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
Mixed Nuts Powder for babies,toddlers and kids (with Walnuts)
You’ve seen those ads for diamond rings, where a sparkly little stone outshines everything else around it? Well, nuts are the diamonds of nature!! They’re little gems that sparkle with immense health benefits from vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, healthy fats, protein and fiber. They help in controlling cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease, protecting against…Read More
5 Tips to Raise Healthy Kids in a Vegan Household
Sometimes we often make assumptions without any facts – assuming, of course, that we’re right! Back in 2014, Registrar General of India (RGI) conducted a survey in the country, which reported nearly 70% of the population above 15 years of age as non vegetarians. This was surprising to say the least, especially when the western world…Read More
Red Lentil Fenugreek Soup
Masoor dal or red lentils are easy to cook and a great source of nutrition for your super active little munchkins! Red lentils and fenugreek leaves are a popular combination in India, commonly known as methi dal and served over steamed rice or with chapathi. The same combination can be turned into a very nutritious…Read More
Spinach Phulka Recipe
It’s no secret that kids enjoy the special pastime of picking every molecule of green from their plates. Since some of the leafy greens we use can have an inherent bitter taste, it puts them off even more. That’s why Moms have to turn super creative to include greens in their kids diets! And since…Read More
Chyawanprash Ingredients for Homemade Chyawanprash Recipe
In Chyawanprash ingredients, the star ingredient is Indian Gooseberry along with a variety of herbs that makes the Chyawanprash a potent immunity booster for kids Chyawanprash needs no introduction in India. It has been used as an Ayurvedic immunity booster for ages and is a winter staple in most Indian homes. Chyawanprash is usually made…Read More
How Sugar Addiction Can Lead to Diabetes in Kids
Here’s a short scene that happens in many homes across the world: You’ve been trying to get your baby to say ‘Mama’ for several weeks now, and you’ve almost given up hope of hearing him utter that magical word when one day – it happens! He looks at you, eyes open, face eager and his…Read More
25 Easy Oats Recipes for Babies and Toddlers
Oats is a versatile ingredient that goes well with any combination. I try to add oats to pretty much everything – dosa, uttapam, idli, chilla or cookies – the options are endless. There is a common belief that oats is a weight loss food and should not be given to babies. That is completely untrue…Read More
5 Creative ways to get Kids to eat Broccoli
One common scene played out in all homes with kids is the sight of the parent asking a child to eat his greens, while the little prince or princess turns up her nose at it!! It’s common knowledge that green vegetables are loaded with nutrients, but unfortunately, our kids don’t find that fascinating enough! One…Read More
