Cashews: 6 reasons to feed your child everyday

January 21, 2021June 21, 2023 | Vandita

Survey of 150 parents reflected on the top concerns they had for their kids. Some of the concerns, mentioned below, can be improved with the consumption of just a single nut- Cashew! Are cashew nuts good for health? What are the benefits of cashew nut? Consuming just 4-8 cashews for kids aged 3 to 15 years is enough to aid daily nutrition. Cashew nuts benefits for health include improved bones, eyesight, skin, hair, digestion and energy levels.

Cashews are increasingly becoming common as cooking medium in households. They are just perfect replacement to dairy-based cheese or milk. Worldwide, families are preferring plant-based cashew for their vegan diet. Not only is the nut nutritious, but it is also extremely creamy and slightly sweetish in flavour which works perfect for various desserts and gravy.

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benefits of cashew nuts:

Overall health:

Cashew is a great source of antioxidants that keep body healthy and disease free by neutralising free radicals and reducing inflammation. Study presents that roasted cashews appear to have an increased antioxidant level compared with raw cashews.

Bones:

Benefits of raw cashew nuts include stronger bones. Being high in Copper, Calcium, Manganese and Magnesium, this nut supports stronger bones. Deficiency of these minerals have shown to cause osteoporosis later in life.

Eyesight:

Due to excessive pollution and screen time, kids often suffer from eye infection and weak vision. Cashews contains a powerful antioxidant called Zea Xanthin which is absorbed by retina and helps in maintaining eye health.

Digestion:

Cashews are good source of fibre which aids in better digestion. Some research suggests that consuming whole, raw cashews benefits in weight loss too since only 70% fat of the nut is absorbed by the body and the rest is excreted with fibre. However excessive consumption may cause bloating.

High Energy:

Cashews are one of the most ideal source of quick energy for atheletes since they are high in protein. It is also a rich source of copper which is necessary to absorb iron in the body to keep energy levels high (haemoglobin high)

Hair and Skin:

Another benefits of cashew nuts are improved hair & skin. Copper in cashew helps in building skin and hair pigment which also gives the color and shine. It also supports production of collagen and elastin resulting in healthy skin.

Cashews should be consumed raw, not salted. This is primarily because cashew and salt together decrease the nutrition of the body. Cashew is a great source of calcium for bones. Salt has sodium. When calcium combines with sodium, it results in lack of absorption of calcium by the body which causes weaker bones and teeth. You can read more about this here.

There is some research on how the nutrition property changes when the nuts are consumed raw vs. roasted. For cashews, roasting the nut increases the lineolic acid (good for our brain, heart) significantly. Roast and enjoy!

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Health Benefits of Peanut: A source of over 30 Vitamins and Nutrients

January 7, 2021January 16, 2023 | Vandita

There are many health benefits of peanut for kids. Survey of 150 parents reflected on the top concerns they had for their kids. Some of the concerns, mentioned below, can be improved with the consumption of just a single nut- Peanut! Consuming 15-30 peanuts for kids aged 3 to 15 years is enough to aid daily nutrition.

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Benefits of peanuts for health:

Peanuts has various benefits. Here are some benefits of peanuts for health:

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Strengthening Muscles:

Peanut is high in Protein which is vital for growing kids. As we know, protein is key to building tissues required by every organ of the body, repair and maintain body cells, hormones and supply energy.

Stronger Bones:

Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorous and Protein together work on making the bones strong. Osteoporosis is a common bone disease that begins early in life and manifests in adulthood.

Improved Digestion:

Handful of peanuts can meet 15% of fibre and 25% of Vitamin B3 requirement for the day, both of which help in improving digestion.

Immunity:

Peanuts have saturated fat that stay inside the body cells to build a defence system and attack viruses and bacterias.

Eyesight:

Being a nut high in Vitamin E, they help to protect the eyes from degeneration and keep the eye cells young and active.

Brain Development:

Peanuts health benefits are that they carry essential fats and Vitamin B9 for the brain and also memory. In addition, Brain, that is just 2% of our body mass but consumes 25% energy of the body, needs fat to perform efficiently for life and maintain cognitive ability.

High Energy:

Another peanuts health benefits is that it contains high amount of Vitamin B2 and B3 which plays a vital role in maintaining the body’s energy supply.

Moreover, an interesting study on peanut revealed that between two groups of kids under age five, peanut allergy developed in 1.9% of children who ate peanut butter early in their lives, compared with 13.7% of those who didn’t eat peanuts at an early age. For example, one explanation for this difference is that the children who ate peanuts early developed what is called immune tolerance to them. Their young immune systems adapted to the proteins in peanuts so that they did not react to them.

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Food for vitamin B2 and How to Store your food right to get the Vitamin B2?

November 23, 2020August 18, 2021 | Vandita

Vitamin B2 is responsible to keep high levels of energy in the child by producing more red blood cells. It also supports healthy eyes and better digestion. so it is important to take food rich in vitamin B2.

Dairy products, Green leafy vegetables, Soy products, Mushroom, Almond and Whole-grains are some great sources of Vitamin B2 commonly found around us.

Food for vitamin B2

Food Items	% Daily Requirement for kids (~1mg)
Milk 1 glass	45%
Almonds 10	35%
Yogurt 1 cup	35%
Mushroom 4 pieces	35%
Spinach ½ cooked	25%

Just a combination of these food items can help meet 100% daily requirement of Vitamin B2

Also know as Riboflavin. You can develop riboflavin deficiency if you don’t get enough riboflavin in the foods you eat, or if you have certain diseases or hormone disorder. Riboflavin deficiency can cause skin disorders, sores at the corners of your mouth, swollen and cracked lips, hair loss, sore throat, liver disorders, and problems with your reproductive and nervous system.

Food items high in Vitamin B2 must be stored in a dark place, preferably in opaque containers.
Vitamin B2 depletes due to exposure to light…wonder why the milkman use to deliver milk in those huge opaque containers unlike glass bottles now.
Unlike other Vitamins, this Vitamin can be cooked at higher temperatures without much loss.
Being a water soluble Vitamin, it is best to not boil or soak food items high in this Vitamin as it may evaporate or drain out.
This Vitamin should be consumed everyday, since it cannot be stored in the body and any additional intake gets flushed from the body
Body needs Vitamin B2 to activate other vitamins (Vitamin B6, B9) and minerals (Iron), which are responsible for brain development and immunity. (more foods that boost immunity)

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How To Absorb Vitamin A From Foods?

November 19, 2020December 18, 2021 | Vandita

Vitamin A can be derived from animal source (retinol) or plant source (carotenoid). It stores mainly in the liver, which is why consuming fish liver oil has been in practice since ages. And ancients observed that consuming this animal source of Vitamin A (retinol) helped their retina. When a plant source of Vitamin A (carotenoid) is consumed, it is first converted into Retinol during digestion process before the body can use it.

How to enhance the absorption of vitamin A?

To enhance the absorption of Vitamin A, it is important to consume it with fat (oil). For example, Palak (Spinach) is a great source of Vitamin A (carotenold). However, cooking it lightly in some fat/oil helps for maximum absorption of this nutrient. When you gently heat the food, the carotenoid releases in the fat/oil, helping in better absorption of this Vitamin . Even when you are taking any of its supplement, you should take it with a fat containing meal. It is important that all sources of vitamin A are not overcooked, as overcooking can reduce the content of this vitamin. Study reveals that when any Vitamin-A food is cooked without oil, the absorption of Vitamin A is 60% lesser.

In other cultures too, salad leaves and carrots have always been consumed raw along with olive oil (Fat) dressing. This enables much better absorption of the this nutrient.

For the Vitamin A to travel to the required parts of the body, like Retina at the back of the eye, it has to partner with another mineral- Zinc. Zinc is absolutely necessary for transporting Vitamin A stored in liver to different parts of the body. Any deficiency in Zinc will hinder with this process and will impact Eyesight.

why is Vitamin A Important?

Vitamin A maintains the health of our body cells and is the first defense agent against infection. Respiratory issues and skin dryness are common signs of Vitamin A deficiency in children. Kids need a diet that is rich in this nutrient (carrot, dark green leafy vegetables, orange sweet potato) plus a little bit of fat to aid absorption. They are always at a higher chance of fighting an infection and hence end up using more of this nutrient . While its always good to consume a moderate amount of Vitamin A food source everyday, the upside of this Vitamin is that it is fat-soluble and hence stocked-up in the body for much longer.

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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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Healthy foods for child: Kids meal in a day

October 31, 2020August 27, 2021 | Divya shukla

Kids go through major physical and mental growth and eating healthy is utmost important at this stage of life. The daily meals of the kids should be planned in such a way that it includes all the required nutrients and healthy foods for child. Following is the list of some major nutrients that a child should take daily.

Nutrients for kids

Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are also known as energy giving foods. It provides glucose, which is converted to energy and further used in body functioning and physical activities.. Foods rich in carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet.

Protein: protein is the body’s building block and repair agent. It also helps them to build a strong immunity system. It’s also integral in forming enzymes and hormones in the body. (What are some easy sources of protein for kids?)

Iron: Iron is an important dietary mineral which is essential for the growth and development of kids- both physical and mental growth. Iron helps form hemoglobin that is found in the blood cells of the body . (foods to fight Iron deficiency)

Calcium: one of the most important minerals in our body is CALCIUM. Bones are 70% calcium and it is only calcium which gives bones their hardness for protection and support. Bones also serve as the calcium bank of the body.

Vitamin:Vitamins help the body grow and work the way it should. There are 13 essential Vitamins — Vitamins A, C, D, E, K, and Vitamin Bs. Some help in eyesight and energy production, while others support healthy nerves and cells and in fighting infection. (importance of different vitamins for kids)

Healthy fats: healthy fats are crucial to brain and eye development, and can help stabilize mood. Also help with healthy metabolism, blood clotting and letting the body absorb vitamins.

Fiber: Fiber is the non-digestible carbohydrate. It is responsible for keeping our digestion healthy and regular. Lack of fiber rich food in diet may cause constipation, which is a nutrient deficient disease. (Fiber rich foods for constipation)

healthy foods for child:

A child should take at least 3 meals and 2 to 3 snacks every day. Following are some foods that you must include in your kid’s daily meal for complete nutrition.

Vegetables: Almost all vegetables are a rich source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It improves kids’ gut health which promotes absorption of necessary nutrients for growth. Green leafy vegetables like spinach and kale helps in brain development of kids.

Fruits: Fruit provides vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and many phytonutrients (nutrients naturally present in plants), which helps kids’ bodies to stay healthy. Fruits being rich in antioxidants boost a child’s immunity and give sustainable energy.

Dairy products: Main dairy products like milk, cheese and yogurt are the main source of calcium for small kids. also contain potassium, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin B12, Vitamin D, riboflavin and other essential nutrients.

Nuts: Nuts and seeds are among the best foods with protein to meet the daily requirement of the body. They are packed with antioxidants, protein, calcium, fiber, potassium, healthy fats like omega 3 and 6. Considered super healthy for brain development in children, nuts also help keep their immune system strong.

Whole grain: rich in carbohydrates, protein, iron, fiber, iodine, magnesium, zinc, folate, riboflavin and vitamin E. All these nutrients help in overall growth and development of kids. Whole grains are a great way to start the day for a toddler or young child. They are nutrient- dense, energy rich foods which make them ideal food for busy school going children.

A Whole meal is one which covers daily nutrition of Vitamins and Minerals required for a child’s Muscle growth, Eyesight, Brain development, and Immunity.

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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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NUTRITION FOOD FOR KIDS

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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