Healthy quote of the day #4

“Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.” 
– G.K. Chesterton

Did you just deliver? These Q&A will help you!

When should I feed my baby for the first time?

Every new mother will have this question - "When should we feed the baby for the first time?". Every mother is excited to know and hold her little one in her arms, to cuddle the little one.

The right answer is - Soon after the delivery, and in the delivery room itself!

Are you a nursing mom with less milk production? These foods can help you!

As we know that after pregnancy the milk production in nursing mothers is a natural process.
In some how new mothers facing lot more problems while feeding like improper milk
production.

The improper lactation is due to the certain illnesses, consumption of birth-
control pills, certain hormonal changes in the body, nutritional deficiencies, improper
latching position of the baby and infrequent breastfeeding due to cracked nipples.
Inadequate breast milk can put your baby at a high risk of malnutrition, a weak immune
system, poor memory and many other health problems.

This Simple Indian Dish is really a healthy food option!

You know what, not all Indian dishes are spicy! There are multiple dishes out there which are really good for your health, as well as very easy to digest. The most prominent one is Khichdi.

Khichdi is a simple dish made with rice, lentils and spices. It is a staple food loved by Indians.  Every Indian state has its own version of khichdi like oats khichidi, bajra khichdi and jawar khichdi.  

It’s a superfood for all age groups because it is easy to digest. 

Healthy Quote of the Day #3

Good health and good sense are two of life's greatest blessings.

- Publilius Syrus

Expecting your little one soon? These tips can help you to be prepared.

Your little bundle of Joy is just around the corner, and you may need to visit the hospital anytime for delivery. Is this the situation you are facing?
This situation comes in the life of every woman who has conceived. In order to tackle this situation well, you need to plan in advance.

We are listing some essentials which you can keep in your mind while preparing for the welcome.

1. Night gowns with front opening - this kind of gowns will help in feeding the new born
2. Comfortable slippers - when you are delivering, you might need to visit the washroom multiple times, so they should have good grip also.

Probiotic food - Taking care of your Guts!

Probiotics is considered as functional food and they enhance the micro-flora of our gut. We usually think that bacteria are something that causes diseases but in our body there will be plenty of bacteria some are good and some are bad. The good bacteria they help in our digestion and keep our body fit. So to maintain the functionality of good bacteria we want to eat probiotic foods.   

Healthy Quote of the Day! #2

It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.

- Mahatma Gandhi

Hypertension - Lifestyle changes that can help you to Beat It !

With gradual increase in age, blood pressure is known to increase. Nowadays, it is common to see people in their 20s or 30s with high BP issues, rather then coming into picture in the late 40s or 50s as was the case a few decades earlier. This shows that there has been a definite change in our lifestyles over a course of last 20-40 years, which is responsible for the increasing prevalence of hypertension in today's youth.

Are caffeinated drinks the right beverages for your health?

In today's lifestyle many people are affected by  several chronic and lifestyle related ailments like Diabetes, stroke, dementia, obesity, cancer,heart disease and thinning bones.
You may be surprised to know that all these chronic diseases are more often than not linked to the type of beverages that we drink or don't drink.

Organic Food - helping us in maintaining a healthy lifestyle

Organic food is the product of farming which avoids the use of pesticides, synthetic chemical, hormones, genetic engineering , irradiation etc. Organic food have healthier dietary patterns such as a higher consumption of whole fruits and vegetables, wholegrain etc as compared to meat and poultry products. These organic food gives you a healthy lifestyle.

Healthy Quote of the Day!

To enjoy good health,
to bring true happiness to one's family,
to bring peace to all,
one must first discipline and control one's own mind.

If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment,
and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.

- Buddha

Having a sound sleep - Turn off your brain before you go to bed

In today's fast life, our minds get tired more often than our body, due to constant buzzing of work, emails, social media and the pressure of staying connected always. Our minds are constantly sifting throughout the day - work related thoughts, stress, ever growing to-do lists etc.

So, more often than not, it is very difficult for people to turn off these thoughts before they go to bed, which leads to disturbed sleeping patterns, and tossing and turning over the night.

To ensure a proper and sound sleep which rests our brain, one has to keep out all of these thoughts from the mind. How???

How to live healthy - living a healthy lifestyle

According to recent studies by National Family Health Survey, obesity is increasingly becoming a severe malnutrition issue. The number of obese people are increasing day by day. Obesity in children below the age of 5 is becoming prevalent.

As per expert opinion, obesity is closely linked to multiple chronic health disorders. It is a significant contributor to Type 2 Diabetes (also known as diabetes mellitus) and accounts for more than 80 percent risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.

Fight Depression naturally - 15 foods to help you

Millions of people suffer from depression all over the world. In India, and specially in Urban areas, every one in five people suffer from depression. Unfortunately, there is no specific diet that can be given as a medicine to cure depression, but still there are many food items eating which can help.

These foods are good for your health, and help to keep depression away.

Home remedies for cold and cough in kids

Before my babies’ arrival, I was not at all interested in exploring home remedies to cure small health problems. When I became a mother, suddenly I realized that the allopathic medicine is not the overall solution and I remember my dadi’s and nani’s home remedies to cure small problems with kids like colic, cold n cough, loss of appetite, restlessness etc.

For babies below 3 months of age it’s better to consult the good pediatrician before trying any home remedy.

Diet tips for a healthy family

Eating together is a good habit, and all family members should be encouraged to eat together at least once a day.

The taste and eating preferences of all family members should be put into consideration when preparation of food, as diet play a very important role in promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Healthy Tip

Being Fit is the first prerequisite of being Healthy.

- Parineeti Chopra

Yummy eggs - Poached and Ready to Eat!

All over the world egg is eaten as a staple food. Egg is a storehouse of all the vital nutrients. It is rich source of protein – important building blocks of bones. The human body uses protein to build and repair the body tissues and also help in making enzyme, hormones and other body chemicals. There are various ways to cook egg. Poaching is one of them.

King of Fruits - Mango - Care and Cures

Mango is also known as the king of fruits. Apart from being incredibly tasty, it is also a rich source of many vitamins and minerals and it is recommended for treatment of many diseases. It is enriched with Vitamin A, B, C and other components like citric acid, calcium, phosphorous and potassium.

It is thus much more than just a fruit and it is often referred to as 'Magnifera Indica' by botanical experts.

Coconut Oil - A Natural Medicine and Super Food

Although coconut oil has been known since ancient times as a healthy ingredient of food (in tropical countries), it has gained worldwide importance due to the health benefits that it provides. Thus, this humble coconut oil which you and I use is now known as a Super Food as well!

Health benefits of Flaxseeds

Flaxseed emerges as a miraculous super food. Various researches have been done on flaxseed. They have various health benefits.

Postpartum Period of Mothers

Congratulations! After the birth of your baby, you have been promoted to parenthood!!

When a woman gives birth, it is a happy moment for all. In spite of the pain and discomfort which a woman has to endure, child-birth is a very long-awaited culmination of pregnancy, and also it is the start of a new life.

The period which is six weeks after birth of a child is called the Postpartum period.

Jamun and their health benefits

Jamun is a seasonal perishable fruit. It is also called black plum. It possess sufficient nutritional and bio active compounds. It is rich in antioxidants, phytochemicals and minerals. It shows various therapeutic effects also. Its seeds are popular among alternative medicines in various disease like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and gastro-intestinal disorders.

Breast feeding Essentials

What is good about Breast feeding ?

1. When you breast feed a baby, milk is served at the perfect temperature.
2. Babies being bread fed during their first year of life have lower risk of infections as well as

Flavonoids and their health benefits

Flavonoids are the coloured pigments commonly found in various fruits and vegetables.
Basically these are a group of polyphenolic compounds characterized by a benzo-y- pyrone
structure synthesised from phenylalanine.

Flavonoids are widely disributed in fruits.