Popcorn or Makhana- Which is a better Brain snack for Kids?

November 12, 2020February 1, 2023 | Vandita

Amongst many minerals and vitamins that contribute towards Brain Health– Developement and Function, a few are Manganese, Vitamin B6 and B9. And the benefits of lotus seed (makhana) is that it is rich in all the above mentioned nutrients.

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Just a cup of Makhana is enough to meet 50% of Manganese requirement for the day.
It is those rare snacks which is loaded with a good balance of Vitamin Bs…5 times that of popcorn.
Makhana has 1/4th calories of popcorn. This gap is huge in the limited amount of calories a child can be fed. Every calorie a child consumes should be loaded with nutrients and not be an empty calorie.
Not just Brain, Makhana also supports strong bone development of a growing child.
Amongst the two favourite snacks of kids, Makhana wins over many folds in nutrition.

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How to get a sound sleep by eating this?

November 5, 2020December 24, 2022 | Vandita

How to get a sound sleep? many parents are looking for the answer for this question. A decent night sleep can make a positive impact on your child’s entire day. When your body does not have enough rest or sleep you may feel cranky and irritated but when it comes to kids, the effects of sleep deprivation (insufficient sleep) can leads to many developmental issues. Kids need to get enough sleep so they can play, learn and perform well.

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Benefits of Pistachios

Melatonin is a hormone produced by our brain to regulate the body’s internal clock and control daily sleep cycles. Since melatonin can be found in variety of foods, including them in your kid’s diet can help in sound sleep.

Pista contains Melatonin. Just two Pistachios can provide enough dose of Melatonin which helps a child sleep better.

Go pop it in 30-60 minutes before bedtime! Packed with protein, vitamin B6, and magnesium, this nut has all that contributes to better sleep. It is a natural source of melatonin which induces sleep. Just a few pistachios an hour before bedtime can do the trick for kids as well as adults.

Pistas are also a good source of protein, fibre, good oils and antioxidants. They are low on sodium too. Daily consumption of 15-20 Pistachios can support brain development, immunity and high energy levels.

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Complete Daily Nutrition Meal

November 4, 2020August 12, 2021 | Vandita

This meal meets 100% nutrition for Immunity and over 50% for Muscle and Bones, Brain development and Healthy eyesight.

Just ONE MEAL goes a long way in covering the daily nutrition required for your child’s: Immunity (Vit A, Iron), Muscles and Bones (Vit K, Protein, Calcium, Manganese), Energy levels (Iron, Vit B), Brain Development (Vit B1 and Vit B9) and Healthy Eyesight (Vit A).

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Well Known Calcium Rich Foods in India

November 2, 2020March 15, 2023 | Vandita

99% of the Calcium is stored in Bones and Teeth. If calcium is needed elsewhere, it is taken from the Bones. Hence, it becomes imperative to keep 100% stock of calcium and consume it every day. The more bones will lend calcium, the weaker they will become. We Often heard of lactose intolerance in kids. Other than dairy products there are some calcium rich foods in India that are high in this mineral.

Kids take at least 1 to 2 servings of processed or junk food in a day. Most favourite of such foods are chips, cookies, Maggi, cheese cubes, canned drinks, pizza, fries. Such foods are loaded with Sodium. It is not the table salt that is the main contributor of sodium. A kid (not baby) needs less than 1 teaspoon (2000 mg) of sodium per day. A study states that kids in India (and worldwide) tend to consume double the recommend limit of sodium in their diet. When sodium intake becomes too high, the body gets rid of sodium via the urine, taking calcium with it, which depletes calcium stores in the body. This is a cause of concern for two reasons: (1) high levels of calcium in the urine lead to the development of kidney stones, (2) inadequate level of calcium in the body results in weaker bones.

Control your kid’s salt intake for stronger bones and fewer stones!

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Well known SOURCES OF calcium in IndiaN FOODS

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Milk, cheese and yogurt are a rich source of calcium and are the most widely used calcium rich foods in India and other countries for kids. They are good for children who don’t have any milk allergies. In case your child has allergies to dairy products, then you should look for non-dairy foods rich in calcium.

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MORINGA

Moringa is a superfood. It has 3 times more calcium than milk which makes it an excellent food to treat weak or damaged bones and also one of the best non-dairy calcium food sources. Some studies also indicate that moringa can heal damaged bones thus making it a must have calcium rich foods for bones.

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RAGI

Ragi is also one of the foods which is very high in calcium. It is said that no other plant source can provide calcium the way ragi can, making it one of a popular non-dairy calcium rich foods in India. It is a whole grain that is gluten free also and can be used in baking cakes and cookies.

LOTUS SEEDS/ MAKHANA

Makhana or lotus seeds are grown in Asian countries and considered as one of the best calcium containing foods. Makhana is an excellent source of many important nutrients. It is loaded with protein, fiber, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus and carbohydrates. Just a bowl of makhana is a great snack for kids.

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AMARANTH

In addition to calcium, Amaranth is a good source of folate and very high in certain minerals, including manganese, magnesium, phosphorus and iron. One cup (246 grams) of cooked amaranth grain delivers 116 mg of calcium, or 12% of the recommended daily intake.

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Food to Boost Immunity – Orange

October 28, 2020December 23, 2022 | Vandita

Oranges is the food to boost immunity. They are not only nutritious and rich in Vitamin-C but also loved by kids. Just one orange can meet 100% vitamin C requirement for the kids daily nutrition. Kids should consume the whole fruit and not the juice. The pith (white after between peel and fruit) of orange has 30% fiber of the fruit and this particular fibre (called pectin) is good for kid’s gut which builds immunity and supports digestion.

Our body does not produce Vitamin C and hence it becomes necessary to consume it through food. Best is to offer food to boost immunity that kids will easily eat without any fuss.

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Kids should consume sufficient amount of Vitamin C during growing years to support development of bones and teeth
Vitamin C helps heal the wound of a child whenever he/she falls
It also aids in developing communication system of the child- speaking, swallowing, walking, learning
Vitamin C keeps the immunity of the child high and safeguards from unwanted bugs and germs
Lastly, it also helps to absorb Iron. A child deficient in iron will have lower energy and be irritable.

Don’t worry if kids take more Vitamin C in a day than required. Vitamin C is water soluble. Whatever extra Vitamin-C is in the body will be released through urine.

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October 26, 2020December 21, 2022 | Vandita

Wrap that MEETS almost 100% Nutrition for Muscle and Bones, Digestion and Brain

One magical meal which will keep the Immunity of your child high, aid in Brain development, increase Muscle and Bone Strength, and improve Digestion.
Just this single meal in a day will cover nearly 100% of Protein, Fibre and Vitamin B9 (Folic acid) and 30-40% of Iron, copper, Potassium, Phosphorous, Vitamin B1.

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Daily Nutrition Food for Kids

October 21, 2020January 3, 2023 | Vandita

If you’re a someone who constantly thinks of finding the best daily nutrition food for kids, packed all in one, this meal is perfect for you. This simple meal delivers 50% daily requirement of Protein and Calcium for your child along with 15 vitamins and minerals and also adds good bacterias to their gut for smooth digestion.

Most of the times we know what is good for our kids daily nutrition. However, in today’s pressing times, and/or reliability on house-help, we tend to forego or forget the traditional purpose and recipe of any dish. Juggling between ‘what nutrition to feed my child and how to include it my child’s routine’ we tend to lose track of the core method of preparation.

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Buttermilk is a great example of this. Traditionally, butter milk was prepared after extracting butter from curd, fresh, everyday. The water (whey) left behind after churning the curd was the true buttermilk. This is a painstaking process but worth it! Agricultural workers still drink this before hitting the fields everyday. Nowadays, and even at my place, I have been served buttermilk which was simply a high speed churn of curd in the mixer, topped with salt and roasted jeeras (cumin). While this is not bad, but it is not what it was meant to be.

Whey is a Superfood. It’s a powerhouse of Protein along with gut healing bacterias.

Spinach is one food which has a never-ending list of benefits, densely packed with over 15 vitamins and minerals– vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, folate, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin C, calcium, zinc, fibre, phosphorus, choline and antioxidants. Don’t be overwhelmed, this is just to give you an idea of how nutritious this is!

Without such superfoods in our meal itinerary, it becomes difficult to meet daily nutrition.

Buttermilk, Palak Puri with Magic Chutney

If your luck works, and your child agrees, you can top up the meal with a magic chutney made by grinding yoghurt (½ cup), freshly grated coconut (½ cup), almonds and peanuts (½ cup) and garnish with a mix of roasted flax seed powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. This chutney will further increase the protein, calcium and fibre content of the meal.

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The Benefit Of Cinnamon

October 15, 2020January 30, 2023 | Vandita

Spices from the Indian kitchens have always been integral of our diet. Most common spices that we use are haldi (turmeric) powder, lal mirch (cayenne pepper), Jeera (cumin seeds) powder. All the spices are great immunity boosters and contains essential oils, antioxidants and rich aromas. Like other spices, benefit of cinnamon are many. (Which foods are good for boosting immunity?)

Cinnamon or cinnamon powder is a spice that is made from the bark of trees scientifically known as Cinnamomum. This spice is extracted from the inner bark of the tree. The oily stalk is loaded with a compound called cinnamaldehyde. Hindi meaning of cinnamon is Dalchini and it is very common in Indian kitchen.

What are benefit of cinnamon?

Antioxidants protect your body from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. One benefit of cinnamon is that it has powerful antioxidant called polyphenols which helps your body-cells stay young and healthy.
Helps to curb insulin resistance: Another benefit of cinnamon is that it helps to manage insulin levels. Insulin is the most important hormone for body’s metabolism and energy levels. It is essentially a nutrient carrier of our blood-stream. Due to modern unhealthy eating patterns, many people fall prey to insulin resistance, which means, the insulin in your body is unable to carry the daily required nutrients to different parts of your body, causing you to feel lethargic and unenergetic. But the better news is, consuming cinnamon helps insulin do its job correctly. It reduces blood-sugar levels and helps your entire body experience the optimal states of energy.(Foods to fix hormonal imbalance in kids?)
Last and an important benefit of cinnamon is that it has anti-inflammatory properties which can soothe the gut and all the integral organs and fight against foreign infections and bacteria. (How to improve gut health?)

how shouldyou consume Cinnamon powder on a daily basis?

Consuming cinnamon with water is very effective for weight loss. But cinnamon is non-soluble in water, so if you add a pinch of cinnamon to a glass of water, it is most likely going to deposit on the sides of the glass. The ideal way to consume cinnamon with water is by making a cinnamon concoction. This can be easily done by boiling cinnamon with water.

Tip: If you are a busy mother, who can barely find time to touch her nose, you can make cinnamon lollies once a week. All you have to do is freeze the cinnamon concoction just like the ice-cubes in our refrigerators and add 2-3 cinnamon lollies to a glass of water everyday. It’s best to consume cinnamon 25-20 minutes before meals.

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Pairing wine and cheese: French Paradox

October 14, 2020September 9, 2021 | Vandita

Seashore, clear sky, misty winds, wooden tables and a glass of wine! Indeed, a great combination. But, if you love pairing wine and cheese along with it, there is no other thing like that.

Pairing wine and cheese is a hundred-year old tradition. The roots of this pairing of wine and cheese goes deeper into Europe. Wine and cheese are key to any French diet. Despite consumption of moderately high amounts of both, French appears to be healthy and young. The answer to this is hidden in the type of cheese and wine they prefer.

Science behind pairing wine and cheese:

The basic and the foremost science behind pairing wine and cheese is simply the opponency in taste. One is astringent and the other is fatty. Scientifically, foods that are on the opposite ends of the food spectrum taste good together. Wine and cheese paring creates a decent match in the mind. Choosing a perfect type of cheese is an art when it comes to this.

Why it is good to pair wine and cheese?

Red wine is found to be the richest source of resveratrol through the skins, seeds, and stems of the grapes that are used. We can’t say this Is true for White wine. The reason is that the grape skins are not fermented during white wine production, whereas they are fermented for the red wine production.

Resveratrol is a multipurpose compound believed to be effective in improving health and preventing or treating chronic diseases. As per a study, surprisingly too! Resveratrol is better received by the body through wine and other natural grape products than supplements. It is also present in peanuts, soy beans, and pomegranates in high concentrations. And that makes me wonder about the traditional Chinese/ Japanese staple ingredient- tofu and peanut sauce along with fermented pickles.

The next loved food item on the French platter is cheese. French use cow’s milk to prepare their most admired collection of cheese- Gouda, Swiss, and Gruyere. There are traces of Vitamin K in cow’s milk. However, after fermentation, an advanced nutrient called K2 is produced by bacterias. It is believed that this nutrient is most important for our teeth and stronger bones. The longer cheese ferments, the more nutritious it becomes.

It isn’t any paradox, is it?

Fermented foods are popular because of the good bacterias it carries which support gut health with unique prebiotics (food for bacteria) and probiotics (bacterias). Also, wine and cheese pairing improves your cognitive health.