The question “Does Calcium affect iron absorption?’ has been cause for concern for Moms everywhere. Read on to find out the answer to this common question. When you’re a Mom, one of the roles you take on is of a nutritionist. You need to learn about what foods are healthy and what are not. You…Read More
The Best Protein Sources for Babies and Kids – Plant and Animal Based
Protein is extremely important for life, but most Indians are lacking in it. Here are the best plant & animal based protein sources for babies and kids. Ask any school going child what they know about protein and they’ll tell you it’s basic definition – proteins are the building blocks of life. When you think…Read More
Can I give my Baby Gooseberries?
Amla or the Indian Gooseberry is packed with nutrients and is used in Ayurvedic medicines. It’s no wonder that Moms ask: Can I give my Baby Gooseberries? As soon as we see winter coming, out come the bottles and jars of the ultimate Indian immune-booster – Chyawanprash! A single spoon of this healthy herbal jam…Read More
15 Homemade Health Drink Mixes to make Milk Tastier
Commercial health drink mixes are loaded with preservatives, sugar and artificial flavors. Make milk tastier for your kids with homemade health drink mixes. With the rise of the vegan lifestyle, we’ve come across a lot of articles that give cow’s milk a bad rap. Accusations range from triggering allergies to promoting obesity. Then there are…Read More
Can I give my Baby Himalayan Salt?
It is common knowledge that salt shouldn’t be given to babies under one year, but this often brings forth another doubt: Can I give my Baby Himalayan Salt? Salt. One of those things that has not just culinary, but historic and cultural significance, particularly in India. Our ancestors considered salt a holy food. Gandhiji’s Dandi…Read More
High Chair or Booster Seat? Or a combination? Your Ultimate Guide to Buying A Feeding Chair
You’re reading this article because you are either about to start or have just started your baby on solid food. Congratulations and welcome to this wonderful, exciting and sometimes frustrating new phase of parenting. It’s natural to have a lot of questions while starting the baby on solids. One question that we frequently encounter from…Read More
40 Best Foods for Cough and Cold in Kids
As any parent knows, dealing with a sick child is not fun at all. Especially when they’re infants, who can’t even express how they are feeling or what they want in words that we can understand. And for parents, one of the biggest challenges can be getting them to eat something when they don’t feel…Read More
7 Vegan Substitutes for Common Kid Foods
Veganism is not just a trend but a lifestyle. Here are 7 Vegan Substitutes for Common Kid Foods that ensure proper nutrition along with taste. When the word Vegan started appearing in popular media, it was little more than just a buzzword. However, as the number of vegans grew, awareness of veganism also increased, and today,…Read More
Black Eyed Bean Salad Recipe
Protein-rich, crunchy, tasty and colorful – this Black Eyed Beans Salad ticks all the right boxes for a healthy dish! Black eyed beans are also called lobia or Karamani or Thatta Payiru and are pretty popular in curries and pulaos. Lobia is rich in antioxidants and flavonoids, is low in calories and has no cholesterol. And…Read More
3-Ingredient Mango Dates Smoothie
Don’t you love simple recipes? Dishes which have less than five ingredients and one pot meals are my favorites, as are recipes that multitask. And one such recipe is the smoothie. You can make a smoothie as simple as you like or as complex with an assortment of ingredients. You can have it as a…Read More
