The ABCs of Vitamins and Minerals
Do you know how to identify if your child has a deficiency in a vitamin or mineral? Do you know what are good sources of food for the specific vitamin and mineral. Read below to learn the ABCs of Vitamins and Minerals. Vitamins/Minerals What it does? Best Food Sources Signs of Deficiency Vitamin A Maintains healthy eyes, skin, is an antioxidant, protects against infections and cancer Mostly found in animal sources but some fruits and vegetables contain a compound that can be converted in Vitamin A by the body. Good sources of Vitamin A Carrots, Spinach, Cabbage, Pumpkin, Sweet ...
Kiwi Salsa
I love Kiwis! They are rich in vitamins, flavonoids and minerals. Kiwis contain more Vitamin C than oranges. As much potassium as bananas and a good amount of beta carotene. Its high fiber and low glycemic index helps control sugar so it’s perfect for diabetics. It is low calorie – one kiwi is about 60 calories. It is one of the cleaner fruits as they are low in pesticide index so you don’t have to buy organic. Kiwis are also very high on folic acid (must for pregnancy to prevent neural defects), vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium. So basically they are good for you and great for ...
How is your child’s immunity?
Does your child fall sick often? Is your child the first one to generally catch a cold? My daughter has been catching a cold every week for the last 3 weeks. I believe that she has been falling sick because she hasn’t been eating as well and her immune system is weak. Till the recent bouts of cold she has hardly ever fallen sick. No ear infections ever and perhaps 5 instance of cold/fever over the first 3 years of her life. I believe she has been healthy of what she eats when she is home in Los Angeles. She ...
Cantaloupe Banana Zoku (Frozen Pop)
Here’s a little bit of trivia – Cantaloupes are known as “Musk Melons” in Asia. I leant something new today that cantaloupe juice can help increase appetite. Cantaloupes have a healthy dose of fiber, are rich in potassium (helps prevents kidney stones) and vitamin c. This combination of cantaloupe and banana makes a very creamy and a delicious tasting Zoku or frozen pops. If you are new to this blog – Zoku is a machine that makes frozen pops in 5-7 minutes. These recipes can be used with any mold to make yummy refreshing frozen pops. I took equal parts of cut ...
Seasoned Peanuts
We are a peanut family. My father develops new varieties of peanuts for a living that are then given to countries, organizations and farmers to grow in their local markets. The one variety that I am really proud of is the one that has Vitamin A in it. Vitamin A is needed for preventing blindness due to malnutrition but you need fat to dissolve it. Hence Vitamin A infused peanuts solve this problem for children and adults in the developing countries. So proud of my dad! As such peanuts hold a very revered spot in our home and we always ...
Green Mung Bean Lentil Crepes
I love to travel. When I was kid I wanted to be a stewardess so I could see the world. I love to see how people live in other parts of the world; I love to see what people eat in other parts of the world. One of my favorite things to do when I travel is to check out the grocery stores to see the local favorite products. I always come back with ideas and recipes that become part of my repertoire. I am in India right now and each trip here I come home to Los Angeles with ...
Kid Friendly Recipes
Kiwi Salsa
I love Kiwis! They are rich in vitamins, flavonoids and minerals. Kiwis contain...
Cantaloupe Banana Zoku (Frozen Pop)
Here’s a little bit of trivia – Cantaloupes are known as “Musk Melons”...
Seasoned Peanuts
We are a peanut family. My father develops new varieties of peanuts for a living...
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Diet and Nutrition for Children
The ABCs of Vitamins and Minerals
Do you know how to identify if your child has a deficiency in a vitamin or mineral?...
How is your child’s immunity?
Does your child fall sick often? Is your child the first one to generally catch...
Think outside the fish for Omega 3s for Children
Wondering what new sources of Omega 3 to give to your children? I have done several...
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Tips/Tools
What to pack for lunch for your preschooler or early primary (Grades 1-3) child?
In 6 weeks, many children will be taking their first steps towards learning and spending more time away from home. Several kids are now in the transition classes to help them be ready for school in Fall. Here are some ways to pack a great lunch/snack for your preschooler to school. The thing to focus on is to have a balance. Have protein, carb, fruit,... [Read more of this review]
Fantastic Helpsheets to Help Parents with Kids Tummy Issues
Here’s a fantastic site that has a lot of material about baby care for parents to download. The materials cover common issues such as diarrhea, tummy problems, and constipation. Research by SMA Nutrition (the site creators) reveals that tummy troubles, wind, constipation, and diarrhea cause much stress for parents of young children. Their research... [Read more of this review]
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