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I'm a full-time mother of a 21 month old little boy. I have just begun chronicling the challenging and hilarious journey of full-time mothering in my newly created blog. In my first...

Here is a list of Indian foods (pulses, beans, nuts, fish, meat, and milk products) with high ironcontent. These have approximately 8mg or more of iron per 100 gms of the food. Local names of many of ...

During pregnancy, increased protein consumption is very important for Indian mothers. Proteins are an important material used to build the home for the baby including the amnion, yolk sac, and placent...

Proteins are very important for children as they help their body grow. Proteins are the source of amino acids, which are the building blocks of your child's body. Amino acids help the development...

Here is a list of Indian foods (pulses, beans, nuts, fish, meat, and milk products) with high protein content. These have approximately 20g or more of protein per 100 gms of the food. Local names o...

Indian children have differing protein needs based on their age. 1-3 years: 22 grams/day 4-6 years: 30 grams/day 7-9 years: 41 grams/day 10-12 years (Boy): 54 grams/day 10-12 years (Girl): 57 gra...

Anaemia caused by iron deficiency is very prevalent in India and in Indian children. Various studies have shown prevalence between 14% to 88% (!!) even in urban upper-middle class children1. Doctors a...

It can be quite a challenge to ensure healthy, fresh and tasty food for all the family members and for all meals - breakfast, lunch, teatime, dinner - and not to forget the kid’s school snack, s...

Indian women need to maintain a high quality diet during their pregnancy. This article provides a list of healthy Indian foods and meal planning tips to eat well during a pregnancy. Remember, the bab...

The extra energy that is required during pregnancy is only 300 kcal/day and any consumption above this will only add empty calories and weight to the mother. This is only about 15% more than usual Ind...

A number of Indian foods have naturally occurring folic acid but the percentage is very small. Indian women who are pregnant or planning to have a baby must have atleast 400mg of folic acid every day...

Indian mothers need to maintain a high quality diet when they are breastfeeding their baby.  In this tip, we help you create a balanced diet during lactation. Read our article about the various ...

The National Institute of Nutrition, a part of the Indian Council of Medical Research has created Recommended Dietary Allowances during lactation for Indian women. These are shown in the table below. ...

Bread in the form of sandwiches or toast are among the favourite foods of children everywhere. Sandwiches are also a great way of ensuring that our children eat veggies. To get the most out of this ha...

There is no dearth of advice for Indian mothers and fathers about the solid foods and liquid foods to feed their babies. From the mother-in-law, to the maid, to the visiting aunt, to the neighbour, ev...