Name a yum , umami , wholesome , versatile spread/dip/accompaniment and I bet you thought of Hummus ! I keep my stash ready for those midnight cravings or days where you are cluelesss what to stir up for breakfast. Fun thing about hummus is that its vegan, made of chickpeas and sesame paste (tahini) mainly... Continue Reading →
Principles of #CleanEating with FNC
I am sharing how I plan daily meals for my family while trying to lose weight on my Facebook page and here are the basic principles of Clean Eating that I follow . Principles of #CleanEating with Friday Night Column Homemade Food : There is no second thought , that meals cooked in professional kitchens... Continue Reading →
Quinoa Pumpkin Soup with Red kidney beans (Rajma) | Monsoon Menu For Kids | Main Course |
Continuing with our series on Monsoon Menu For Kids , here is a warm hearty wholesome soup for the kiddos - Quinoa Pumpkin Soup with Rajma . A porridge / Daliya like preparation with Quinoa is perfect for pleasant monsoon evening to feel cuddled and comfy . Indian Pumpkin adds to the deliciousness of the... Continue Reading →
Jowar Vade in Appe Pan| Monsoon Menu For Kids |Snacks |
Recently food enthusiasts have successfully found (or re-discovered to put it more accurately ) some wonderful superfoods which are fast replacing the refined , processed flour / Maida in Indian snacks all of us love . One of these superfoods belongs to the millet family and is very easy to use . It is the... Continue Reading →
Healthy Ragi Cupcakes | Monsoon Menu For Kids | Eggless | Baked | Desserts |
This season I will be sharing healthy Monsoon Menu for kids . According to renowned nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar , during monsoons one should consume More alternate grains like Ragi/Nachni , Jowar and Quinoa More vegetables that grow on creepers like pumpkin and Karela Less of Green Leafy Vegetables More of Lentils/ Dals Occasional treat with... Continue Reading →
Please don’t label your child a ‘fussy eater’ . In fact don’t label at all.
Quite frequently we see parenting articles , mom bloggers and other well wishing sources thronging the internet with innumerable suggestions about how to feed a 'fussy eater'. We see so many queries on mom groups , asking for solutions for the same . While I know it's not easy to feed a child , specially... Continue Reading →
My womb has worked hard enough , it’s time for you to man up and use a condom!
During my undergrad days in medical school we were taught about endless list of contraceptives , their pros and cons , why some work better while some are just in their experimental stage . For listing purposes , the theory was fancy and an ideal contraceptive was a still a dream . However, at that... Continue Reading →
Mushrooms in Butter Sauce |Toddler Meal Ideas | Main Meals |Quick Recipe
A super quick, super easy , super yum recipe with buttery deliciousness and Italian flavor combination . Not all healthy vegetables are green, some are short and stout like mushrooms. Here is a favorite way of mine of serving adequate portion of veggies to my twin toddlers which is interesting , different and drool-some. Mushrooms... Continue Reading →
Instant Ragi Dosai |Breakfast |Snack |Toddler Meal Ideas | Finger Food Series
I have long been waiting to lay my hands on Ragi or Finger Millet Flour , which was rather difficult to procure even in my urban settings. Ragi or nachni is a healthy flour alternative which is fibre rich , hence aids in digestion. It is also gluten free, and highly rich in calcium ,... Continue Reading →
Zucchini Noodles In Olive Oil : Zoodles aglio e olio | Toddler Meal Ideas | Low Calorie Recipes
Zucchini Noodles or Zoodles are strands of zucchini in the shape of noodles. They are the perfect gluten-free, flourless substitute for pasta. They are not just a great way to replace the unhealthy noodles from your child's meal but also a delicious way to feed them vegetables. For the ones trying to lose weight, Zoodles... Continue Reading →