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 […]
Turmeric — a vital input in Indian cuisine – has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties which boost the body’s immunity. It is also an antidote for arthritis, depression and cancer. Here are four recipes to harness the healing power of turmeric, writes Parvathy Menon
This summer, try out these fresh and cool salad recipes made of healthy, immunity-boosting fruits and vegetables.
Parvathy Menon
AVOCADO AND STRAWBERRY SALAD (4 servings)
INGREDIENTS
1 bunch of fresh spinach
1 box of strawberries
2 large avocados, sliced into cubes
⅓ cup of raw walnuts or slivered almonds
⅓ cup of crumbled feta cheese For the dressing
½ cup of good […]
-Monojit Ghosh Physical exercise builds inherent immunity in a number of ways
As the country is in the grip of a deadly second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, millions of Indians are realising that high body immunity is one of the most effective ways to fight the Coronavirus. Medical experts are unanimous that high immunity levels enable […]
1 cup oil
1.5 kg mutton
1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
1 tsp finely chopped fresh garlic
3 medium sized onions (finely sliced)
2 cinnamon sticks
½ tsp cloves
½ tsp black peppercorns
2 black cardamoms
14 green cardamoms, split
4 bay leaves
2 tbsp kewra water
2 to 3 tbsp almonds
Salt to taste
2 tsp red chilly powder
1 ½ tsp coriander […]
1 ¼ boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp coriander powder
½ tsp chilly powder
2 tsp garam masala
½ tsp salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
For the korma
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
¾ cup water, divided into ¼ cup and ½ cup
2 onions, peeled and cut into […]
A traditional Indian delicacy, korma is a dish of meat or vegetables braised with curd, cream, coconut milk, water or stock, and mellowed in spices such as coriander and cumin to produce a thick sauce or gravy. Korma is usually served with naan/roti or rice. Try out these immunity-boosting healthy korma recipes – Parvathy Menon
– Monojit Ghosh is a former gymnast and fitness trainer and gymnastics coach at Art Corner Gymnastics, Bangalore
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