Easy proven way to get your kids to get Brussels Sprouts

Like most people when I hear Brussels sprouts, I cringe!  So I wasn’t sure how I would get Simone to try them.  I didn’t want to broil it or cook it as overcooking can cause Brussels Sprouts to release a sulfurous odor, the main reason why most people dislike Brussels Sprouts.  So I came up [...]

Pistachios are great for fighting diabetes

When I had gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), one tip my doctor gave me was to eat more nuts (more fat) to keep my sugar levels in check. When my allocation of fat was 1 serving per meal, I would eat 2 or 2.5 servings of fats (nuts in this case).  Eating these nuts let [...]

Recipe: Mini lamb burgers with Kale

My new favorite leafy vegetable is Kale!  I didn’t grow up eating it or even knowing what it was (don’t ever remember  seeing it in India or Africa) but now I am smitten and am always finding ways to incorporate it in our family and Simone’s diet.  Kale has become the super power food given [...]

What are Magnesium rich foods?

In a previous post, I wrote that Magnesium is one of the top essential nutrients for healthy children.  Since Magnesium is not listed on food labels it is hard to assess how much Magnesium you are eating. Below is a list of foods containing magnesium Foods High in Magnesium Serving Size Magnesium (mg) Beans, black [...]

I miss my gestational diabetes diet

It’s been almost 3 weeks since I gave birth to my son and I am actually missing my gestational diabetes diet that I followed for almost 7 months during my pregnancy.  7 month?  Really?  Yes, 7 months.  Most pregnant women do the glucose tolerance test in the 24-28 weeks of pregnancy, but in my case, [...]

Recipe: Pita Salmon Pockets

Life sure is busy with a 2.5 year old and a newborn!  I have a 10 day old at home now so cooking meals for my daughter has taken on a whole new level of speed and efficiency. Here’s a quick lunch I whipped together for her yesterday when she said she wanted to eat [...]

Pregnant and don’t know what to eat during the holidays?

I know I occasionally get confused on what I can eat when there’s a huge spread around. With the holiday season starting off and the incredible spreads every where you will go, its good to know what food items to avoid so you don’t land up sick.  Check out this article on Babycenter.com that recommends [...]

Hopped up on Insulin

In my final stretch of my second pregnancy,  managing gestational diabetes is getting harder and harder.  As a result I am on insulin now.  I take 2 shots a day to give me full coverage.  The interesting thing is as I have more insulin in me, the hungrier I get, as my body is that [...]

Is Fruit Juice the new Soda?

Like many people, I thought juice was healthy and full of vitamins so I drank a glass several times a week in the morning . This was great till I got diagnosed with gestational diabetes in my first pregnancy and learnt so much about nutrition in the process.  One of the first things I had [...]

10 Organic Food Items worth the Splurge

I read this article in RealSimple.com today and I thought I would share it with you.  I absolutely love this magazine, and have been a subscriber ever since its innagural issue I picked up at a grocery store  back in 2000.  I really like how they simplify and keep things simple and as a result [...]

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