. So, take a breath mommies- you are not alone. Though I agree it can be a handful sometimes. Even though it is a phase that passes away as the kids grow up, here are some […]
Binge Eaters & How To Handle Them
*Paused in growing up but still “growing out”?* Are you buying clothes that are way above the age level of your child? Does your child want to finish everything on his plate as well as table? Does he breathe heavily after finishing a meal? Then you are surely around a compulsive /over eater also known […]
3 Ways To Make Your Child Eat Fruits
Are you worried that your kid does not eat enough fruits? Then read on for some tips- At this time of the season the market is flooded with fruits like mango, watermelon, musk melon, litchi, grapes, papaya and peaches et al. While banana and apples being available throughout the year, there is a huge choice […]
Importance Of Different Vitamins In Your Child’s food
“Maanit, finish your vegetables….you need the vitamins…..No fries” We all have addressed our kids similarly, at some point or the other, haven’t we? So what are these ‘power houses’ and why are these vital for our kids and us? Theoretically, vitamins are crucial for the growth and development of our bodies. So let’s talk ‘health […]