7 Foods to Which Your Kids Will Never Say No

Let’s face it: However hard you try to keep your child away from the not-so-noble foods, you can’t succeed. The junk chunks will always map their way to your child’s mouth. Although we are no chefs, this gives us parents all the warnings in the world to do something innovative in our kitchens. Surprisingly for most of us, there are a lot of foods besides the not-so-popular-among-kids green vegetables and fruits which you can serve them. And booyah, they ask for me! So here’s a list of the must 7s which ought to be in your kitchen.

Eggs: They offer a storehouse of protein and vitamin D and can seriously be called nutritional shells. They also help children digest calcium and are apt for breakfasts as they keep kids satiated for longer periods.

Blueberries: The fruit has been called the healthiest among its class, protecting against heart diseases and diabetes. It helps improve the brain function of children and help with obesity by reducing the toxic belly fat. Loaded with sweetness and taste, the nutritious fruit is easy to be included in your kid’s diet. Serve it sprinkled over shakes or toss it into a bowl of oats and milk. You can also serve frozen yogurt with whirred up blueberries.

Greek Yogurt: This calcium-rich food is the secret to happy stomachs for kids. A low fat or Greek yogurt has way more protein and less sugar as compared to the regular one. It can be served with a few drops of honey or maple syrup.

Tofu: It is a great food for young girls, having a protective impact on their growing bodies and breast tissues. It contains vitamin B, protein, calcium and iron – all essentials for kid’s right growth. Serve it as a creamy base in smoothies and desserts.

Salmon: This low-leveled mercury pink fish is an excellent source of protein and Omega-3 fatty acids which boost growth, brain and heart health. It is easier to serve owing to its natural flavor.

Chocolate: Surprisingly for most parents, chocolate (particularly dark) increases brain chemicals which boost the child’s ability to concentrate and stay alert. It is also a good source of antioxidants.

Sweet Potato: This food is one of the most nutritious and inexpensive sources of vitamin A for kids, along with being a good antioxidant. Owing to its natural sweetness, it is easy to serve, baked or mashed.

Live more of life with Moringa Leaves

We live in a century where we need more in less and lesser time, like general knowledge shots and vocabulary shots. Though one might laugh at the irony inherent in these ideas and how these concepts satirize our very crisis, it is actually possible to achieve these when it comes to diet. This post is dedicated to Moringa leaves and how they can help you achieve all the nutrition that you need while also saving your time and efforts which go into devising dietary planning (seriously, no puns intended).

Moringa oleifera leaves are believed to be one of the most nutritious plants that have ever been discovered by humans so far. Usually consumed in a powered form, it remains fresh after it’s packed even for as long as months (good for the procrastinators that we are). The powder is in fact more nutritious than the leaves, sometimes even providing ten times the nutrition than leaves. Moringa powder is one of the richest sources of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, chlorophyll and complete amino acids.

Moringa powder’s carbohydrate to fiber ratio is 2 to 1. Harvard Health has called a carb ratio of 10-1 healthy and that of 6-1 as recommended. A 2 to 1 ratio is way superior as it shows that Moringa powder has all the fiber it needs to digest the rich carbohydrate level it has. It also contains 18 amino acids, 47 antioxidants and 36 anti-inflammatories. Moringa is a whole-food complex that contains 7 times the Vitamin C in oranges, 4 times the Vitamin A in carrots, 3 times the potassium in bananas and 4 times the calcium in milk. It, truly, is the most nutritious plant yet discovered.

Moringa leaves contain flavonoids like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and catechin polyphenols, which are extremely powerful antioxidants. Its level of Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity is 157,600 mole TE/100g as against 1,240 in green tea.

Moringa powder is known to have innumerable benefits. Some of the significant ones have been listed below:

• ·         Boosts energy level and stamina
• ·         Increases focus and concentration levels
• ·         Helps in controlling diabetes
• ·         Lowers LDL cholesterol levels
• ·         Inhibits abnormal formation of blood clots
• ·         Lowers blood pressure and heals insomnia
• ·         Helps in detoxification
• ·         Helps in reducing weight
• ·         Combats depression and anxiety
• ·         Cures minor infections and improves immunity
• ·         Delays skin ageing and smoothens it
• ·         Boosts hair growth
• ·         Nourishes hair follicles
• ·         Boosts keratin formation
• ·         Helps heal wounds faster
• ·         Heals joint pains
• ·         Enhances mobility and flexibility

Moringa powder is easy to consume. It can be had blended with shakes or smoothies or you can sprinkle it over salads, popcorn, pizzas, soups, vegetables, or fruit juices. It can be mixed with garlic or peanut better, mayonnaise or dips, pizza or spaghetti sauce and even in soup creams. You can experiment with your Moringa powder power shots while never having to let your taste buds sacrifice!

Just for the health of it!

“When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied.” ― Herophilus

WHO defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Most people presume that being healthy means optimum functioning of the four components which are cardio respiratory ability, muscular ability, flexibility, and body composition. Although these components are a critical part of being healthy but they are not the only contributing factors.

Physical health is only one aspect of our overall health. The other components of health such as social health, mental health, emotional health and spiritual health are just as important as physical fitness.

Our lifestyle plays an important role in our well being. As our way of living changes, so does our level of health. But even the person with the busiest schedule should make room for few physical activities such as stretching, walking etc. Those of us who participate in regular physical activity do so to improve the current and future level of our fitness. As our everyday life improves, our health also advances resulting in a healthy wealthy and wise lifestyle. We strive toward an optimal state of well-being.

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” – Hippocrates, the great physician.

Having a healthy diet does not mean depriving yourself of food or being really strict about what you eat, but it means understanding the right foods that help you stay healthy and give you the nutrients that are beneficial for your body.
For example, consume enough calories, include variety in your diet, eat moderate portions, eat fruits and vegetables, drink more water, limit sugar, exercise and establish good food habits.

Remember, a healthy lifestyle is as essential as the oxygen that you breathe. Take this before it gets late.