Nutritionally speaking, I know we always talk about how ghar ka khaana being the healthiest food ever. It’s fresh & filled with dollops of maa ka pyaar ?
But sometimes we crave for something fun and tantalizing that has different flavors from the food we eat at home.
Bon happetee, encourages you to pamper the foodie in you and presents you with this street food guide, so you can better understand the nutritional value of some of your beloved foods. Continue reading
We know what to eat and when to eat but do we understand the importance of portion control? Yes, portion control is an important ingredient of a balanced meal. The typical servings in today’s time have increased drastically. When you go out to restaurants, one dish doesn’t serve just one person, it’s ideally meant for more. Yet, more often than not we end up eating it all.
We may be eating all the right things but sometimes forget to consider its quantity. Continue reading
Exercise is King, Nutrition is Queen. Put them together and you have a kingdom. For you to climb to the zenith of fitness, you need to get that combination of exercise and nutrition spot on!
Exercising is not only about a slimmer waistline or ripped physique, but also about a lowered risk of lifestyle diseases and improved mood and energy levels. And to ensure that you are gaining maximum benefits from that grueling gym session, it is important to fuel your fitness with proper nutrition. Continue reading
It’s summer, and it’s time for that annual family vacation we have been having numerous discussions over since the past few months.
I am sure you have picked up the perfect destination to unwind, shop, meander and gape at – a treat for your eyes, mind and soul. And so it makes perfect sense that on this vacation you give your diet regimen a break as well. Continue reading
A healthy body ensures a healthy pregnancy. Taking steps to improve your health during pregnancy is great but improving it even before you plan to get pregnant is the catch! For this, one needs to plan in advance about how to work on health even before planning for a baby.
Research says that 1 in every 8 pregnancy is an unplanned one. This has resulted in an increased rate of preterm birth, health issues at birth, over or under-weight babies at birth. Thus, planning is a crucial aspect that decides health of the mother and baby to a larger extent.
Before knowing how to plan your nutrition one must understand that making time for exercise, getting enough sleep and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are vital aspects of preparing for pregnancy and that you cannot miss anyone of the former while you plan for pregnancy. It is also important to understand that preparing for pregnancy is not a one month thing; it’s a planning for 6 months to a year before you think of getting pregnant. Continue reading
As a working mother, the evening 6 ‘o’clock bell gave me a pit-in-the-stomach feeling almost every day as I dreaded that one question my munchkins threw at me as soon as I entered home, ‘What’s for dinner tonight mom?’. I wish I could run off to my mom too and just ask her the same question and just relax in her comfy abode! But the mother hen in me would be quick to spring back into action making me feel guilty and rush into the kitchen!!
Well, call it right or wrong, most of us have always pictured our moms as givers of love, attention and most importantly delicious food! Working moms or non working moms, food at home always has images of our moms. Dinner is the most important meal in most homes because its family time too. Every family wants tasty and different recipes every day.
As a mother you want to provide healthy food to your kids too. Along with healthy, it gets tough to satisfy everyone’s tastebuds. Boring everyday food is dreaded not only by your kids but your partner too. If one kid loves ladies fingers, the other one hates it. So how do you mix and match to everyone’s likes and dislikes in a jiffy and provide something healthy, tasty and different every day? Continue reading
Pregnancy Nutrition is essential for a healthy baby. Without a doubt, a well-balanced eating plan can be one of the best gifts you can give to your developing baby. A healthy wholesome eating plan can not only keep you feeling healthy during pregnancy but also pave the way for an easier labour. It also helps to establish essential building blocks of growth and overall health of your child.
Your body will gain weight during your pregnancy which is proof that your body is nurturing your growing baby. By the time you are ready to deliver the baby, your total blood volume will increase by as much as 60%, your milk production will be optimum, your uterus will grow to accommodate your baby who will grow 2-4 kgs (on an average). Thus, to accomplish this, the body needs that extra wholesome nutritious dose of food to lay the ground for these productive changes. Continue reading
Having a baby is a beautiful experience and you find your world revolving around your baby. Now that your baby is here, you have a lot to think and do. In addition to this, you are eager to look like your old self again or even better than before.
The number one thing you must have is a certain amount of patience with your body. It took you nine months to get there and what you eat now affects the quality of nourishment you give to your baby through lactation. It may sound strange, but going on an official “diet” could derail your post-pregnancy weight loss goals and affect the nourishment of your baby. Continue reading
Are your meal times always spent running here and there trying in vain to make your fussy kid eat? Do you have to bribe, scream or bully him in order to get a few bites of healthy food inside his system?
Then you’re not alone, welcome to the group of frustrated moms of picky eaters! Tantrums, tears and drama and bickering are a common sight in many households where there are fussy kids. To feed them a normal, healthy meal is a dilemma for every mother. These toddlers are too small to understand the importance of a healthy meal.
Some of them might only want to eat a food of a particular colour where as some may only want to eat chips, fries and chocolates. Your child may be willing to eat his veggies but if they’ve touched something else on the plate then the dinner gets completely ruined. And, not getting proper nutrition or staying hungry makes him cranky, easily irritated and prone to diseases. Continue reading
Watching your kids gorge on chocolates and fries the whole day long could be a mom’s worst nightmare. Though the importance of healthy eating has been doing the rounds in schools lately, it may not be enough. Mothers everywhere have a tough time trying to get their kids to eat veggies.
The media is also responsible for misguiding the children by selling off junk food under false illusions. The attractive covers misquoting that they are full of healthy goodness are enough to tempt the little kids. It’s very tough for a mother to explain the contrary to her kids especially when they tell her that so and so brand of noodles is now healthy and tasty too. So how do we as mothers win our battle over the junk food funda? How do we instil the right food and wrong food idea into their little minds?
Well, it’s easy! Read on further on how to educate your kids about healthy eating: Continue reading