Apples are among the healthiest fruits, so it’s only natural that Moms want to feed it to their babies and they ask. “Can I give my Baby Apple?” I love apples. There is no word to describe biting into a nice juicy apple, so that you can experience the crunch, the juice and that explosion…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
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
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
Why Packaged Fruit Juices are Bad for You
In our quest to stay healthy, we often go for quick fixes like packaged fruit juices without realizing the harm it causes. Find out why Packaged Fruit Juices are Bad for you and your family. We live in a period where all of us have access to a great deal of health-awareness articles on the…Read More
Can I give my Baby Coconut Sugar?
Sugar, sugar, sugar – it’s everywhere you look! Yes, we admit that a scoop of chocolate ice cream does taste heavenly, especially when you’re feeling low! But that scoop isn’t exactly packed with nutrition, and sugar is particularly bad for kids. And most Moms are aware of this fact, which is why I get several…Read More
4 Kid-Friendly Fruit and Vegetable Smoothies
If you thought smoothies are only for adults, think again! Smoothies are an easy way to ensure fussy toddlers get their daily quote of fruits and veggies. Since we know how picky kids over one can be, we’ve got together a bunch of fruit and vegetable smoothies that look as good as they taste! 4…Read More
Top Three Immunity Boosting Juices for Kids
As the weather outside gets colder, parents all over the world are searching for ways to protect their children from common colds, and illness. One of the easiest ways to make sure that your youngsters are prepared for the colder months is to pack their diet full of fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, convincing your child…Read More
How Yoga Helps Kids Eat Healthier
I think sometimes we forget to give kids the credit they deserve. They are a lot like adults in many ways. They have bad habits that become stronger over time. When you look at how we are as adults and what triggers us to need ice cream, you can come to understand that kids have…Read More