Baby Solid Food Tips

The food you eat determines your physical, mental and emotional health. Many people do not realize this truth. They eat unhealthy food all the time and destroy their health. Unhealthy foods are precooked frozen foods, deep fried foods, hot-spicy, overcooked food, burnt food, chips, burgers, colas, refined grains that do not have fibre, foods that contain too much sugar, salt, artificial colour and preservatives.

Such foods have no nutritive value; they impair the digestive fire and inc...more

Given that detox diets won't rid the body of impurities or lead to real weight loss, are there any benefits of using them?

The only thing one can say positively is that:

A detox diet may encourage you to eat more nutritious foods. Some detox diets recommend nutrient-rich foods like:

lemons
green tea
fruit juices
colorful fruits and vegetables
All of these could, in part, increase your intake of certain nutrients. Some of which might help the body deal w...more

Food craving is absolutely normal during pregnancy. Junk food craving is a cause of concern, be it a pizza or a doughnut or any other junk food you can think of.
From the very onset of your pregnancy to delivery, you and your baby are undergoing constant changes. Major ones are:
Food cravings
Your weight
Blood pressure fluctuation
Blood sugar levels
Mood swings
The following are the Do's and Dont's to ensure that your food cravings are healthy and benefit you and youn...more

Stop using any tea/coffee completely. No out side hot/cold Beverages.
Do not use sour taste items (Tamarind, Lemons, Pickles, Tomatoes, Curds, oranges, citrus, Vinegar etc.) in your food.
Non-Vegetarian food even eggs are completely restricted.
No Chilies in any form (Red, green, Chili powder and raw) and spicy food.
No deep-fried and oily food best preffred is boiled food.
No Heavy pulses i.e. Black Grams (Urd), Kidney Grams (Rajmaha), Lobia Etc.
Drinking is strictely pr...more

Breast milk is a vital food for any child. But feeding a child is the most tiring job. Most of the new moms complain about the quantity of milk, discomfort during feeding and appetite of the child. There are certain nursing ideas which can make both child and mother happy.
How to feed the baby?

The right position of the baby. The baby should position the mother entirely; head, chest, genital, knees. Grip the baby so that the buttocks are in one hand and the head is in the bend of t...more

If you have been diagnosed with asthma, it is important for you to know about the most common triggers of asthma. Asthma is a medical condition, which is characterised by paroxysmal wheezing respiration dyspnoea. It causes breathing difficulties, tightened chest and coughing. By identifying and reducing your exposure to several asthma triggers, you will be able to manage or control your asthma symptoms and the frequency of your asthma attacks. Here are the most common triggers of asthma you shou...more

The moment you realize that you are going to be a mummy a lot of people start advising about healthy eating. What exactly is a healthy plan for pregnant women? It is very important for the mother to eat a balanced diet. Aiming to eat a healthy and balanced pregnancy diet that includes- one-third of most meals should be starch-based foods (such as cereals, potatoes, rice, and wheat pasta), with fruit and vegetables. Keeping it fibre rich, good sources are wholegrain breads as well as fruit and ve...more

Ayurveda believes food is as important as taking medicine. As per Ayurvedic traditional, good health starts with a proper diet and effective metabolism of food. Hence, a person must take care of what they should eat and what they should avoid. Following a Sattvic diet and lifestyle helps enhance digestion and keeps the body fit. Why is a healthy diet important, one may ask. According to Ayurveda, a proper diet balances all the three doshas and promotes sound health. There are a certain do s and ...more

The appearance of the milk teeth is one of the most awaited landmarks in a child's life. The first teeth to erupt are usually the lower front teeth during 6 to 8 months of life, and the last milk tooth to fall off is at 12 to 14 years of age. The playful nature of teeth, difficulty to make them maintain good oral hygiene, and the food habits put the children at increased risk of dental disease. Very often, because they are in place for a shorter duration, parents tend to ignore decay in the milk...more

Being a mother is the greatest gift to womankind. With the most amazing feeling of being a mother, comes big challenges and responsibilities. The first and foremost being, keeping the baby safe and healthy. Providing babies their best start begins with breastfeeding. Doctors around the world recommend exclusive breastfeeding to begin within the first hour of a baby s life and continue until six months.

A mother s milk has no substitute. It is packed with amazing nutritional benefits, th...more