Dal ka paani or dal water as weaning food Dal ka paani or dal water as weaning food does not give much nutrition except some heat stable water soluble vitamins, it has no carbs, proteins or fats needed for the…
Is Low-fat, high-fibre food good for babies
Weaning special What kind of food to feed Is Low-fat, high-fibre food good but sorry not for babies Babies need proportionately more fat in their diet than adults, so don’t give low fat milk or yogurt as they need nutrient…
When should the consistency of foods be changed from soft to lumpy to solid?
Weaning special When should the consistency of foods be changed from soft to lumpy to solid? Foods that have some lumps can be introduced at about eight months, at this age the baby has developed enough tongue mobility to…
Signs to look for to start solids
Signs to look for to start solids Every baby develops at a slightly different pace, but there are some signals like – Is the baby sitting up? Can she hold her head up? – Does the baby open his mouth when…
When should you start weaning or complementary feeding
Weaning special When should you start weaning or complementary feeding. Early weaning before 4months can cause allergies and Parents who delay weaning their babies ie post 8months or so may find that their children grow up to be more fussy…
National Nutrition week 2017
National Nutrition week 1st-7th September 2017 Theme for National Nutrition Week 2017 is “Optimal Infant & Young Child Feeding Practices: Better Child Health” Some of the key facts a. Early initiation of breastfeeding; immediately after birth, preferably within one hour.…
Instant uttapas
For an instant nutritious snacks or breakfast or tiffin for your kids and also for adults mix a little nachni flour, jowar flour, rice flour, 1tbsp besan, curds with rawa (suji/semolina) add a few veges and prepare lovely dosas/ uttapas.
DEALNG WITH POST PREGNANCY WEIGHT GAIN
DEALNG WITH POST PREGNANCY WEIGHT GAIN Some pointers to help you lose your post pregnancy weight. Motherhood on one hand brings joy and on other a feeling of being fat and tired at times …RIGHT Besides having a healthy baby,…
DHA in pregnancy and lactation
DHA in pregnancy and lactation Most rapid brain growth occurs during the last 3 months of fetal life-with the infant’s brain tripling in size by the first birthday. The researchers believe that supplementing pregnant mothers with DHA may benefit brain…
Nursing mother and weight loss
Nursing mother and weight loss – World Breastfeeding Week 1 – 7 August A common concern for most of the new mother after delivery is to lose the weight gained during pregnancy…. A good rule of thumb is to take…