Green moong soup – Beat acidity during pregnancy
I had a very bad case of acidity during pregnancy, in my first trimester. Before that (and even after delivery), I rarely faced acidity issues. So I wasn't aware of how to overcome it. My [...]
Child nutrition: Myths about healthy eating busted
There was a concerned mother who once moaned about her daughter’s lack of appetite at lunchtime. Apparently, the young child wouldn’t eat a bite of food no matter how much the mother pleaded. As [...]
Decoding the A2 milk hype – Superfood or Super con?
It’s suddenly everywhere you look. Open a magazine. Flip through the newspaper. Visit a nutrition blog or two. And even when you walk through the dairy aisle of your nearest supermarket. You’ll find two [...]
Sterilisation: How to clean baby feeding equipments and more
As every new mother will testify, newborn babies are terrifying. They’re tiny and delicate, so you want to do everything in your power to protect them. Especially, from that army of germs lurking around [...]
Deworming your child: How to prevent and protect from worms
Worms belong underground. Or at the end of a fishing rod. They certainly don't belong inside my little one's digestive tract. Imagine my horror when my son's preschool principal advised all parents to deworm their [...]
Date syrup: An easy, delicious and healthy recipe for your baby
Babies develop a sweet tooth before they develop their natural teeth. A taste of anything sugary, and they open their mouths for more like eager beavers. Most pediatricians advise not to offer sugar before the [...]
Why every mother needs yoga in her life
It was the end of the day. Well actually, it was only 5 pm, but I was ready to call it a day. My back was crookedly bent from clearing the never-ending clutter of toys [...]
5 Delicious & healthy Indian snacks your child will enjoy this monsoon
When dark clouds gather, the cool breeze is heavy with promise, and there’s the distinct smell of pitachur in the air, you know the monsoons have arrived. There’s something magical in the air, watching the [...]
Easy, effective exercises for a normal delivery
"It'll be just like passing a watermelon through a hole the size of a golf ball." These were the exact words I was told by a loving, well-meaning family member when I announced my [...]
5 Indian summer food recipes to keep kids cool this summer
When my kids, despite their healthy, adventurous appetites, run away when lunch is served, I know summer has officially arrived. It’s time to retire the ghee-rich parathas, the cream-based curries and buttered recipes. Kids are [...]