Foods and Tips for Oily Skin Home Remedies

July 26, 2021August 16, 2021 | Rupali

What takes away that freshness that you want to flaunt all day long? Oily skin! Ah, where do we start talking about the much-talked skin issue? Let’s start from the fact that everyone has oil in their skin. When the sebaceous glands under your pores produce excess sebum (waxy, oily substance that hydrates and protects the skin), the skin looks oily. People who claim to have oily skin have overactive sebaceous glands which produce this excessive sebum. There are some foods that can be used for oily skin home remedies. But first we have to understand the root cause.

Few signs of oily skin

Shiny skin
Persistent or occasional pimples
Greasy skin
Uneven texture
Large pores, clogged pores

Skin conditions caused by oily skin usually includes – acne, acne marks, pits or scars. Having oiling skin doesn’t mean you can’t do anything about it. There are few things you need to follow at priority. Stop what everyone is following and do what suits your skin the best. Avoid using random and untested skin care products. A simple oily skin care routine is all you need to follow.

Causes of oily skin:

It is possible to have more than one cause of oily skin. Below mentioned are few causes:

Stress: When you feel stressed, the body releases the hormone cortisol, which stimulates the oil release from the sebaceous glands. Thus, making your skin look oily.

Genetics: Genes play an important role in having an oily skin. It tends to run in families. If the genes of the overactive sebaceous glands transfer to you, it is quite difficult to prevent this.

Skin care products: Though oily, everyone’s skin is different, and the same skin care product doesn’t work for everyone. Using the wrong skin care product can stimulate the excess sebum production. The product may be drying or too moisturizing. Always use the skin product that works best. Products targeted at a specific skin condition are made with ingredients that help with it.

Hormonal changes: Hormonal changes are difficult to control. Hormones trigger the sebaceous glands that make the skin secret more oils. This is seen majorly in the puberty stage and nowadays it can be seen in adults too. It affects everyone’s health irrespective of gender. (How to make hormones happy?)

Weather conditions: Weather conditions also have an effect on the skin. The place and the time of the year also matters. In hot and humid climates, people incline toward oily skin. Oilier when in summer and little dry when in winter. Slight change in daily routine might help in such a case.

Skin care routine overdo: This seems to be an oxymoron that cleaning and exfoliating your face more than needed can make you skin oily. If someone overdo his or her skincare routine, too much of oil will be stripped off from the skin which in turns activates the emergency mode of the sebaceous glands. It makes the skin oilier.

Skin care routine for oily skin:

Controlling the cause of oily skin becomes quite difficult at times and this is where the skin care routine comes into picture. This is the basic skin care routine that reduces the effect of oily skin.

Step 1 – Cleansing: This is the essential step of the skin care routine. If this is not done right the other steps won’t be that effective. This helps in removing the excess sebum, dirt and grime. The cleanser used must be exfoliating, oil free, gentle and suitable for your skin. Cleansing your face twice a day helps a lot.

Step 2 – Toning: Toner makes sure that all the dirt is cleaned and it normalizes the skin pH levels too. This hydrates the skin after exfoliating. Using a proper toner is essential as it should not leave any oily trail behind.

Step 3 – Moisturize: It is of great importance to choose an oil free moisturizer. This keeps your skin hydrated. A moisturizer that easily blends with your skin must be chosen.

Step 4 – Treat: This is a skin specific step. It includes different ways to combat acne. Always use any doctor recommended skin care products for this step.

Step 5 – Protect: This includes application of the sunscreen lotions during the day time. Sunscreen helps to protect from the sun’s harmful UV rays. This also helps in preventing skin pigmentation and uneven skin tone. Oil free sun screens must be oils.

Make sure during the whole time when you feel that your skin is too oily, use blotting paper to remove the excess oils. Make sure you don’t use heavy makeup. Use water based makeup instead of oil based. And don’t forget to wash your face after any heavy workouts.

Home remedies for oily skin:

The effect of these home remedies might be different for different skin. Some ingredients may or may not suit your skin. First, make sure it suits you and then go for it!

Oatmeal: Oatmeal absorbs excess skin, reduces inflammation, exfoliates dead skin and makes your skin smooth. Combine grounded oatmeal with hot water and make a paste. Add 1-1/2 tablespoon of honey, 1-1/2 tablespoon of yoghurt. Mix well and apply for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with warm water. (How to increase breast milk production?)

Honey: Honey is the most ancient and most valued remedy. It keeps the skin moist as honey draws moisture from the skin without replacing. Moreover, it has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Take some raw honey, apply it on the face in a thin layer. Leave it for 15 mins and rinse with warm water. Honey is best for oily skin home remedies.

Tomatoes: Tomato is one of the fabulous for oily skin home remedies that’s easily available in your kitchen. It contain an acid (salicylic acid) which may help captivate the excess oil from the skin. Cut the tomatoes into slices. Add some sugar to it and gently exfoliate in the circular motion. Wash with normal water.

Lemons and egg white: This is consideredto be the widespread remedy for oily skin. Both help in tightening of the pores and absorption of the oil. Make sure you don’t have any allergies to eggs before using this. Mix 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Apply on the skin and leave it until dry. Wash off with warm water.

Aloe vera: Aloe vera is a life saver when it comes to skin care. It has been known to have soothing properties and heals flaky skin caused by oily skin. Take the fresh aloe vera gel and apply directly on the skin. Massage in upward direction. Clean with warm water. You can add vitamin E also to make it more effective for making oily skin home made face pack. (How to treat heat rash?)

Foods for oily skin:

Maintaining an oil free skin is quite challenging. But, eating right might help. Here are a few foods that help to control the oil secretions from the sebaceous glands.

Cucumber:

Cucumber is a water vegetable. It contains 95% of the water and acts as a detox for the body. The toxins are flushed out of the body which in turns enables the proper secretion of the glands. On top of that, it hydrates the skin and possesses anti-inflammatory properties. It can also be used to make oily skin home made face pack.

Bananas:

Bananas are considered to be a detoxifying fruit. It has magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and vitamin E. Lack of these minerals and vitamins in the body can cause the excess sebum secretion.

Coconut water:

Regular intakes of coconut water do a remarkable job on the skin. It keeps the skin hydrated and maintains the oil balance too. Thus, preventing acne, pimples and blemishes. It’s a good source of magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, riboflavin, vitamin c.

Vegetables:

It’s no surprise! Spinach, kale, broccoli and other vegetables too play an important role here. Vitamin A, vitamin C, fibers, water, magnesium, vitamin E are skin’s best friend and vegetables contain it all. (5 power foods all kids need)

Citrus fruits:

Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C and vitamin C goes hand in hand when talking about skin. Include fruits such as lemon, grapefruit, orange in your diet. It helps in skin hydration, prevent acne, eliminate toxins from the body, rejuvenate skin, reduce oil secretion by oil absorption thus one of the best for oily skin home remedies. It’s the ultimate solution.

Dark chocolate:

Who doesn’t love chocolates? Yes, dark chocolates do a great job when it comes to skin. Obviously, portion control is necessary. It controls the oil production as it contains flavonoids.

Nuts:

Nuts never fail to amaze us. They are rich in omega 3 fatty acids which are essential for clear and healthy skin. It regulates systemic inflammation and prevents the hyperkeratinization of sebaceous follicles. Walnuts, almonds, and pistachios may help. (How nuts and seeds help kids?)

Avocados:

Avocados work well both ways. Whether eaten or applied. It contains antioxidant carotenoids and fatty acids which are quite healthy for the skin. It helps to control the oil formation. Adequate amounts of these in the diet improves the skin density, tone and texture. (Recipe of avocado banana pista chocolate mousse)

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Multani mitti (Fuller’s earth) face mask: Fuller’s earth face pack works great when it comes to oily skin. It’s a beauty ingredient that is rich in vitamins and minerals. It exfoliates and removes oils and dead skin. Moreover, it’s much simpler to use.

Ingredients: 2-3 tablespoon Multani mitti, 1 tablespoon rose water, ½ -1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ – 1tablespoon honey.

How to use: Mix Multani mitti, honey, rose water and lemon juice and form a thick paste. Apply on the skin, Let it dry and wash with lukewarm water. If the skin feels dry after the wash apply oil free moisturizer or aloe vera gel.

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Recipe for Patties made with Arbi and Millet

July 20, 2021September 4, 2021 | Rupali

Recipe for Patties made with Taro root, Beetroot and Pearl Millet with hidden herbs & nuts

Kids love to eat patties in burgers or as snacks. Recipe for patties made with Arbi and millet helps to add nutrition to their favourite foods in a convenient way. Kid’s Nutrition is very important nowadays and preparing healthy food recipes for a child is not an easy task. Iyurved is happy to share lots of children’s food recipe ideas which are not only innovative but also very tasty. The recipes shared here are Kids approved!

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½ cup pearl millet
1 medium size beetroot
4 garlic cloves
Ginger
Chilies
Salt
2 tbsp oil
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Boil taro root and mash it after they cool down. Add pearl millet, grated ginger, garlic, beetroot, chilies (optional) and salt. Put 2 tbsp Iyurved’s 7 nuts and 5 herbs savoury spread (order here) and mix all the ingredients well. Divide the mixture to equal size and bind them to make balls and then flatten them. Grease the grill pan and place the patties into it. Shallow fry on low flame for 5-7 minutes. Flip to fry on both sides until the base turn firm, golden and crispy. Patties are ready to serve with mint chutney or as burger patties.

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One of Unique Ragi Flour Recipes: Litti/ Savoury Balls

July 16, 2021December 21, 2022 | Rupali

Millet Litti (One of the healthiest ragi flour recipes) with hidden herbs and nuts

Kids love to eat foods in interesting formats. This is one of the healthiest ragi flour recipes that can help to add nutrition to their foods in a convenient way. Kid’s Nutrition is very important nowadays and preparing healthy food recipes for a child is not an easy task. Iyurved is happy to share lots of children’s food recipe ideas which are not only innovative but also very tasty. The recipes shared here are Kids approved!

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Ingredients:

2 cups Ragi flour (Finger Millet Flour)
½ cup Sattu (Roasted black gram flour)
Chopped ginger and garlic
1 tbsp mustard oil
1 teaspoon black cumin
Half lemon
Handful of coriander leaves
Salt
3 tbsp Iyurved’s Daily Nutrition Savoury spread (order here)

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Take sattu and add chopped ginger, garlic, mustard oil, kalonji (black cumin), lemon juice, coriander leaves in it. Put 1 tbsp Iyurved’s Daily nutrition savoury spread (order here) and mix well to make filling. Take ragi flour put 2 tbsp iyurved’s savoury spread in it, add water and knead a soft dough. Divide the dough, flatten to desired size and place a spoonful of filling. Close the dough by the edges and roll it into ball. Preheat the oven at 180 degrees and bake till balls cooked properly. Put oven on broil mode for 2 minutes to get crispy covering. (Recipe of ragi millet cake)

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Cake Recipe with Ragi flour

July 12, 2021January 19, 2023 | Rupali

CAKE Recipe WITH RAGI FLOUR AND HIDDEN herbs and nuts

Kids love to eat cake. Preparing a cake recipe with ragi flour helps to add nutrition to their favorite foods in a convenient way. Kid’s Nutrition is very important nowadays and preparing healthy food recipes for a child is not an easy task. Iyurved is happy to share lots of children’s food recipe ideas which are not only innovative but also very tasty. The recipes shared here are Kids approved!

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Ingredients:

Single cup Ragi (Finger millet) flour
Single cup Wheat flour
1 ½ cup Jaggery powder
1 teaspoon Baking soda
2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
1 teaspoon Vanilla essence
1 tablespoon oil/butter
A cup of Nut milk
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Take wheat and ragi (finger millet) flour in equal amount. Put jaggery powder, cocoa powder, vanilla essence, Baking powder, oil and Iyurved’s daily nutrition chocolate spread (order here). Add nut milk to adjust the consistency and beat well to make a thick and fluffy paste. Fix butter paper and grease and dust it. Drop the batter into the mold. Preheat the oven at 175 degree and place the loaf pan inside. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Cake must be cooled at room temperature before slicing it.

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Traditional Whey Kadhi

July 12, 2021September 12, 2021 | Rupali

Recipe of Traditional Whey Kadhi In India with hidden herbs and nuts

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4 cup gram flour (Besan)
1 teaspoon turmeric (Haldi)
1 glass butter milk
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek
1 teaspoon asafetida
1 teaspoon red chili powder
Hand full of curry leaves
2-4 green chilies
Grated ginger
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Take gram flour, turmeric, asafetida, salt, 1 spoon Iyurved’s savoury spread in a bowl add water and mix well to make a smooth paste. Keep it aside for half an hour. Make some small fritters. Further add butter milk in that remaining paste and mix well. Take 2 tablespoon oil in pan (Kadhai), put turmeric, fenugreek, asafetida, green chilies, grated ginger and curry leaves. Splutter the tempering without burning the spices. Put that gram flour and butter milk mixture and keep stirring until the mixture comes to a boil. Add water to adjust the consistency. Cook on sim flame for 30 minutes. Stir in between. At the end drop fritters and 1 spoon Iyurved’s savoury spread with 5 herbs and 7 nuts (order here) and simmer for a minute.

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Beetroot Idli with Chutney

July 10, 2021January 19, 2023 | Rupali

Recipe of Beetroot Idli with chutney and hidden herbs and nuts

Kids love to eat idli. Recipe of beetroot idli with chutney helps to add nutrition to their favourite foods in a convenient way. Kid’s Nutrition is very important nowadays and preparing healthy food recipes for a child is not an easy task. Iyurved is happy to share lots of children’s food recipe ideas which are not only innovative but also very tasty. The recipes shared here are Kids approved!

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1 cup samai millet/ rice
½ cup Urad dal (Split black gram)
1 cup beetroot puree
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1 tablespoon ghee/oil
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Soak rice and dal for 3-4 hours. Grind it to make a thick paste. Keep it for rest overnight for fermentation. Add beetroot paste, salt and Iyurved’s Weight Savoury spread (order). Mix it well and pour the batter into greased molds. Put the idli maker into steamer, cover it and cook for 15-20 minutes. After that allow the dish to cool down and serve it with coconut chutney.

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How to Improve weak Eyesight in Children?

July 6, 2021January 28, 2023 | Rupali

Eye is the busiest organ as it starts working from the moment you wake up till the moment you close your eyes. Eyes are not only used for seeing but children absorb the world around them through their eyes. Any information that your brain receives is initially processed through your vision. A child’s progress in academics and sports depend widely upon their visual abilities. So it is important to take all required precautionary measures for eye health. You have to know that which food will improve eyesight so that you can add it in kids diet from very beginning.

From reading to writing, from classroom to playground, a child’s eyes are constantly at work. With the ongoing pandemic, kids are not able to attend school and they are sitting at home without friends, screen came to their complete rescue. With a sharp drop in physical movement (outdoor activities), and increased screen time due to online classes and pleasure viewing, leads to many health related concerns especially affecting eyesight. Bad eyesight is most commonly caused by a refractive error like nearsightedness (myopia), foresightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism. Below are some reasons for weak eyesight in kids:

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Reasons for weak Eyesight in kids;

1.Too much screen time:

Basically screen time is the time your kids spend watching TV and using computers, tablets, and smartphones. However these digital devices can provide endless educational contents and unlimited hours of entertainment, limitless screen time is adversely affecting the eyesight of kids. With the ongoing pandemic, this has become more serious, both kids and adults are spending more and more time using screens for everything from office to school, from entertainment to socializing.

Also check, How to reduce kid’s screen time?

2. Genetics:

Your genetics can be the reason for your poor eyesight. Kids with a family history of poor eyesight are at higher risk of weaker eyesight than those who don’t have any family history of eye issues.

3. Poor diet:

Eating habits should be taken care of from an early age, as eating low nutrient food can lead to many health issues and weak eyesight is one of them. Take care of your kid’s diet and include some foods that are good for eyes from their early age to avoid weak eyesight.

4. Sunlight:

Just like UV rays affect our skin, it too affects our eyes. Photo keratitis is a type of sunburn on the surface of the eye. So don’t allow your kids to play for long hours under the sun or ask them to wear sunglasses.

5. Lack of sleep:

Sleep affects the overall growth of the child. A decent night’s sleep can make a positive impact on your child’s entire day. If there has been continuous lack of sleep it may cause eye fatigue and strain. Your eyes also get continuous lubrication when you get enough sleep.

Also check, How to improve your child’s sleep cycle?

6. Studying in dim light:

If your child used to study in dim light, it may have the same effect as using a screen for a long time. Eyes have to work harder to focus in dim light and continuously studying and working in dim light leads to weaker eyes. So please take care of the lighting in your kid’s study room.

7. Rubbing eyes:

Rubbing your eyes can break the fragile vessels around the eyes. It may give you a moment of relief but the after effects are really bad. So next time when you feel something in your eyes instead of rubbing, wash it with water or try to blink your eyes rapidly so that tears wash it away.

It is very important to take proper care of your kid’s eyes, especially those under the age of 3 years, as their development is happening rapidly. Following are some tips which can be used to improve eyesight.

Tips to improve weak eyesight:

Reduce the screen

Reducing the screen time of your kids is the first step. No screen time before 2 years and after that, 2 hours of screen time, that too for watching educational contents only.

Nutrition

Nutrition is the key for better vision. Since birth, take care of your child’s diet. For this you have to know that which food will improve eyesight of your kids. Make sure you include a lot of Vitamin A, vitamin E, zinc and omega 3, as they all support eye health.

Lighting

Take care of proper lighting in your kids study area so that there is less strain on their eyes.

Frequent breaks

If your kid’s eyesight is weak, ask your kid to take frequent breaks between studying, readings or while using any sort of screen.

Hydration

Encourage your child to drink a lot of water and wash their eyes with clean water regularly to avoid any infection. (How to keep your child hydrated?)

Regular eye checkup

Get your kid’s eyes checkup in regular interval , this will help you to trace out any problem related to their eyesigh

Exercise

Along with outdoor exercise which helps to develop muscles responsible for far vision, also engage your child in some indoor eye exercise like make your child focus on pencil tip or asking them to shift their vision from pencil tip to look at a particular number on the calendar repeat this eye shifting exercise for at least 10 times. Next you can ask them to focus on something that is 20 feet away, for say 20 seconds every day. Moving eyes clockwise and anticlockwise also strengthens eye muscles.

If your child continuously complains of headaches or eye pain, constantly rubbing his/her eyes, Redness or tears in the eyes and difficulty in focusing, you must consult an eye specialist. Also add these nutrients and foods from an early age in your kid’s diet to avoid any such situation. These foods also help to improve weak eyesight to a great extent.

Which food will improve eyesight?

Vitamin A:

Vitamin A plays a crucial role in vision by maintaining a clear cornea, which is the outer covering of your eye. Rhodopsin, a protein present in eyes that helps to see in low light is component of vitamin A. Orange- colored fruits and vegetables like carrots, mangoes, apricot, and sweet potatoes are high in bête-carotene, a form of vitamin A that helps your eyes to adjust them in darkness and improves night vision. It is key to protect your kid from any children’s eye disease.

Also check, How to cook vitamin A food to retain nutrition?

Vitamin C:

It is a powerful antioxidant that protects eyes against damaging free radicals. It produces collagen which is important for eyes. Connective tissues in eyes are maintained by collagen. It holds them together and protects them, which helps in preventing any kind of eye disorders in children. Citrus fruits like oranges, guava, lemon and vegetables like tomatoes are the major contributors of vitamin C. Broccoli, sprouts, and capsicum are some other rich natural sources of vitamin C.

Also check,Easiest food source of meeting 100% Vitamin C requirement

Vitamin E:

Vitamin E is an antioxidant which protects certain parts of the eye. It has been known to lower the risk of developing macular degeneration and cataract, two age-related conditions. Including almonds, pistachio and walnuts in the child’s diet can preserve his/her eyesight. Studies also show that eating nuts daily is an effective home remedy to control myopia (a condition in which far objects don’t appear clear).

Also check, Some easy food sources of vitamin E

Zinc:

Eye contains high level of zinc. It is also involved in the formation of visual pigments in the retina. Zinc deficiency can result in night blindness. Chickpeas, beans, nuts are some food sources of zinc.

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Omega 3:

There are many clinical studies, that omega 3 fatty acids are essential for infant vision development. DHA and other omega 3 fatty acids are found in mother’s milk and also present in some formula milks to support eye development in infants. These essential fatty acids also help to protect an adult’s eye from macular degeneration and dry eye syndrome. Fish, nuts, seeds like chia seeds and flax seeds are rich sources of omega 3 fatty acids.

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Antioxidants Lutein and Zeaxanthin:

It helps to protect eyes from harmful bright light waves like ultraviolet rays in sunlight by absorbing excess light. Studies suggest that high levels of both in eye tissue can give better vision in dim light. These work to protect eyes from free radicals. Natural food sources of these two are green or yellow vegetables like spinach, carrot. Non vegetarian sources include egg yolks.

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Herbs:

Herbs like triphala and ginkgo biloba promote better eyesight. Triphala is an ayurvedic formulation made from amla, haritaki and bibhitaki. It is very efficient in treating many eye disorders and improving eyesight. Ginkgo biloba is a strong antioxidant with many benefits, it improves the blood circulation around the eyes and is used in improving conditions for live glaucoma and macular degeneration.

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Millet and Veggies Appam

July 5, 2021October 30, 2021 | Rupali

Recipe of appam with Beetroot, carrot, broccoli ,millet and with hidden herbs and nuts

Kids love to eat snacks. This recipe of appam with millet and veggies helps to add nutrition to their favourite foods in a convenient way. Kid’s Nutrition is very important nowadays and preparing healthy food recipes for a child is not an easy task. Iyurved is happy to share lots of children’s food recipe ideas which are not only innovative but also very tasty. The recipes shared here are Kids approved!

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Ingredients

1 cup Finger millet (Ragi)
Medium size beetroot
1 carrot
Broccoli
Salt
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Procedure

Finely chop beetroot, carrot and broccoli. Mix all the veggies and Iyurved’s savoury spread with finger millet. Make a thick batter but with pouring consistency by adding little bit water in it. Grease the appam pan with some drops of oil. Once heated pour spoonful of batter in each mold. Cover and cook on medium flame. After 3 minutes flip over each appam and cook from other side for 2 minutes. Take out on a plate and server with coriander chutney (Green chili sauce)

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Puberty in girls

July 3, 2021December 21, 2022 | Rupali

During parenting you experience many things while watching your kids grow. Infant (0 to 1 years old), toddler (1 to 3 years old), early childhood (4 to 8 years old), middle childhood (9 to 11 years old) and adolescence (12 to 18 years old), as each stage passes you observe some mental and physical development in your child. During the first three stages (Infant, toddler and early childhood) kids generally go through many natural physical changes of growth. These first 8 years of kids are extremely important for their healthy development and lifelong learnings. Cognitive, social, emotional, language and physical development during this time plays an important role in their life. At every stage a child needs you to understand the learnings and changes that they are experiencing around them. As they enter the puberty phase it becomes more important to be with them. This is the time for some major physical and hormonal changes, which may pop up some questions, which have to be answered properly, But the main question is what puberty is and at what age puberty starts?

What is Puberty? At what age puberty starts?

Puberty is the time when a boy or girl goes through a series of biological and physical transformations. Everyone has experienced this phase in life. It is a transition from childhood to adolescence. Teens go through some changes in their body and hormone levels during this phase. Puberty often begins early in girls as it falls between the ages of 8 to 13 in them. Although every girl has her own unique journey and puberty timing differs in each girl, it definitely brings some hormonal, physical and emotional changes in girls which are absolutely normal. 8 years of age sounds really young for seeing any physical changes. So, it is a little bit awkward to discuss puberty stages and the female reproductive system with your young girls, but it is important to start educating them on these topics before changes happen to best prepare them. It will make them much more comfortable to understand and accept the changes.

Sings of puberty among girls

Breast development: It is the first visible sign of puberty among most of the girls. One can notice “breast buds”, little bumps under the nipples. It is normal for the left and right breast to grow at different speeds. Its also normal for breast buds to be tender or sore, usually it improves with time. A sports bra can be a good choice to wear at this stage.

Body hair: In about 15-20% girls public hairs may be the first sign of puberty. These hairs begin to grow under the arms, around genital areas and on the legs. It is another sign of puberty among girls.

Vaginal discharge: This is a sign of growing numbers of estrogen hormones in the body. Girls experience a small amount of clear or white vaginal discharge that starts about 6-12 months before their first periods. It is considered as a sign of puberty among girls.

Periods: Girls usually get their first periods within 1-2 years after the development of breast buds. It is important to be aware that periods are a normal natural process of growing up. It can be irregular during the first few months as the body is adapting to some fast physical changes. Normal menstrual cycle can be from 21 days to 35 day. (Which foods can help during menstruation?)) Cramps and pains are normal with periods. There is nothing to worry about. But if menstrual cramps are severe and affecting school and normal day to day activities, talk to gynecologists.

Some other changes during puberty phase

Brain

Girls obviously face fast changes during puberty phase and thus their brain needs time to adjust. (Top 10 foods to boost kids brain power) It affects their behavior and social skills. You may observe some sort of clumsiness in their activities.

Bones

If girls hit puberty at an older age they may have lower bone density and can face bone issues further in life. so, it is the ideal time to invest in bone health. Including calcium and vitamin D rich foods in their diet can help them to get strong bones for lifetime. (How vitamin D can help to absorb calcium?)

Weight

There might be an increase in weight. (How to manage weight issues?) During puberty the brain instructs the ovaries to make female hormones estrogen. This hormone is responsible for the change in size and shape of a girl’s body. Fat can be seen around the upper arms, thighs and backs. Hips tend to become wider and curvy. Their organs like stomach, intestine also increase in size during this phase. More healthy and nutritious foods with protein, minerals calcium and iron should be included in their diet at this point of time.

Height

Girls may grow taller during puberty. While entering into puberty girls can see an increase in height by 7-8 cm per year. Peak growth in girls’ height can be seen 6-12 months before the onset of their periods.

Sleep patterns

During puberty or you can say teenage there is a pattern developed in kids of staying up late at night and sleeping longer in morning. (Which foods can help to get better sleep naturally?) This happens because their body takes time to produce melatonin, a sleep promoting hormone. Sleep research suggests that a teenager should get at least 8 to 9 hours of sleep. But most of them get only 6-7 hours.

Skin and hairs

During puberty phase oil glands become more active. Due to this girls face acne issues. (How to treat my kids acne?) Sometimes it’s just an occasional pimple that occurs right before each menstrual cycle. But for some teens it can be a chronic condition which is known as acne. Mostly oily skin and acne issues go hand in hand. Many teen girls also face excessive sweat on the palm, soles of feet, under the arms, and in the scalp. Some teenage girls experience hair fall as they enter puberty. (What is the root cause of hair fall in kids?) Though it is curable and can be managed by following a healthy diet.

PCOS IN TEENS

PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome. It has become a common condition in teenage girls nowadays. Women make a female hormone that is entrogen. But she also makes male hormone testosterone in small amounts. The girls with PCOS make little extra of these male hormones. Though it is not clear what exactly causes PCOS, it is said that the genes you inherit from your family is the main cause for this hormone imbalance. If a mother has PCOS, daughters are at high risk of having it. The signs and symptoms include:- Irregular menstrual periods, very heavy and pain full periods, facial hair growth, acne and weight problems. If your girl has any of these issues, consult your gynecologist. PCOS is treatable and can be cured by making some changes in lifestyle in terms of diet and exercise.

Nutrients that can help during puberty

Protein

Girls need a balanced meal with adequate amounts of protein during puberty. It helps in growth and repair of muscles and tissues. It also generates enzymes and hormones. Protein rich diets help them to feel energetic throughout the day. (How can I provide needed protein to my kids?)

Iron

Many girls lead to iron deficiency and anemia. (How to overcome from iron deficiency?) This happens due to lack of iron because of an unbalanced diet. As per RDA (Recommended dietary allowances) guidelines 2020, the iron need for a girl ranges from 28-30mg/d. A girl needs more iron during puberty to restore their menstrual loss. It helps in muscle growth and increases blood volume too.

Calcium

Girls need at least 800-1000mg of calcium per day. (How calcium helps in building strong bones?) They need it to build strong bones which can help them later in life. Deficiency of calcium can increase the risk of developing osteoporosis (Condition in which bones become weak and can easily break). Consumption of vitamin D is equally important as it helps in absorption of calcium.

Zinc

The RDA for zinc is highest for teen girls ranging from 9- 12mg/day. Deficiency of zinc can lead to growth retardation in girls. It also promotes bone mineralization during puberty and helps to increase bone density.

Vitamin A

This is the most essential nutrient to include in a girl’s diet. It helps in strengthening the uterus during puberty phase. Besides this it promotes healthy skin and optimum growth. It repairs tissue and helps in vision too.(How can we absorb vitamin A from foods?)

Useful herbs

Manjishtha

Ayurvedic herbs are well known for their healing and treating properties since ages. Manjishtha is one of the herb known for its blood purifying properties. Apart from that it is well known for treating pimples, enhancing moods, develops smooth blood flow during thus reduces the menstrual pain and helps in regulating periods and treating PCOS.

Neem

Neem is incredibly effective in treating acne issues. As girls enter into teenage their oil glands become more active and causes acne. The anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of neem have a positive impact on any kind of pimples, black or white heads. It control the harmful effects of acne causing bacteria. It also has antioxidants and medicinal properties which helps to purifies blood and promotes regular periods. Consuming neem leaves can help to fix period pain as it is an excellent pain reliever. (Why do we need antioxidants?)

Turmeric

Turmeric (Haldi) has medicinal benefits which helps to treat many medical conditions. It helps in balancing hormones and regulating menstrual cycle in girls. Turmeric is also rich in vitamin A, Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2) and vitamin C and works as a perfect immunity booster food for teenage girls. Curcumin stimulates the production of bile in gallbladder it is used by liver to eliminate toxins and purify blood which helps to cure PCOS. (Immunity powder for kids)

Nuts and seeds

Nuts and seeds are packed with protein, antioxidants, fiber and vitamins and minerals. They also include healthy fats which have anti-inflammatory effects and provide healthy structure to body cells. All of these nutrients are essential and beneficial for balancing hormones. Eating flax seeds, Pumpkin seeds, Sunflower seeds, Almonds and Hazelnuts on regular basis can help to reduce the symptoms of PCOS.

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is an adaptogen herb. It is an excellent stress reliever and can be immensely helpful for teenage girls. Researchers suggest that its root has sleep inducing compounds which can help to get better sleep naturally. It also induce raising the level of acetylcholine, the most important neurotransmitter associated with boosting brain power. (Health benefits of ashwagandha for kids)

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