Health & Nutrition

Healthy alternatives to junk food

Hemlata Rai Pandey

Hemlata Rai Pandey, founder of youtube channel ‘Hema Rasoi’, shares recipes of healthy, nutritious alternatives to junk food

Whole wheat mango pancake
(4 servings)

Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup milk powder
¼ cup milk
1 big mango pulp
Cut mango pieces for garnishing
½ tsp baking soda

Preparation guide

Mix whole wheat […]

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Heavy school bags & children’s health

Health experts have consistently raised red flags about the physical strain of heavy school bags on children, leading to back, neck, and posture-related problems

Dr. Tarun Singh

As the new academic year 2025-26 starts across the country, a familiar sight returns — schoolchildren bent under the weight of heavy backpacks, trudging their way to school. […]

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Preventing children’s sleep debt accumulation

– Dr. Tarun Singh is a Gurugram based paediatrician and consultant at Kalpavrish Healthcare, Delhi and Max Hospital, Gurugram

Dr. Tarun Singh

Late-night digital screen viewing, academic pressure, and irregular routines are robbing children of the rest they need, adversely affecting their health, well-being and learning outcomes

As parents, we ensure our children eat well, are […]

Summer coolers and snacks

Lisha Arvind, a Bengaluru-based food blogger (Nandoo’s Kitchen), shares three healthy and nutritious summer coolers and snacks recipes

Mango Lassi

(2 servings)

Ingredients

1 cup ripe mango pulp
1 cup plain yogurt (curd)
½ cup cold milk or water (adjust for desired consistency)
2-3 tbsp sugar
¼ tsp ground cardamom
Ice cubes (optional)
Chopped nuts (optional, for garnish)

Preparation guide

Blend mango pulp, yogurt, milk/water, sugar, and […]

Pediatric Allergies: Symptoms, treatment, & preventive strategies

– Dr. Neeraj Gupta is a pediatric allergy specialist and senior consultant at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi

Dr. Neeraj Gupta

Pediatric allergies adversely impact children’s quality of life, resulting in poor sleep, school performance, and overall well-being

Pediatric allergies, aka childhood allergies, have become a major health concern worldwide, particularly in India, where rising environmental […]

Healthy treats

Rohit K.P.

Rohit K.P, a popular food blogger, shares three healthy recipes for children this summer

VEGAN CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM

(4 servings)

Khaman dhokla is a popular Indian savory snack made with gram flour (besan)

Ingredients

• 5 ripe bananas (500 gm, any variant)
• 10 almonds
• 10 cashews
• 30 gm cocoa powder (roughly ¼ cup)
• […]

Nutritious snacks

Farida Sadikot

Farida Sadikot, founder of popular YouTube channel Recipes by Farida, shares three nutritious recipes for breakfast or snacktime

Red velvet khaman dhokla

(4 servings)

Khaman dhokla is a popular Indian savory snack made with gram flour (besan)

Ingredients

1 ½ cups besan flour, also known as gram flour; 1 tbsp sooji aka semolina
1 cup water; 2 tbsp […]

Protecting your child’s mental health

DR. TARUN SINGH

– Dr Tarun Singh is a paediatrician and newborn specialist at Max Hospital, Gurugram and Kalpavriksh Healthcare, Delhi

Generation Alpha faces challenges that previous generations never imagined. Rapid social changes, academic pressure, ubiquitous Internet and social media, and exposure to global crises such as pandemics and climate change have shot up their […]

Healthy desi snacks

Priya Gupta

Faridabad-based Priya Gupta, founder of popular YouTube channel ‘Recipes tried and true’, shares three ‘desi’ snack recipes with healthy, nutritious ingredients.

Banana daliya cookies
(3 servings)

Ingredients

1 ripe and mashed banana
¾ cup roasted and ground daliya (you could also use oats)
1 tsp chocolate flavoured health drink and chocolate mix
1 tsp vanilla […]

Four Ways To Action-Packed Days

SNEHA ARORA

The demands of family, work and social obligations leave most mothers drained and depleted… Bangalore- based fitness expert Sneha Arora suggests four easy ways to boost energy levels, even on busiest of days.

GET A GOOD START

Start your day by detoxifying. Drink a glass of lime juice mixed with honey. It […]

Cultivating healthy screen viewing habits

Dr. Tejasvi Sheshadri

Parents need to focus on developing healthy digital screen viewing habits to safeguard children’s physical and emotional well-being

In the digital age, screen viewing is unavoidable. With technology and electronic screens playing a significant role in education, entertainment and social interaction, it’s impractical to ban screens from children’s lives. Instead, parents […]

Constipation in children: Symptoms & treatment

DR. TARUN SINGH

– Dr. Tarun Singh, child nutrition specialist and developmental pediatrician at Kalpavrisksh Healthcare, Delhi

Constipation, traditionally associated with adults, is increasingly affecting children. And contrary to popular belief, childhood constipation is more than just a transitory phase; it’s a serious issue requiring immediate diagnosis and treatment.

Constipation in children is characterised by infrequent/ […]

Healthy summer refreshers

Faridabad-based Priya Gupta, founder of the popular YouTube channel ‘Recipes Tried and True’, shares nutrient-rich snack and refreshing drink recipes for the summer

Wood apple juice/ Bel ka Sharbat
(1 serving)

INGREDIENTS
• 1 wood apple (medium-sized)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• Black salt to taste
• Lemon juice to taste

PREPARATION GUIDE
• Hit the […]

Nutritious vegetarian treats

Madhulika Vatsal

Madhulika Vatsal, a Mumbai-based chef and founder of the popular Facebook page ‘Food Connection’, shares three nutritious vegetarian recipes which children will love

Palak paneer puri
(4 servings)

Ingredients
• 250 gm whole wheat flour
• 1 tbsp rava / semolina
• 150 gm grated paneer (cottage cheese)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ […]

Nutri-rich healthy cakes

Nithya Sunil

Nithya Sunil, CEO of Smart Cookie Foods, a Bangalore-based baking company on a mission to reinvent healthy snacking using whole food, plant-based ingredients, shares three recipes that use unprocessed healthy ingredients to bake delectable cakes

Guilt-free brownie
(4 servings)

Ingredients

30 gm ground flaxseed
50 ml water
130 gm plant-based sugar (truvia/ trucrose)
150 gm dark chocolate
80 gm […]

Why your child’s brain needs DHA

DR. TARUN SINGH

A vital nutrient required for children’s optimal brain development is DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), an omega 3 polyunsaturated/ fatty acid

Children grow at rapid pace not just physically but also mentally. But while parents tend to provide adequate and nutritious diets for children’s physical development, they often ignore inclusion of nutrients for their […]

Embrace cyclic living



Yamini Naik

The ancient Indian science of Ayurveda says that human lifestyles should be in tune with the climatic seasons to ensure physical and mental well-being. Its philosophy of ‘cyclic […]

Nutritious vegetarian treats

Madhulika Vatsal

Madhulika Vatsal, a Mumbai-based chef and founder of the popular Facebook page ‘Food Connection’, shares three nutritious vegetarian recipes which children will love

Palak paneer puri
(4 servings)

Ingredients
• 250 gm whole wheat flour
• 1 tbsp rava / semolina
• 150 gm grated paneer (cottage cheese)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ […]

Nutritious vegetarian diet for children



Cynthia John

It’s up to parents to plan their children’s diets carefully to ensure every meal is balanced with vegetarian fare rich in nutrients required for orderly physical growth and […]

Preventing mosquito-borne ailments

Cases of mosquito-borne ailments spike during the summer months of March-July when mosquitoes are most active. There are an estimated 3,700 types of mosquitoes that carry pathogens and parasites transmitting physical diseases. According to the World Health Organization, mosquito-borne diseases comprise 17 percent of all infectious illnesses and cause 1 million deaths every year. Some […]

Nutritious treats

Lisha Arvind

Here are three recipes featuring foods high in nutritious content to boost children’s immunity

Chickpea salad
(3 servings)

Ingredients
• 2 cups cooked and drained chickpeas (kabuli chana)
• 1 thinly sliced small onion
• 1 diced tomato
• 1 small diced cucumber
• 1-2 finely chopped green chillies
• 2 tbsp finely […]

Preventing mosquito-borne ailments

Cases of mosquito-borne ailments spike during the summer months of March-July when mosquitoes are most active. There are an estimated 3,700 types of mosquitoes that carry pathogens and parasites transmitting physical diseases. According to the World Health Organization, mosquito-borne diseases comprise 17 percent of all infectious illnesses and cause 1 million deaths every year. Some […]

Innovative vegetarian snacks

Priya Gupta

From moong dal to quinoa, vegetarian fare can be made interesting through variation and presentation. Priya Gupta, a Faridabad-based home chef who runs a popular youtube channel ‘Recipes tried and true’, shares three innovative vegetarian snacks your children will love.

Moonglet Pizza
(2 servings)

This is a Delhi street-style pizza in which […]

Superfood recipes

Try these simple, flavourful recipes made with easily available superfoods such as broccoli, raw mango and bottle gourd : Madhulika Vatsal

Raw mango chutney
(4 servings)

Ingredients
• 1 medium sized raw mango
• 2 medium sized onions
• 2 green chillies
• ½ cup fresh coriander
• ½ cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 tbsp […]

Early signs of children’s hearing loss

Identification and diagnosis of auditory problems in children is critical for ensuring timely intervention, treatment and therapy. The early years of a child’s life are important for acquisition of language and communication skills, and any hearing loss should be addressed promptly to minimise development delay.

A primary indicator of potential hearing loss in infants is the […]

Make mealtimes matter

Mealtimes provide an excellent opportunity for parents to teach children good eating habits such as mindful eating, chewing food well, choosing right mix of healthy foods, and dining etiquette.

Latter-day fast-paced lifestyles constrain parents from paying sufficient attention to family mealtimes. This needs to change because mealtimes provide an excellent opportunity for parents to teach children […]

Healthy snacking with chaats

Described as the king of Indian street food, chaats are all-time favourite snacks. Here are three chaat recipes you can rustle up at home!: writes Khushboo Nehaal Jashnani

Pav bhaji
(4 servings)

Ingredients
• 8-10 pieces pav bread
• 2 potatoes
• 3 tomatoes
• ½ capsicum
• ½ cup peas
• 1 large onion
• […]

Protecting children from air pollution

Kiran Balimane

Come winter, pollution levels in India’s major cities break the nephelometers. On November 8, Delhi recorded Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 999 against the ideal of 50. Mumbai also recorded high air pollution last month with the commercial capital classified in the ‘poor’ category.

Dr. Ganesh Pratap

Though all citizens suffer because of high […]

Christmas Treats

Christmas is a time for celebrations and sweet indulgences. Get your children to help you rustle up these Christmas treats!: writes Khushboo Nehaal Jashnani

Christmas cake
(5 servings)

Ingredients
• 2 tsp black raisins
• 1 tsp green raisins
• 2 tsp orange peel
• 2 tsp cranberries
• ½ cup apple juice
• 2 tsp […]

Steam inhalation treatment for children

Though steam inhalation can be safely used by adults, this treatment should be administered cautiously for children. Steam inhalation is a common home remedy to alleviate colds. It eases congestion by moistening dry mucus membranes and soothes respiratory discomfort caused by colds, sinusitis, or allergies.

However, though steam inhalation can be safely used by adults, this […]

Delectable green treats

The common refrain of parents is that children are fussy eaters who dislike greens and vegetables. Here are three delectable recipes to get children to eat healthy greens: writes Khushboo Nehaal Jashnani

Green parathas
(4 servings)

Ingredients
• ¼ cup drumstick leaves
• 2 sprigs methi leaves
• 2 medium sized potatoes
• ½ tsp chilli […]

Best essential oils for children

Ritu Jain

Essential oils sourced from plants offer numerous health and therapeutic benefits. Of late they have become very popular with parents as a go-to natural remedy for common childhood ailments. Here are best essential oils for children and their therapeutic benefits.

Eucalyptus oil. Eucalyptus oil alleviates respiratory illness. During a bout of cold and flu, parents […]

Fruity treats

Fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They can be eaten raw as well as added to food recipes. Try out these child-friendly fruity treats: writes Khushboo Nehaal Jashnani

Summer fruit pudding
(4 servings)

Ingredients
• 5 bread slices (dry bread is good)
• 1 tbsp cooked rice
• 3 prunes
• 8 strawberries
• […]

Superfood makhana benefits

Makhana, aka fox nuts, phool makhana or lotus seeds, is a traditional Indian food used in preparing curries and kheer. Lately, it has become hugely popular as a snack, in roasted form. And Bihar is currently the largest producer of makhana worldwide. Its cultivation requires a laborious process with training transferred through several generations of […]

Fruity treats

Home-made desserts packed with the goodness of fruits are a healthy and nutritious option for children. Try these super-nutritious desserts this monsoon: writes Khushboo Nehaal Jashnani

Mango Sago
(3 servings)

Ingredients
• 3 large mangoes
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup cream
• ½ cup sago
• 5 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla essence

Preparation […]

3 healthy ‘superseeds’

From sunflower, hemp, flax, chia to pumpkin seeds, once discarded seeds are being touted as the next superfood offering numerous health benefits, Writes: Mini P.

There’s a new superfood in the health and well-being universe — seeds. From sunflower, hemp, flax, chia to pumpkin seeds, once discarded seeds are being touted as the next superfood offering […]

Black Urad Dal RECIPES

Black urad dal (black gram) is rich in protein, iron, folic acid and fibre, which aids digestion. More important, it’s a good source of calcium, which helps children develop healthy teeth and bones. Try out these easy-to-cook black gram recipes: writes Khushboo Nehaal Jashnani

BLACK URAD DAL RICE PORRIDGE

Ingredients
• 4 tbsp black urad dal

Keeping fit with trampolines

A highly recommended physical activity which provides both enjoyment and fitness is rebounding i.e, bouncing on a trampoline, Writes: Khushboo Nehaal Jashnani

The World Health Organisation (WHO) advises children aged 5-17 years to engage in at least 60 minutes of moderate to intense physical activity every day. While some children actively participate in games and sports, […]

8 exercises to release muscle tension

During the course of a day, the body experiences stress and strain performing routine activities. Muscles experience strain and shoulders, back and hips could become stiff. Being seated or standing for long time durations or sleeping in the wrong position could also cause stiffness, pain and fatigue. It’s necessary to release muscle tightness, to relax […]

School Lunchbox RECIPES

With the new academic year set to begin in June-July, we present four healthy and nutritious school lunch box meals you can rustle up quickly: writes Khushboo Nehaal Jashnani

PROTEIN RICH PANEER TIKKI

Ingredients
• 1 cup crumbled or grated paneer
• ½ cup grated carrot
• ½ capsicum
• ¼ cup onion
• ½ tsp […]

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