Dr. Manisha Juvekar

Some Useful Tips for Fussy Eaters Are as Follows:

1. A small meal with three snacks should be administered regularly.
2. The meal must have a good aroma, flavor, and be colorful.
3. Serve different varieties of food every time.
4. Introduce something new every week.
5. The food should be soft and chewable, and be according to your child's taste.

Some Lunchbox Ideas:

1. Idli with coconut chutney.
2. Paneer paratha with chutney or curd.
3. Rajma (kidney beans) with rice, carrot, cucumber salad.
4. Mung dal rice with chutney.
5. Dalia khichdi with plain curd.
6. Mung dal khichdi with curd.
7. Soybean biryani with raita.
8. Tomato rice with green chutney.
9. Lemon rice with raita.
10. Vegetable pulao.
11. Aloo paratha with green chutney.
12. Potato sandwich.
13. Methi paratha with tomato chutney.
14. Paneer pulao.
15. Vegetable fried rice with curd.
16. Veg biryani with raita.
17. Vegetable uttapam with green chutney.
18. Cabbage paratha with tomato chutney.
19. Egg fried rice.

High blood sugar occurs when the insulin in the body fails to metabolize the sugar from the food, which raises the amount of glucose in your blood. It is a metabolic disorder which can be managed effectively with the help of lifestyle modifications such as exercise and food. This article is going to focus on the foods that you can eat to lower your blood sugar levels.

Here are 9 foods that you can use to reduce blood sugar levels:

Cinnamon: Cinnamon is a herb which is very effective in getting your blood sugar down to manageable levels. You can simply sprinkle cinnamon on your food before eating it.

Fenugreek (methi): Fenugreek is a common spice which is used in almost all indian cuisines. It has a number of health benefits, one of which is reducing blood sugar levels. Soaking fenugreek in water and then drinking it the next day is a very effective remedy in combating sugar problems.

Garlic: Not just for sending away the vampires, it is also very effective in blood sugar control. Extracts of garlic have been shown to increase insulin in the body which is required to metabolize the sugar in the body.

Heart healthy fats: Heart healthy fat based foods such as nuts and seeds are good for increasing the good, cholesterol levels (hdl) in the body. Avocadoes contain nutrients which lower the risks of various diseases such as diabetes. In a nutshell, these fats make the cells of the body less resistant to insulin.

Blueberries: Blueberries contain anthocyanin (water soluble pigments) which is very good for your health. They also contain fiber in large amounts which make you feel fuller faster. This fruit has also been shown to improve insulin sensitivity in the body.

Vinegar: Vinegar is an age old remedy to control blood sugar levels; it contains acetic acid which causes a reduction in certain harmful enzymes in the stomach. Vinegar is also known to prevent blood sugar spikes when consumed with food.

Complex carbohydrates: Complex carbohydrates raise your blood sugar but not like its cousin, simple carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates cause an immediate spike in your blood sugar levels where as complex carbs provide a steady stream of energy. So drop that packet of refined flour and get that whole wheat variant.

Cherries: Cherries, especially tart cherries and dark sweet cherries, are full of anthrocyanins. Insulin resistance prevents insulin from working properly to control blood sugar in normal ranges. Eating a diet high in anthrocyanins can mean improved use of insulin and lower blood sugars.

Nuts: People who eat nuts regularly have lower rates of heart disease than people who don't eat them. Even among the healthiest eaters, the ones who also eat nuts boast the best health record. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult