Healthy Snacks almost sound like an oxymoron.Before I became a mommy I thought meals were when you had food ,snacks were stuff which my mother wouldn’t give me at home.But when I became a mommy ,I realized parenting and cooking is inseperable.If your little one eats right,the world is going fine.
When she stops eating ,nothing in the world can make you happy.The guilt trips that we subject ourselves too is bad enough, we worry about theirgrowth.But the problem is not just what you are cooking.Its also what the little one wants to eat.I wrote about how tricky feeding your preschooler can be.I also wrote about how to tackle picky eating .The main problem is snacks not only need to stop their cravings .but also needs to be healthy.Childhood obesity is a worrying problem and affects their entire life.What we feed them today will mold their eating habits and health ,both physical and mental.
You just can’t go wrong with these.Luckily my Rai loves all fruits.Banana for a snack makes her happy.Mangoes need to be just right.Firm and sweet .Apples and grapes are favourites too . Oranges are a staple during winters.Dried cranberries andfigs she enjoys a lot .I am writing about A to Z of fruits .Dont forget to read .
Nuts and Raisins
A few walnuts or almonds made into small pieces by themselves or as toppings for her oats .Walnut has omega 3 fatty acids and is the best nut known.Almonds are great too.raisins are rich in potassium great for heart health.
Oats & Chia
I use it together with a spoon of raw cocoa mixed with milk and honey to make a porridge.This I garnish with raisins.
I make pancakes with aata(wheat flour) , oats , chia , eggs and adding curd instead of milk.It tastes yummy.I tried Tina’s easy banana pancake and the entire family loved it.
The mug brownie made by Tina is my recent favorite.I just substituted oats and chia ,with a little bit of flour, instead of the whole thing being made of flour.
I also make parathas using wheat flour, oats, and chia.
Veggies fries and fritters
Carrot fries and pumpkin fried inairfryerare an easy delicious crunchy snack.Even french fries airfried is healthier!
Luckily my daughter loves having eggs and never likes salt in it.Whether its an omlette( cooked just right ),sunny side up or boiled, she loves them all.I also make noodle pakoda with eggs and veggies in the air fryer,Its crunchy delicious and makes for a quick snack.
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HEALTHY SNACKS for mommy and baby
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Health is a blessing we only seem to appreciate in less optimal conditions.Recently a close relative was discovered to be diabetic with skyrocketing blood sugar.Though obese he was happy and previously having no other significant metabolic conditions had lived in his happy go lucky manner.
Derangement of his blood glucose started few months back for which he had started medicines , but no diet changes.He continued his high sugar, high fat diet with no exercise but daily medicines.
Are you shocked I was.Did this help him ? No.
He was worse off for This! Hospital admission, insulin, strict diet changes but still little or no exercise.
So moral of the story..
Make small changes in your diet, exercise.Lifestyle modifications in small doses go a long way when you are already healthy.They are more difficult when you are ill and depressed
Make small changes.One small diet change today and exercise will make a healthier more attractive you forever?
Being a doctor does not make me immune from various health challenges.Maintaining a daily healthy dietary routine for my family is a daily challenge I face like all moms.
In the mad rush to do it all your health invariably suffers and you end up piling the kilos.The more tired you become , the more difficult it is to keep it healthy .
This is a healthy,tasty, quick easy salad for the very busy bees.This one I made from my own kitchen garden produce:-)Hope you enjoy it.
Lettuce and microgreens salad
Ingredients:
Iceberg lettuce
frozen berries/black grapes/oranges
sprouts and microgreens
lemon juice
almonds
molasses or brown sugar ( according to taste)
Method:
Wash, clean and soak the Iceberg lettuce leaves in cold water.Chop the berries and nuts.
Place the berries , nuts, sprouts on each of the lettuce leaves.
Drizzle a little lemon juice over them and add slivers of molasses or brown sugar to balance the acidity from the berries .
Make little wraps and pop it in your mouth.
Isn’t it Yum!
This quick salad is full of vitamins and so easy to make.
For an even healthier version you can grow your own microgreens and enjoy the benefit of freshest of Salads.
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