Physical exercise is a good antidote to stress. It prevents lifestyle disorders and contributes to overall mental and physical well-being of children and adults. In particular some specific physical exercises relax the body and alleviate stress. I recommend a daily routine comprising light exercises before bedtime which relax muscles, repair tissues and induce sleep […]
Tofu aka chaap, is processed soybean curd, and far more nutritious than its look-alike — paneer. For vegetarians, it is a rich source of protein. Try out these simple tofu recipes! writes Ramiya Sakthivel
Health benefits: Tofu is rich in iron, calcium and protein, and low in calories. It prevents heart disease, lowers cholesterol levels, improves […]
If there is one food that should be part of your family’s daily diet, it’s beans. Rich in nutrients, fibre and protein, beans are flavourful and available year round. The beans family includes kidney, black, cranberry, lima and soy beans, rajma, chickpeas and many more. Each has its unique mix of nutrients. Therefore including a […]
There are several yogasanas which improve children’s bodily immunity, writes Smriti Sivakumar
Practising yoga enhances body strength and builds immunity of people in all age groups. Several yogasanas improve blood circulation and functioning of the nervous and lymphatic systems leading to greater immunity. Here are some yoga exercises to strengthen children’s immune systems (NB. guidance of […]
With the Covid-19 virus still lurking and respiratory infections on the rise this winter, parents should make it a priority to include immunity boosting foods into family diets, writes Ranjini Rao
Winter is about Christmas and New Year festivities. But also a time of year when children are susceptible to a spate of infections especially cold […]
This red root is a nutrients-filled vegetable rich in vitamins A, C and B9, and minerals such as manganese and potassium. It can be used multfariously to add flavour to popular foods. Try out these healthy, appetising beetroot recipes, writes Ramiya Saktivel
Beetroots boost functioning of the heart and lungs during exercise and sports. They are […]
There are several yoga exercises such as rhythmic breathing, pranayama, and kriyas which strengthen children’s immune system, writes Smriti Sivakumar
With the winter bringing with it cold, cough, flu and viral infections of all types, parents are anxious about children catching them. A good way to prepare children to repulse virus attacks is to build and […]
Chickpeas are rich in carbohydrates, protein and fats, ideal nutrients for growing children who need energy for school and sports. Try out these chickpea treats, writes Ramiya Saktivel
Health benefits. This legume is rich in folic acid, copper, selenium, potassium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium and thiamine which boost brain health. It also contains soluble fibre, that […]
Parents need to take special care to improve children’s stamina by providing a nutritious balanced diet, encouraging physical activity and carefully monitoring their BMI (body mass index), writes Kabir Mondal
With children’s daily schedules packed, if not overloaded, with school, after-school tuitions and sundry extra-curricular activities, they need plenty of energy and stamina. Parents need to […]
India is the third largest coconuts producer worldwide, and coconut flesh is generously used in Indian cuisine. On the occasion of World Coconut Day, celebrated on September 2 every year, we present recipes featuring this rich in minerals and vitamins superfood, writes Ramiya Saktivel
It recognises the nutritional value of edible vegetable parts such as peels, stems and roots that we often throw into the dustbin, and recommends their usage in every day cooking, writes Ramiya Sakthivel
The root-to-stem cooking movement is gaining momentum across the world. It recognises the nutritional value of edible vegetable parts such as peels, stems […]
The humble groundnut, aka peanut is omnipresent in every child’s snack box. But don’t limit your love for nuts to snacking on them. Try out these recipes which generously use protein-filled peanuts, adding flavour, texture and taste, writes Ramya Saktivel
Health benefits. Peanuts are rich in protein and aid muscle-building and overall growth. They also reduce […]
Many women tend to believe that after child birth they will lose weight naturally and get their pre-pregnancy body size and shape back automatically. Sadly, that’s a misconception. A woman’s body goes through several dramatic physical changes during nine months of pregnancy. For instance the uterus and its lining enlarge some 500 times the normal […]
Most parents tend to panic in health emergency situations involving children as they are seldom prepared to cope with them
For parents, a paediatric emergency is terrifying as it can be life-threatening. Most parents tend to panic in health emergency situations involving children as they are seldom prepared to cope with them. While maintaining calm is […]
A sedentary lifestyle aka sitting disease, causes health problems including obesity, diabetes, shoulder and back pain, and ocular disorders. Here’s a simple guide for your family to mitigate its pains and problems, writes Mini P.
The past two years of the pandemic during which adults and children have been working and learning from home has resulted […]
This ‘colourful’ diet provides children the vitamins and minerals required for healthy physical growth and cognitive development
Johanna Preeti Shamma
The common refrain of parents is that children are fussy eaters who especially detest vegetables. For them, some nutritionists recommend adopting a rainbow diet comprising colourful nutrients and phytonutrients-rich fruits and vegetables. This diet provides children the […]
Drumstick leaves aka moringa, which have been used in Indian cuisine for ages, is the new superfood. The moringa oleifera plant is often referred to as the ‘miracle tree’ because of its medicinal benefits. Moringa leaves are rich in iron, calcium, potassium, vitamin A and B vitamins. They help to nourish skin and hair, protect […]
With primary-secondary schools having reopened countrywide, children’s lives are again packed with full school days, music/dance and sports classes which result in hungry stomachs and frequent energy lows. Most parents dread the 4 p.m slump, when children’s energy levels plummet. The easy option is to reach for ready-made snacks, biscuits, chocolate bars or sugar-coated cereals, […]
Pull-up exercises build upper-body and arm strength. They also strengthen back and shoulder muscles. Most people don’t include pull-up exercises in their workout regimens because they believe they are “difficult” and require extraordinary arm strength and gripping power. Though this is true to some extent, my advice is to start small by doing simple […]
Mushrooms are rich in nutrients and widely used in soups, gravies, stir-fries, pastas and more. Here are three easy-to-make recipes of button mushrooms which children will love, writes Parvathy Menon
Mushroom with baby potatoes
Health benefits: Mushrooms have anti-inflammatory properties which help the body’s immune system fight diseases more efficiently. They are rich in antioxidants that reduce […]
Initially it will be difficult for children to forsake junk food and adopt new healthier diets but in the long term it will immensely benefit their overall health and fitness and prevent obesity and other metabolic disorders, writes Sneha Arora
With schools having reopened countrywide after the unprecedented 64-weeks pandemic lockdown of education institutions, children and […]
Schools across the country have reopened after the 64-weeks pandemic lockdown of education institutions and many parents are cautiously sending children back to school. Here are some tried and tested lunch box recipes, writes Sabrina Rajan
Mini idli fry with coconut chutney
Ingredients
• ½ kg Idli batter (homemade or readymade)
• 2 tsp ghee
Dr. Isai Mitra, ophthalmologist, I center, Chennai, answers some frequently asked questions about ways and means to protect children’s eyes, writes Anitha Bennett
Prolonged exposure to digital screens during the past 16 months of online schooling has adversely affected the ocular health of children of all age groups. An increasing number of children are complaining of […]
With children and adults obliged to be seated for long hours to attend online classes and office duties, these exercises prevent back pain – Vishwajeet Raut
Adults and children need good muscle flexibility to maintain overall fitness especially spine health. Seated forward bend exercises stretch and relax the body, releasing hamstrings and hip muscles. They also […]
As children resume in-person schooling, here are some easy-to-make healthy Indian breakfast recipes offering balanced blends of carbohydrates, protein and vitamins – Parvathy Menon
Vegetable poha (4 servings)
Ingredients
½ cup chopped carrots and beans
¼ cup peas
2 cups flattened rice
2 tsp oil
¼ tsp mustard seeds
¼ tsp cumin seeds
¼ tsp turmeric powder
1 chopped onion
2 finely chopped sprigs of […]
Bridge exercises are becoming popular in workout routines because they strengthen glute muscles, alleviate back pain and improve body posture and balance – Monojit Ghosh
Bridge exercises are becoming popular in workout routines because of their several benefits. They isolate and strengthen gluteus (butt) muscles — the gluteus maximus, medius and minimus — and hamstrings, alleviate back […]
School closures, social isolation and continuous use of digital devices have resulted in children suffering vitamin deficiencies; sleep deficit and depression/anxiety disorders, writes Mini P. & Arundhati Nath
The still raging Covid-19 global pandemic has hugely disrupted family, especially children’s, lives adversely affecting their physical and mental well-being. School closures, social isolation and continuous use of […]
Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage and skin and helps build and repair body tissue. Soya is an excellent vegetarian source of protein essential for children’s growth and development. Here are three easy-to-make soya-rich recipes for vegetarians and non-vegetarians, writesParvathy Menon
Here are recipes for four excellent snacks and desserts made from bananas — one of the world’s most popular fruits. The recipes are simple enough for children to rustle up, with little parental guidance, writes Parvathy Menon
BANANA MUFFINS
Ingredients
(4 servings)
1 ½ cups maida
1 cup sugar
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
3 medium ripe bananas
1 large egg, room […]
It’s very important for parents to prepare girl children with the knowledge and facts to cope with puberty, says Mini P
Aplethora of recent studies have found that in several countries including India, the age of menarche or the first menstrual period in girl children, has fallen to nine-ten years. Therefore it’s very important for parents […]
Trail mix is a snack, typically a combination of granola, dried fruits, nuts, and sometimes candy, originally developed as a snack to be packed for long hikes. But nowadays trail mix is recommended for all-day healthy snacking. Storing trail mix snacks at home is a great way to keep children and adults off junk food […]
Inversion exercises such as handstands and headstands greatly improve spine health and the lymphatic system by removing body toxins, writes Monojit Ghosh
Many physical fitness workout programmes including pilates, yoga, and gymnastics, incorporate inversion exercises such as headstands, handstands, mountain positions and rolls. The species homo sapiens is constantly on its feet. Inversion exercises help to turn […]
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