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
What Rice can I give my Baby?
Along with wheat, rice is one of the staple grains of our country, and is popular across all states. Most of us can’t resist a hot, steaming plate of biryani or pulao! Rice is also comfort food, with dal-rice, curd rice and khichdi being common choices. Due to its versatility, ease of cooking and easy…Read More
Which is the Best Cooking Oil for Babies?
It’s fun to watch little babies try their first foods, isn’t it? The way they open their little mouths and the fun little expressions that come with it! After the initial stage of plain cereals and purees, it becomes time to move on to stage 2, with more complex dishes. This is when you will…Read More