Kitchen engaging Activities for kids

There are many different ways your child, no matter the age, can benefit from cooking in the kitchen! Here are a few activities

Involve them in designing menu

Planting seeds

Churning of curds
Making of ghee explore the science

Beating of eggs

Peeling of potatoes
Deshelling peas

Making dosa, Sandwiches or just applying butter on bread.

Washing and cleaning veggies

Measuring and mixing dry ingredients

Playing games to introduce new foods
Designating week with Different colour foods and using the theme like RED COLOUR OR YELLOW COLOR to introduce new food

Teach your kids fun facts
Let them do a Google search and find fun facts such as… tomato is a fruit and not a vegetable

Giving novelty names to different foods and creating a story out of it.

So choose a recipe, grab an apron, and open your refrigerator. Happy cooking!

Mrs Shilpa Mittal Nutritionist and Diet Consultant Founder Shilpsnutrilife - Diet and lifestylemakeover

Cooking with kids

COOKING WITH KIDS – BENEFITS

Parents since this is vacation time are you utilizing this time educating your kids about healthy eating, involving them in healthy eating…..Here are a few benefits

Children who cook become children who taste, and sometimes eat.Involving children in the process of cooking — plucking the herbs to add to a tomato and watermelon salad, for example — greatly increases the chance that they’ll actually try the finished dish. And hey, they may discover a new favorite. Or not. But cultivating a welcoming and open-minded approach to food can grow adults who approach life similarly.

Children who cook say “I can,” not “I can’t.”
A child who can do those can look at any restaurant dish and say, “I could make that.” That’s an attitude that can carry a child beyond the kitchen.

Cooking is a way to talk about health.
Also, it gives you an opportunity to discuss with a 3-year-old how fish (can help make you smart (fatty acids), or carrots can make your eye sight strong, how eating plenty of fresh vegetables and drinking lots of water will “keep your poop from hurting when it comes out.”

Cooking is a way to talk about healthy ingredients.Children who have made ice cream and caramel (like strawberry-rhubarb ice cream with a caramel swirl) know what is supposed to be in ice cream. They know they didn’t add any guar gum.

Preparing the meal can increase your child’s appreciation of the food they are served, knowing all the hard work that goes into making it.

So choose a recipe, grab an apron, and open your refrigerator. Happy cooking!

Mrs Shilpa Mittal Nutritionist and Diet Consultant Founder Shilpsnutrilife - Diet and lifestylemakeover

Exercising on empty stomach and fat loss

MYTH: - Exercising 🏃🏼🧘‍♂🏋‍♀on an empty stomach specially in the morning, will help u burn more fat🔥

FACT
Every body is different. Some people can workout on an empty stomach with no problems, while others would end up very sick and feel the negative effects of it. Always eat or drink something first thing after you wake up.

Your body has gone 8+ hours since eating or drinking anything. Your blood sugar levels are lower at this point, and your body doesn't have adequate fuel to workout optimally. Usually, experts recommend eating something--even if it's just a small snack--within 2 hours before working out.

#exercising #earlymorningworkout #morningwalk #shilpsnutrilife

Pattice

All in one pattice
Mixed Vegetable daliya pulses pattice

Easy to make , a healthy duet of grains plus pulses and veggies. All in one meal providing  calories from right source, rich in proteins and fibre.

This recipe can go with a wide range of population like kids, teens, pregnancy, lactation, fitness freak and elderly.

For a lacatating mother it provides complex source of calories, fibre, proteins, satiety. Veggies help in providing hydration and antioxidants and daliya helps in milk production.

For detailed recipe visit
http://shilpsnutrilife.com/?p=41490

Or also on my android app "shilpsnutrilife" http://bit.ly/1Suuc0E
 
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Find your goal or your enemy, just like soldier

Independance from obesity the soldier way

On this independence day here first steps you can take to win the battle of the bulge, just like how soldiers work, taking inspiration from them.

Find your goal or your enemy, just like soldier.

You must choose your goal be it weight loss, reducing diabetes, BP, reduce cholesterol, acidity, thyroid or just healthy eating. Then all you have to do is just show up your duty.

#independenceday #diet #shilpsnutrilife #obesity #weightloss#freedomfromobesity

Mrs Shilpa Mittal Nutritionist and Diet Consultant Founder Shilpsnutrilife - Diet and lifestylemakeover

Nutrition during exams

NUTRITION DURING EXAMS

Exam fever!!!!take a chillpill

This is the time when the brain is taxed to its maximum, so here are a few tips which will help you to cope up.

https://youtu.be/G37lQzNB-Ag

#nutritiontipsduringexams #goodfats #highprotein #healthyfats #hydratewell #avoidprocessedfoods #shilpsnutrilife #eathealthy #eatright #sleepwell #sscexams #sscboardexams #ICSEexams #IBboard #IGCSEboard #CBSCboard #exams #examstress

https://youtu.be/G37lQzNB-Ag

Protein sparing action of carbohydrates video

Each nutrient has a specific role to play in our body.... Let's talk about "PROTEIN SPARING ACTION" of the carbohydrates.....

Know if high protein diets are the way ahead https://youtu.be/KDyMUzSKLOs

If you wish to carry on your journey through a healthy balanced diet, do connect with us at 9870404042

#highprotein #proteins #carbs #energy #metabolism #shilpsnutrilife #dieticianmumbai #dieticianborivali #bestdietician

Makar sankranti

Makar sankranti & Happy Lohri
Makar sankranti is also known as KHICHADI (Indian dish made from rice and lentils) Sankranti because on this day the injunction to eat Khichadi , is generally observed by people. Seasonal crops become available. Ghee, and spices are used for making tasty nourishing Khichadi. Winter loosens its grip on shiver producing cold, admitting springtime that brings with it the chance for all round health improvement.

Also called- Til Sakranti
In addition to Khichadi, great importance is attached to the use of TIL (Sesame seeds) during Makar Sakranti. Therefore, this Sakranti is also called TIL Sankranti. People make Laddoos (round balls) from Til. Til oil is used for massaging.

It is said that Til emanates from Vishnu’s body and that the above described usage wash away all kinds of sins. Sakranti period is held to be very auspicious and any good deeds during this time will produce merits. Gifts of clothing, blankets etc., on this day are productive of merits in both this life and in the next life…

Meethe gur mein mil gaye til,
Udi patang aur khil gaye dil,
Har pal sukh aur har din shaanti,
Aap sab ke liye laaye
Makar Sankranti & Happy Lohri

#dietician #makarsankranti #sesameseeds #til #kiteflyingfestival #Shilpsnutrilife

Til-sesameseeds special

Sankranti special
Til and Calcium

Eating sweets like til revri, gajjak, laddu, chikki (candy) and patti, along with other good sources of calcium like milk and its products can help you in reducing your dosage of calcium supplements for the time being (keeping any medical problem in mind if any) as til is an important source of calcium.

Did you know that half a cup of sesame seeds contains three times more calcium than half a cup of whole milk? Just 100 gm of white sesame seeds provides approximately 1,000 mg of calcium.

#dietician #makarsankranti #sesameseeds #til #kiteflyingfestival #Shilpsnutrilife

Why do I feel hungrier in winters?

Why Do I Feel Hungrier In Winter?

"Simply put, when outdoor temperatures drop, your body temperature drops, and that’s what sets up the longing for foods that will warm you quickly. This is because eating helps to generate internal heat, subsequently leading to a rise in body temperature.

During winter, the body works harder and spends more energy just trying to keep you warm, so your desire to eat more comes from your body’s natural increase in energy use.

For this reason winter is the best season to lose weight.

If you too are looking to lose weight the healthy way... Enjoying the winter delicacies.... Connect with us today at 9870404042 or visit www.shilpsnutrilife.com.

#healthywinters #warmingfoods #thermogenesis #metabolism #hungry #exercise #hydratewell

Kick Anemia - Eat iron

Dietetics day 10th Jan2019 theme "Anemia Mukt Bharat"

5⃣0⃣ % population in India are affected by anemia.

Anemia is a form of malnutrition that limits growth, mental development, education and work capacity. In short the economy of a country.

Know about iron rich foods,  recipes,  factors affecting and enhancing absorption.

Let's join hands in creating a Anaemia free India.

https://youtu.be/OgvLsHtpQU4

#Anemiamuktbharat #ironrich #anemia  #shilpsnutrilife #dietitians #dieticticsday

Vitamin c enhances iron absorption

Vitamin C and Iron absorption

Vitamin C enhances iron absorption to as much as 30 percent. Combining 👐 heme (Heme iron is found in animal foods that originally contained hemoglobin, such as red meats🍖  fish🐠 , and poultry and is better absorbed) with nonheme iron (which is found primarily in fruits🍋🍊🍎 vegetables  🍆🥕dried beans, nuts and grain products) and/or foods rich in vitamin C in the same meal will significantly increase the total absorption of iron into the body.

How Vit C helps in Iron absorption?

Vitamin C helps with the transport and absorption of non-heme iron to the duodenum. Vitamin C is ascorbic acid. When ascorbic acid binds to the iron, it increases the stability of the compound. Non-heme iron becomes more stable and has increased solubility. Non-heme iron combined with ascorbic acid is more readily absorbed through the mucus membranes of the intestine.

How can this be done…….

For example, a grilled chicken sandwich with sliced tomato and roasted bell pepper on a whole-wheat bun is a combination of both types of iron as well as vitamin C that will give you a well-absorbed boost of iron for the day.

Again a glass of lemon juice or orange/mosambi 🍹 juice with poha, nachni daliya  or lunch/dinner will enhance iron absorption.

#anaemiafreeindia #Anaemiamuktabharat
#vitaminC #iron #shilpsnutrilife #eathealthy #exercise #avoidjunk

Ragi laddu

#Anaemiamuktabharat
RAGI (FINGER MILLET) DRYFRUIT LADOO

Ragi (finger millet) dryfruit Ladoo is a healthy mid meal options,  especially in such a chilled winter season.

Also this recipe is a rich source of protein, calcium and iron.

This recipe can go with a wide range of population like kids, teens, pregnancy, lactation, fitness freak and elderly. 

Also someone who has pains like knee pain,  back pain can improve on their calcium and iron scores.

For recipe visit http://shilpsnutrilife.com/?p=41015

Or also on my android app "shilpsnutrilife" http://bit.ly/1Suuc0E

#lactation #kids #elderly #recipe #ironrichrecipe #calciumrecipe #goodqualitypreoteins #knnepain #diet #weightloss #sweetcravings #shilpsnutrilife #Dietician #dieticianmumbai #bestdietician #anaemiafreeindia

Try something new this year

Resolution special - Try something new

Try a yoga  🧘‍♀ class or a Spin 🤸🏼‍♂class. If you don't enjoy that, try Pilates or Zumba. Go ice skating  ⛷ or skiing…go hiking

Want to eat better? Take a healthy cooking class.

If you enjoy something, you're more likely to do it again, meet like minded people who will help to incorporate those healthy habits into your social life.

"The goal is to rediscover yourself"

"Find those things that bring a smile😊 to your face and good health to your💪 body, and your New Year's resolution will become a way of life.

#newyearresolution #eathealthy
#goodhabits
#goodhealth
#trysomethingnew

Sleep more

New year resolution - sleep 😴 more

If you want a major life overhaul without much effort, getting more shut-eye is the way to go. Sleeping helps you burn fat, decreases stress, improves your immune system and boosts your mood and mental clarity.

"Slowly change your routine to add 15 minutes a night 🌃 until you get to eight hours."

#newyearresolution #eathealthy #sleep

Add something instead of subtracting

New year resolution special- Add something Instead of deleting

Make a resolution to add ➕something instead of subtracting➖ things like sugar or fat from your diet.

✏️Add a serving of vegetables 🥕 🍄🍆 to every meal.
✏️Add protein to your snacks.
✏️Add two glasses of water to your daily routine.

The same resolution can be used for other areas of your life, too.
✏️Add 15 minutes of meditation to your bedtime 🌃 routine
✏️Add15 minutes of classical music🎼 to your commute to help you destress.
✏️Add some organization time to your daily schedule.
✏️Add a book 📚 on financial planning to your reading list.. or do 15 minutes of yoga.
✏️Today,take the kids to the park 🏜instead of handing them a video game controller.

Not all at once but one thing every day.
You'll find over time that these additions will leave no room for unhealthy habits.

Good, now add this one to your New Year's resolutions.

#newyearresolution #eathealthy #addhealthyfoods

Step away from screen

New year resolution idea -.Step away from the screen💻

Turn Off TV Mobile 📵 leave the 📟tablet out of your bedroom, and pick up a good book.📖

Research shows children who spend too much time in front of screens -📱- computers💻TV 📺video games -- are at a greater risk for obesity, have a harder time falling and staying asleep 😴 don't focus well and experience more anxiety and depression. R adults 👥any different?

Enjoy special moments with your kids painting🎨gardening🍀🌱 cooking🍴
make sure to turn off the cell phone 📴and step away from all things work, and just enjoy the moment.

#newyearresolution #eathealthy #exercise #weightloss #notv #mobilefree #gadgets

Fruits and vegetables to keep you warm in winter

Fruits 🍓 🍐🍒🍎  and Vegetables 🍆 🍅 to keep you warm in winters

Seasonal fruits and vegetables like dark green vegetables, mustard greens🌱🍀 and amaranth greens (bathua), carrots🥕, turnips🍑, cabbage, tomatoes🍅oranges🍊, guava, lime, pumpkin and amla🍏, are great sources of iron, folate and vitamins A, B complex and C, which boost immunity and combat viruses and bacteria that cause infection. Fruits like peaches, apricots and papaya can keep you warm.

Hot soups and stews are definitely the season’s favourite. A bowl of healthy and wholesome soup is not only nutritionally sound, but will also make you feel full and prevent you from eating junk food.

Avoid ready soup mixes as they contain high amount of starch and preservatives. Homemade soups and stews are the way to go.

Fruit chat of like oranges, plums, peaches is most welcome. Also, you can make a salad of carrots, oranges, beetroot or just make a vegetable punch!

#fruits #seasonalvegetables
#Darkgreenvegetables #colouredvegesnfruits #soups #juices
#eathealthy #warmingfoods #thermogenesis

Warming protein foods

#winterspecial
Warming protein foods

In winters, the body requires foods that raise the blood🌡pH, such as protein like lean meat, fish, poultry, 🍳eggs, nuts.These high protein foods are associated with increased heat 🔥production and higher thermogenesis.

For non-meat eaters, eat plenty of soy products like tofu, soybeans, soy nuts, and tempeh or ‘legume’ which covers a wonderful array of foods – all dried beans (chickpeas, kidney beans, pinto beans etc) and lentils.

Stir fry meals with tofu and vegetables🍆🍄 or munch on some soy nuts as a snack.

Having milk 🍶boiled with ginger and fresh turmeric is also warming.

#shilpsnutrilife #eathealthy #healthylifestyle #exercise #avoidjunk #shilpsnutrilife #healthywinters

Carrot chutney

Carrot 🥕Chutney
Carrots are the second most popular type of vegetable after potatoes.

Carrot chutney makes a good accompaniment to a breakfast or a meal. This chutney pairs well with most Indian breakfasts and even with rice 🍚 roti or chapathi or dosa, uttapa or bread🍞spread.

Ingredients needed

Oil – 1 1/2 – 2 tbsp
Carrots – 1 cup grated firmly packed or 3 medium carrots
Onions – 2
Garlic – 4 cloves
Green Chillies – 2-3
Ginger – 1 inch piece
Tamarind – a small piece or 1/4 tsp paste
Salt as per taste

Method
Wash, peel the skin and grate or chop carrots. Peel the skin of ginger and chop it. Keep it aside. Peel onions chop into small pieces.

Heat oil in a pan, add onion, garlic, ginger, green chilli and saute until the rawness of the onion goes and it turns pink.

Add grated carrot, salt needed and saute for a few minutes.

Then add tamarind and saute until the carrots are well cooked, stirring from time to time. If required you may add 1-2 tbsp of water. Avoid adding too much water.

Once the carrots are soft, switch off the heat and leave it to cool.

Then grind it to a slightly coarse paste (not too smooth) with little water.

(Or I made this with OPOS method
In a pressure cooker
Layer 1- 1tsp oil
Layer 2- 2tsp water
Layer 3- onion chopped
Layer 4- carrots, garlic, ginger, green chillies, salt, tamarind

Close the lid, cook on high for 2 whistles, released the pressure, cool and grind to a smooth paste.)

Mix well and enjoy!