A small nudge towards a healthier happier life
Some Healthy Diet Tips Post Delivery As newborn infant’s food intake is completely depend upon the diet of his/her mother (esp. if infant is completely depend on mother’s feed). She should make sure to have well balanced diet for her recovery & for the new born as well, in the right amount/proportion. If a new-mom’s …
Postpartum Depression and the Important Nutrients Common Postpartum Depression Symptoms: The postpartum symptoms will depend on the type of delivery one had (easy or difficult, vaginal or cesarean) and other individual factors, such as the shape one was in during pregnancy and whether it is the first baby or otherwise. The most common symptoms that …
Postpartum Depression and the Important Nutrients A postpartum period begins immediately after the birth of a child as the mother’s body, including hormone levels and uterus size, returns to a non-pregnant state. The terms puerperium or puerperal period, or immediate postpartum period are commonly used to refer to the first 6 weeks following childbirth- Wikipedia. …
Highlights A perfect tempting & nutrient rich recipe for growing kids, pregnant women & yes of course for those having gluten intolerance. This Vietnamese dessert Tapioca and Mung Bean Cake (Banh Xu Xe / Banh Phu The) is visually fascinating with its translucent brightness. There are various version of mung bean cakes, one named as …
Highlights Pregnant women need to be careful about what they eat. They are also required to choose nutritious foods for a healthy pregnancy and to ensure optimal growth of the fetus. Fruits and vegetables should be on the top of every pregnant woman’s list of foods to eat. Vegetables and fruits not only contain vitamins …
Highlights: Bad mouth odor is a nightmare & & a complete turn off for all. Digestion is a process of breaking down food particles into individual nutrients so that they can be absorbed into the blood. However, sometimes if digestion process goes wrong at any stage, it results in many side effects. In many cases, …
Feeling thirsty itself means your body is already dehydrated, so one should always respond to the feeling of thirst. Plain water is a good choice, but all non-alcoholic and non-caffeinated drinks can count towards your fluid intake, including milk, fruit juice, smoothies and hot drinks. As a mother-to-be, it is essential to be make sure …
Highlights: What makes celebration, a more joyful & memorable every year. Yes, off course a festival is incomplete without special food, that brought families together with the same authentic flavour of their mother’s recipes & the reason to celebrate a festival together. So, Christmas without authentic plum cake is like sky without stars. Here is …
Vitamin B6, also called pyridoxine, is a water soluble vitamin and is very essential for the proper functioning of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the body (from breakdown to utilization of these macronutrients). It is also required for the proper growth and development of the brain, nerves, skin, and many other parts of the body. …
Highlights: A healthy replacement for the unhealthy processed cheese and butter. Avocado is popular among nutritionists and in metro cities. Making recipes using avocado is the simplest & the easiest way to prepare in no time. Avocado is also known as “Butter Fruit” because of its texture, it’s a healthiest way of replacing butter. Its …
Highlights: Let’s celebrate this year Diwali, keeping health as a priority by choosing right food, so that your palate can enjoy the taste & your body can rejuvenate with right choice of nutrients. It is a melt-in-your mouth halwa, beautiful color & texture of halwa makes u fall in love with it. For kids, you …
Highlights: Every bite of this version of rajma chawal is a delicious surprise. You can make lunch/dinner more fun by setting out all of the toppings so that everyone can build their own burrito bowls with their choices. This is the best way to serve standard/boring meal into more healthy & nutritious way. The spices …
Hummus can be a dip or spread, but is more often a meal. Hummus is fluffy, creamy, and silky smooth paste of Chickpea combination with white sesame seeds paste (Tahini) which makes it more nutritionally dense. A good source of plant based protein. Chickpea is also known as Garbanzo beans . These not only provide …
Highlights: Hareera is super tasty & nourishing food, increase the stamina and gives strength to the women post delivery. So, It is the best thing to be given to a new mother, in the evening and morning for at-least, a week post delivery. The postpartum period or lactating period begins soon after the baby is …
Highlights: Kharvas is milk based and is prepared by using the colostrum milk that a cow produces for the first few days after it delivers a calf. But this recipe is without colostrum due to its unavailability. It tastes very similar to colostrum and also contains very close nutrients similar to colostrum, as cow milk …
Highlights: It’s an easy, handy, anytime bar to satisfy your unwanted hunger, and contains less calories compared to other healthy bars as it does not contain white sugar. Being a Nutritionist I always calculate my daily calorie requirement and look for options in order to satisfy my sweet tooth so, here I discovered this recipe …
Highlights: Can you resist them NO, “No one can eat just one’’ especially the kids. Super easy, super tasty, simple air fried/deep fried tea time snack and party snack, prepared with boiled potatoes, sweet corn, green peas and other dry spices. These cutlets are crispy from outside and soft and spicy within its inner layer. …
Highlights Dora cakes or dorayaki pancakes are inspired from the cartoon series Doraemon. Kids are crazy for this cartoon character. Like other kids my daughter is also a huge fan of this cartoon & always ask for dora cake, she loves everything about her favorite doremon. So I tried making this recipe with some healthy …
Highlights: Dalma is a complete main course dish for vegetarians. It is a traditional dish and a delicacy of Orissa. It is easy to prepare and at the same time consists of healthy ingredients toor (arhar) /Chana/ Moong Dal and an assortment of vegetables typically raw banana, eggplant, green papaya and pumpkins, simmered in a …
Soy food are considered to be good source of high quality protein and essential fatty acids. Certain evidence shows that they reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, breast and prostate cancer. Soy foods are an excellent source of protein for vegetarian people, who do not eat eggs or not able to buy supplements to …
Highlights: Soya is a best plant based protein food. Soya chunk kebab is nutritious and tasty recipe which would be perfect vegetarian starter or you can serve in breakfast too. Instead of using all purpose flour or breadcrumbs i replaced it with chana sattu to make it more nutritious and flavorful. Good for kids, pregnant …
Highlights One sip of this smoothie and you can’t resist to wait to finish the whole drink. It’s cool, refreshing and packed with flavor and nutrients! Coconut milk give it a creamy texture and richer flavor. This smoothie will definitely going to hit your kitchen and give you full satisfaction of morning & evening hunger …
Highlights A pocket-sized nutrient-rich bars that will help to silence your hunger pangs anytime of the day – during workouts, as midday snack or on-the-go meal replacement or simply when you are “hungry”. It is a power packed wonder, made with nutty oatmeal base, honey, raw cane sugar, seeds and other desirable ingredients, relish the …
Energy bars are a portable and fast option when it comes to taking food in situations in which you cannot afford to give much time towards your nutritional needs. through the natural energy of nuts, honey and dried fruits, these tasty bars ensure you’ll power through your workout. These bars are full of healthy and …
Highlights As many are celebrating Ramazan this month, this drink is a good to start with or to break after long hour of fasting. One can also start their normal routine day with this healthy drink or have it after workout or can be replaced with afternoon or evening snacks. Good for growing kids, adolescent …
Highlights: Grape juice is sweet, tangy and refreshing summer drink, that can be served with breakfast and snacks too. So easy to make and have them anytime during the day. Even kids would love them. Special Tips: Helps runners from staying away from fatigue and remain active. Grape juice supplements the iron content in the …
Regular consumption of Grapes in combination of lemon & black salt can help in preventing osteoporosis Studies suggest that diet rich in fruits, vegetables and other polyphenols including Grapes can decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases and osteoporosis. According to some studies, as reviewed by Kaur et al. , cancer chemoprevention is a promising strategy …
Highlights: A Perfect drink for heavy workout freak people, athletic kids & sports persons, to boost up & regain back the energy level after or before. Jackfruit is sweet tasting fruit, with custard-like texture. The flavor is sweet, and tasting like a blend of banana, pineapple and mango. Good for kids, during exams helps in …
Highlights: Ragi is a whole grain that is gluten-free and a staple in South India. Ragi Kanji is a healthy and delicious Indian drink made with super grain “Ragi”. It is perfect for breakfast or for sipping throughout the day for those looking for weight loss, Diabetic patients, for kids & toddlers. This recipe is …
Highlights: This creamy mango chia smoothie with coconut milk makes a healthy, nutritious & refreshing drink, packed with healthy goodness and tastes amazing for athletes both for kids & adults. Simple, easy and effortless recipe makes a healthy mango smoothie using just 4 ingredients. It’s a perfect drink after heavy sports practice. One can have …
Highlights The efficacy of milk in our daily diet is well defined, it is a source of micronutrients that are extremely vital for the development and growth of our body. This super tasty milk enriched with major healthy nutrients completes your morning breakfast or evening hunger. I ensure you that you will surely wait to …
Highlights: Mocha is the Bengali name of “banana blossom”. Yummy Banana flower cutlet is good for evening snacks lunch box or picnic snack, otherwise as you wish, for tea time or any time for children as well as for adult. Vazhakoombu Cutlet is a quick, spicy, tempting and delicious evening snack that can be prepared very …
Highlights: Gujiya, a deliciously finger licking recipe to treat your family and friends. It’s a north indian delicacy. No holi celebration is complete without this tasty, crispy, mouthwatering Gujiya . It’s a flavorful sweet prepared in every state with different names ( Karanji, Karjikai, Kajjikayalu ) prepared on different occasions. Using olive oil and khandsari/khand …
Highlights : One pot preparations not only provides all essential nutrients in one meal but also saves time and energy in today’s fast moving life. Good for weight watchers, healthy heart and even diabetics. Special Tips : ● Perfect for lunch or dinner. ● Low in calories, high in protein, perfect for weight watchers, can …
Highlights : A weight loss friendly snack. Perfect for children’s tiffin, picnics, afternoon and evening snacks. Good for weight watchers, kids, pregnant lactating mothers, due to its satiety value. You will definitely fall in love with its nutty taste. Good for the heart and the gut Special tips: It goes well with tea, coffee, milk …
Highlights : It’s healthy, satisfying, and insanely crunchy! Perfect for lunch box, picnics. A perfect meal for weight loss. It also keeps well in the fridge for several days. You can make a batch and divide it into plastic containers for an easy lunch at least for 3-4 days. Good to reduce weigh, healthy for …
Highlights : A perfect side dish or as a post dinner dessert. A sweet, refreshing raita , made with fresh pineapple. Add pomegranate to make it more attractive and colorful. So refresh yourself with cool, sweet, salty and tangy pine apple raita. Good for weight watchers and all those who want to have a low …
Highlights: Strawberries, creamy yogurt and a touch of honey and orange juice whipped up into tasty smoothie. Sweet, tangy, healthy, low-calorie good to replace with breakfast or lunch for weight watchers this season. Even diabetics can have it by avoiding honey. Special Tips: High Protein, low calorie, omega 3 fat rich this smoothie without any …
Highlights : A low calorie super easy and very nutritious, delicious and satisfying smoothie best for your breakfast, lunch for weight watchers and a perfect prenatal food supplement. . This super tasty smoothie can keep you fresh and lively for hours. Special Tips : This smoothie is more of a meal than a snack, as …
Highlights Tikkis are made with various variations and are one of the most preferred high tea snacks. Corn and Capsicum Tikkis are easy-to-make tikkis and must with your tea specially during the ongoing monsoon season. The tikki recipe is made with corns, green capsicum, rice flour, green chillies (optional), green coriander . Serve hot with …
Payal holds a Master’s Degree in Foods and Nutrition from the famous Banasthali University, Rajasthan. She worked as a Assistant. Lecturer in Meerut University and then as Dietician in various Hospitals. She is a Diet Counselor and Consultant Nutritionist for various online portals. Her main area of interest area is researching with new ingredients and …