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Eating Curry Leaves (Kadi Patta) during Pregnancy - Benefits & Precautions
It is normal to be concerned about your diet during pregnancy. Choosing which food items to include and what to avoid can become a major challenge during pregnancy. If you like the taste of curry leaves and are pregnant, then you will wonder if you can eat it during pregnancy. Therefore, it is important to know if curry leaves can be consumed during pregnancy or not. There are many advantages of including them in your diet, but with a few precautions in mind.
Is Eating Curry Leaves in Pregnancy Safe?
Consuming curry leaves or kadi patta during pregnancy is safe and is even recommended by the doctors. Curry leaves have numerous benefits and also provide important nutrients to a mother. Eating curry leaves also reduce the risk of anaemia, premature birth, as well as any infections.
Nutritional Facts of Curry Leaves
Curry leaves may be usually considered as a food additive that enhances the flavour of a dish. However, they provide a good amount of nutrition as well. A single curry leaf, about 0.5g in weight, contains the following proportioned elements.
Nutrient
Value
Calcium
0.1%
Iron
0.1%
Vitamin C
0.1%
Vitamin A
0.5%
Fiber
0.4%
Folic acid
0.03 mg
Calories
0.1 kilo-calories
Benefits of Curry Leaves during Pregnancy
Consuming curry leaves can be extremely beneficial for your health during pregnancy. Curry leaves help maintain cholesterol levels in the body. The LDL and HDL cholesterols that harm the body are controlled in their quantity. The antibacterial properties of curry leaves also play a major role in streamlining the process of the digestive system. Curry leaves also contain 'carbazole' which helps in clearing out any harmful bacteria present in the gastrointestinal tract, including Salmonella and E.Coli as well. These bacteria can be quite harmful to the foetus and result in defects as well.
Another substance present in the leaves is alkaloid. It stimulates the blood flow through the body as well as helps in the secretion of a serum that protects the intestinal walls from inflammation and bacterial attacks. A result of this is smooth and trouble free bowel movement that prevents the occurrence of diarrhoea and other intestinal problems. However, in usual cases, this might require administration of medicines which might not be safe during pregnancy.
Curry leaves contain a good proportion of fibre and vitamins. These work together in cutting down the risks of an acute fatty liver, which is a possibility during pregnancy.
How to Include Curry Leaves in your Pregnancy Diet
Curry leaves can be included in a number of food preparations. Making sure they are present in at least one food item on a daily basis should help you suffice any nutritional requirements as well as derive the major benefits from it. You can also prepare a quick concoction from it, especially if you are suffering from diarrhoea or other intestinal issues.
Take about 5-8 strands of curry leaves and grind them all together. Add cumin seeds and grind further to make a fine powder. Add this to a glass of water and allow it to brew steadily. Strain the concoction and add a spoon of honey to it in order to balance the taste. Drinking this 4 times a week will help reset the functioning of the digestive system rather effectively.
Precautions to be Taken while Consuming Curry Leaves
Curry leaves have many benefits, including improving your skin tone as well as the health of your hair by a regular application. However, using it more often than needed can weaken your hair roots, resulting in hair loss.
The constitution of curry leaves makes them extremely rich in carbohydrates. And if you tend to eat curry leaves regularly, it could increase your sugar levels rapidly. Our diet usually contains carbohydrates in refined form. Complementing them with a fistful of curry leaves could cause a major imbalance of sugar levels, which can affect the lipid profile of your body, including the good cholesterol levels. It is best to be safe than sorry.
Include 8-10 leaves in your food on a daily basis and nothing more than that. Eating kadi patta during pregnancy is not a 'No', you just need to be careful. A diet that provides balanced nutrition during pregnancy is essential. Eat everything in moderate amounts and consume kadi patta in the proper manner, and you will derive the right benefits.
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New moms often nurse their babies with breast milk for the first few months after birth. However, even if after long hours of pumping, you are unable to produce enough milk, switch to the bottle without guilt. Bonding with baby is more important than dwelling on unnecessary guilt.
Right from the time of conception, many women are excited about breastfeeding their babies. But some mothers do not lactate enough or need to resume work soon after delivery. This leads to them not breastfeeding their babies. However, this is perfectly normal and nothing to feel guilty about. Breastfeeding is not the only thing that mothers can do to keep their babies healthy. Non breastfeeding mothers are no less of a mom!
Formula Feeding Your Baby
Time and again, breast milk has been noted for its antibodies that help fight infections and boost the immune system. However, you'll be pleased to know that while formula cannot completely mimic this benefit of breast milk, you can easily compensate through vaccination and lifestyle changes. Just ensure that your baby gets all the vaccines timely and maintain good hygiene at home.
If you're still feeling guilty about formula feeding and worried that it will interfere with your bond with the little one, don't fret. You can strongly bond with your baby even while you bottle feed them. Hold your baby close, maintain eye contact and sing him a lullaby. Your angel will feel loved and cared for.
How to Get Over Your Breastfeeding Guilt
Here are some recommendations to deal with the breastfeeding guilt that most non breastfeeding mothers face.
Remember that not being able to breastfeed your baby does not mean that you are lacking in any way.
Stop dwelling on your guilt. This is a negative emotion and dwelling on it will only worsen the situation.
As a new mom, you know it is your responsibility to look after your baby and ensure he is happy. Feeling guilty will affect your ability to bond with your bundle of joy.
Remember that your baby needs never-ending love and attention at this tender age – breastfed or not!
While you bottle feed to meet his nutritional requirements, snuggle your baby close, laugh and play with him.
The thumbrule is to remember that breastfeeding is not the only way to become a good mother. Don't be bogged down by guilt for no reason as this can deprive you of the chance to connect with your baby. After all, staying calm and happy is the key to enjoying the joys of motherhood. Read more
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Stir Fried Semolina Idli
Some kids are fussy eaters and packing a lunch box for them can be a stressful affair. You have to constantly be on the lookout for new recipe ideas that will appeal to your kids. So, today we are going to show you how to serve idlis in an all new avatar. Not just kids, this will make an awesome snack for adults too. We have made semolina idli which are pretty much instant – no soaking, grinding and fermentation needed!
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
3 People
10 - 15 Minutes
15-20 Minutes
Ingredients
1 cup semolina
1 cup yoghurt
¼ cup to ½ cup water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp Eno fruit salt
Oil to grease idli pan
To stir fry
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp sesame seeds
6-7 curry leaves
2 tbsp oil
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp thinly sliced ginger
A pinch of hing
¼ tsp turmeric
Salt to taste
3-4 green chilies slit in the middle
Method
Step 1
Grease a baby idli stand with little oil. Boil a cup of water in the pot in which you will steam the idlis.
Step 2
In a large bowl, add semolina, salt and yogurt. Stir and add water as necessary to form a dropping consistency batter.
Step 3
When the water in the pot for steaming is ready, add Eno in the idli batter and give it a quick stir. Spoon the batter in the idli stand and steam it for 7-8 minutes. If you are making larger idli, it will take around 12-15 minutes.
Step 4
When done take the pot off heat and let the idlis cool. When cool enough, take them off the stand.
Step 5
In a large pan, heat oil. When the oil is heated, add hing, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, green chilies, and curry leaves. Add onion, ginger and sesame seeds and let it cook till the onion slices look a bit fried.
Step 6
Add the salt and turmeric powder. Stir and then add the cooled baby idlis. If you have made large idlis, cut them in four pieces before adding.
Step 7
Stir such that all the spices coat the idlis.
Step 8
Take it off heat and pack it in your kid’s lunch box with some ketchup. You can also pack some salad for accompaniment.
Nutritional Information
Calories
395 K cal
Proteins
13.4 g
Fats
12.3 g
Carbohydrates
55.4 g
Cholesterol
5 mg
Sodium
1038mg
Potassium
460 mg
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Introducing books at an early age has its own benefits in the overall development of a child. My elder daughter who is eleven now was born abroad and I had all the time in the world to dedicate to her. Since she was a hyperactive kid, it was challenging for me to channelise her energy in positive directions. I chose books as one of them. I remember first reading to her when she was just 8-months-old and had started sitting and crawling. I started with simple picture books and slowly moved on to peek-a-boo books. Only books could make her sit in a place and keep her curious.
By the time she was an 18-months-old toddler, we were reading single line picture books and short stories. Book reading became an important everyday bedtime routine for us and she continues to do so even today. To begin with, my daughter was a listener while I was her reader. A reader reading every line with the appropriate emotion and expression, thus making the reading activity fun.
She slowly started picking up all the words from various books and by the age of 2, she had a vocabulary of more than 100 words. We would read the same book for weeks together as they were her favourite. She had memorised a few of these books. One such book was “Llama Llama Misses Mama’ by Anna Dewdney. She would keep this book upside down and read it line by line and page by page by memory. While these books were becoming a part of her routine, they were also making some positive impact on her and helping me in many ways.
When she turned 2, I decided to get back to work, which meant that I had to settle her in a daycare for the full day. I decided to prepare her mentally for a smooth transition and the book that played a key role was none other than “Llama Llama Misses Mama”.
This book tells the reader about little Llama’s first day at school- how he wakes up excitedly, does all his chores and goes to school. It describes in a very emotional way about how he faces his separation anxiety when his mother leaves him amongst strangers and goes to work. It narrates how he becomes sad initially while other animals try to divert him and get friendly with him. The story then moves on to how Llama settles down by the end of the day, makes friends and starts enjoying his school. The pictures and the rhythmic way of narrating the story make the entire book fun to read.
The book makes children understand that school is fun and Mumma will always come back to take the child home. The last few lines “Lots to show and Lots to play, back again another day” reflect the curiosity and excitement of returning to school the next day.
This book was a significant influence for both my children in settling them when they started schooling. They knew for sure that going to school is about learning new things, making new buddies and having fun. They knew that after a fun-filled day Mumma would come back to take them home. I am glad I read this book to my children. They never cried while going to school and till today hate missing even one day of school.
I have always asked my family and friends to gift books instead of some noisy toys. And I am proud to say that my children who are now 11 and 6, just love reading books and it's their best pastime.
To all those parents who are planning to start schooling for their children, I highly recommend reading this book “Llama Llama Misses Mama” by Anne Dewdney. The book is also available on Youtube. Happy Reading!
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Sweet potato mash
Kumara or Sweet potato, as the name suggests, is a sweet-tasting starchy root vegetable rich in dietary fibre, complex carbs and beta carotene. Its falls under the orange or purple (Indian variety) category of super foods. Here's a energy packed recipe for your bub. Kids love it even without any additives like salt or sugar. It is easy to make and keeps your child full for quite some time.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
5 People
2 Minutes
15-20 Minutes
Ingredients
6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups salted water for boiling
Method
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes and cook until tender for about 15-20 minutes.
Step 2
With an electric mixer on low, blend sweet potatoes, slowly adding plain water if needed. Blend until smooth.
Step 3
You can also mash with a fork or grate using a grater. Serve warm.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 cup of mashed sweet potato
Calories from Fat
4
Calories
249
Total Fat
0.46 g 1%
Saturated Fat
0.131 g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.262 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0 g
Cholesterol
0 mg 0%
Sodium
89 mg 4%
Potassium
754 mg
Total Carbohydrate
58.12 g 19%
Dietary Fiber
8.2 g 33%
Sugars
18.83 g
Protein
4.49 g
Vitamin A
1033%
Vitamin C
70%
Calcium
9%
Iron
13%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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