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Eating Peaches in Pregnancy - Safe or Unsafe?
Packed with necessary vitamins, minerals, fibre and at the same time low in fats and calories, peaches are great for pregnant women and their babies. Pregnant women can and should include peaches in their diet. As with all good things, certain precautions should be kept in mind when consuming them. In this article, we discuss the unique benefits of peaches for pregnant women. We also highlight concerns regarding their consumption during pregnancy and ways to include them in your diet during pregnancy.
Can You Eat Peaches During Pregnancy?
Peaches are a great source of Vitamin c, iron, potassium, and dietary fibre, all good and necessary nutrients for pregnant women. Yes, peaches can be consumed during pregnancy and, in fact, they have a lot of benefits for pregnant women. Vitamin C is particularly necessary, as it is crucial for the proper development of the foetus. Vitamin C helps with the proper formation and growth of bones, teeth, and other vital tissues. Dietary fibre in peaches maintains a healthy digestive tract in pregnant women, while iron and potassium are necessary nutrients for pregnant women. The one chief concern with peaches is pesticide contamination. Given this concern, it is best that organic peaches are sourced, at least while pregnant.
Nutritional Value of Peaches
To best understand the nutritional value and the potential benefits for pregnant women, refer to the list of nutrients given below.
Calories – 40kcal
Carbohydrates – 7.8gm
Fat – 0.4 grams
Fibre – 2.3 grams
Iron – 0.4 mg
Magnesium – 8.06mg
Potassium – 281mg
Protein – 0.86gm
Vitamin A – 489 IU
Vitamin C – 5.49mg
Health Benefits of Peaches for Pregnant Women
Here are some health benefits of eating peaches during pregnancy.
1. Rich in Vitamin C
With up to seven milligrams per one hundred grams; peach fruit is loaded with Vitamin C. Most pregnant woman are susceptible to iron deficiency and Vitamin C is crucial for iron absorption and reducing the risk of anaemia in pregnant women. Vitamin C is also crucial for tissue formation of the foetus and is for the formation of bones, teeth, blood vessels, cartilage and muscles.
2. Potassium
The high potassium content of peaches is particularly useful during pregnancy; potassium is helpful for maintaining optimal fluid balance in the body of both the mother and the baby. Potassium is also very useful in countering common pregnancy issues like fatigue, cramps and swellings. Furthermore, potassium in peach fruit also reduces instances of anxiety, depression and mood swings in pregnant ladies.
3. Dietary Fibre
Pregnant women are particularly susceptible to gastrointestinal problems during pregnancy, such as constipation, indigestion, and other related issues. One hundred grams of peach fruit consists of one point five grams or more of dietary fibre, so regular consumption of peaches during pregnancy will maintain good bowel movements and reduce instances of indigestion and constipation.
4. Phosphorous
Phosphorous is essential for maintaining the strength and integrity of bones. Not only will it help the baby develop strong bones but will maintain good bone integrity for the mother throughout the pregnancy and beyond. Peach fruit contains about twenty milligrams of phosphorous per one hundred grams.
5. Magnesium
Another important mineral for pregnant women, magnesium prevents the uterus from undergoing premature contractions and also prevents cramps and constipation.
6. Folic Acid
Folic acid is essential for brain and spine development of the foetus during the first stages of pregnancy. With four micrograms of folic acid available in hundred grams of the fruit, peach fruit is one of the best sources of folic acid.
7. Beta-Carotene
Essential for the development of a robust immune system in both, the mother and her baby, beta-carotene is readily available in the peach fruit.
8. Weight Control
High in nutrients and low in calories, peach fruit helps in the reduction of excessive fats.
How Much Peach Fruit Should a Pregnant Woman Consume?
Besides the numerous benefits of peach fruit consumption during pregnancy, pregnant women should limit their intake of peaches to no more than five hundred grams per day. Ideally, women should consume no more than two peaches per day and substitute other fruits for peaches to maintain this recommended quantity of consumption.
Side Effects of Consuming Peach Fruit During Pregnancy
Peach fruit does have certain side effects that should be kept in mind.
Pregnant women diagnosed with high blood sugar can have peaches, but only in very limited quantities, typically about half the quantity of those not suffering from the same condition.
Peaches consumed in excess can raise the normal body temperature during pregnancy and result in some bleeding.
The skin of peaches should be avoided, as the hair-like protrusions on the skin of peaches can cause allergies of the throat or otherwise aggravate the throat.
Peach fruits can be susceptible to contamination by pesticides, so sourcing organic peaches is recommended.
Tips to Select the Right Peaches
When selecting peaches keep the following in mind:
When held in the hand and gently crushed, the fruit should feel firm, yet have some give.
A very firm fruit with no give and a distinct greenish colour should be rejected, as the fruit has not ripened.
If the fruit has too much give and crushes easily, it is overripe and will spoil quickly.
Peach fruits with large bruises and dark spots are indicative of decay and should be avoided.
Ways to Include Peach Fruit in your Pregnancy Diet
There are various ways for pregnant women to incorporate peaches in their diet.
On hot days, a glass of fresh peach juice in the afternoons during pregnancy would work wonders to beat the heat.
For a more filling drink, a banana and peach fruit milkshake should keep away hunger pangs for a couple of hours at the very least.
Canned peaches during pregnancy are also a great way to enjoy these fruits without having to cut and peel fresh fruits.
Peach fruits can be had as a topping for cereals and milk.
Peaches are wonderful fruits to have during pregnancy and the nutritional benefits that they offer for both, the mother and her baby are significant and numerous. Care and attention should be maintained while selecting peaches on account of reported instances of pesticide contamination. Source organic peaches and eat them in moderate quantities.
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Moms, What's In Your Kids' Maggi Noodles
On exhausted weekday evenings, it can be draining to muster energy even to cook your family dinner. What happens when your little one demands a pre-dinner snack? In several households across India, moms make their kids a bowl of steaming hot Maggi noodles. Nestle's popular “2 minutes” noodles is what your teenager may also be enjoying away in his hostel.
There's no denying the appeal of instant food, especially for independently living young people who can now “cook for themselves”. Maggi has grown from adding to the cool quotient of the kid who slurped noodles .
when others fussed with rotis, to being the comfort food that evokes a dozen memories. It is no wonder that when this ubiquitous snack is reported to be a health hazard, it feels like discovering a roach in your favourite jar of pickle.
What's Wrong With the Content of Maggi Noodles?
Is Maggi harmful? Well, in the past few days, Nestle – the parent company of Maggi – and the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration have been involved in a tussle over the alleged finding of “MSG” (monosodium glutamate) and lead in the noodles. MSG, which is a concentrated salt used as a flavour enhancer, and excessive amounts of lead have been reported to cause health problems like:
Mental and physical impairment in children
Skin rashes, itching and urticaria or hives
Nausea and vomiting
Migraine
Asthma
Heart irregularities
Depression
Seizures
Moms to be have often debated whether or not to eat Maggi in pregnancy. Needless to say, the new finding seems to make the proposition risky for your baby, both in the womb and outside. Too exorbitant a price to pay for a seemingly innocuous snack your children love? Well, Maggi noodles has never been the epitome of a nutritious snack! It has traditionally been made from refined flour or maida – known to be linked to obesity and digestive problems. In recent times, the shelves abound with atta and oats variants of the noodles. While these are definitely healthier, the taste-maker still comes with too much salt and this can cause unnatural water retention in the body.
Delicious Snacks In a Little Over 2 Minutes
Do your children associate Maggi noodles with winter mornings, hostel nights or weekday quick bites? As Moms, though we may never have advocated Maggi as a healthy snack, it sure has been a guilty meal we sometimes stirred up to save time. Even though this may not be the end of the road for Maggi noodles, why not take a breather from instant and processed foods in general? Here are some awesome snacks you can whip up for your family (and yourself!) in very little time and also pat yourself on the back for going down the health route:
1. Egg/Paneer Bhurji
A spicy, delicious and filling snack you can serve with bread. It is ready in a jiffy and keeps your kid satisfied until dinner.
2. Dahi Vada
This creamy, tangy and tempting snack is a source of delight for all ages. You also lend your kids the health and digestive benefits of curd.
3. Bhelpuri
Super quick to prepare and super delicious to munch, bhelpuri works great to enliven dull evenings. Add generous quantities of namkeen, lemon and chillies for the zing.
4. Fruit Chaat
Mix a number of cut fruits with chaat masala and pepper and serve with toothpicks. Fruits come packed with taste and minerals!
5. Vegetable/Chicken soup
This is a healthy option especially for monsoonal evenings. It doesn't take much time to prepare if you have some tomatoes, fresh veggies or minced chicken handy.
The thought of not spotting your kid's favourite Maggi noodles on the shelves is unsettling. While the tables may still turn, this is a good time to reflect on our snacking options and change the habits that may be doing us more harm than good. If you have been an instant noodles loyalist, do tell us what quick snacks you now plan to come up with for your family. Get your creative juices flowing! Read more
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How to: 5 Important Tips to Shop on SheIn, Romwe and AliExpress Without Getting Cheated!
These sites provide a wide array of tantalising choices - but pick the wrong item, and you're in for a world of inconvenience and disappointment! Stay on top of your shopping game with these tips!
There’s nothing like the feeling of window-shopping in the comfort of your home, now is there? Bundled up all comfy on your couch, nursing your coffee in one hand, swiping and scrolling through the numerous and glamorous choices that urge you to pull out your debit card and splurge on a ‘little treat’ for yourself - then finally giving in to the temptation! So what if there is a long waiting period because the shopping site is an international one - surely, the items are worth it! You endure the 7-day wait; your phone blinks with the notification of ‘Your Order Will Be Arriving Today’; and you finally open up that package to savour your new treasures...
...and see that the dress you ordered is two sizes too small, the purse is a totally different colour, and that all your waiting was anything but worth it!
Online shopping has obviously opened up a world (literally!) of possibilities for shopaholics everywhere, and it’s wonderful to see that global sites are blessing us with products that were earlier ‘far out of our reach’, by shipping to India. But there are instances when your order goes awry and returns are impossible, and you’re stuck with something you didn’t want in the first place. So how do you avoid these mishaps, and make sure online shopping offers the convenience that it promises?
Enter, our one-stop guide to shopping from sites like SheIn, Romwe, AliExpress and so on, so that you can get a bang for your buck!
Tips to Shop Online on International Sites Without Getting Cheated
While it is indeed lucky that the world’s fashion offerings are barely a click away, you need to ensure that you’re on top of your game and are not cheated at the end of the day.
Let’s just be clear on one aspect right in the beginning - these sites are offering fashionable pieces for quite a steal of a price, which means the quality of the pieces MAY not be all that you expect it to be. ‘Quantity over quality’ is the principle followed by these sites; so you probably will not be getting some stellar-quality outfits and accessories for the cheap prices you’re charged. It will always be prudent to keep your expectations on the lower side!
Follow these tips for a successful shopping experience:
1. Always Read the User Reviews!
You may skip the ‘Terms and Agreement’ clauses like you always do, but do not miss the customer reviews. Several users share photo reviews of the products they have bought and it gives you the exact scoop on how these items will look on you once you’ve bought them for yourself. And that’s how you can prevent yourself from buying that sexy black top that looks amazing in the picture online, but like a boxy, loose piece of cloth on an unhappy customer!
Additional tip: - If the picture doesn’t look like it’s shot against a normal white background like most shopping sites, or appears extremely ad-like, switch to your next option. These sites tend to source pictures from other brands and may not be giving you the accurate picture of what’s truly in store for you!
2. Sizing Matters
It may be one of the more tedious aspects of shopping online, but invest time in studying the measurements described of the item online. It will be helpful to keep in mind that when it comes to Chinese sites, petite and large may mean totally different things as compared to Indian sizes, thanks to the difference in body structures in general. Go through the actual metric measurements listed on the items and make your choices accordingly. You may find that you are purchasing a whole different size than what you thought initially!
Additional Tip: Observe the ‘Did the item fit well?’ question that comes under customer reviews on the ‘SheIn’ site. If ‘True to Size’ is a popular choice, you may be looking at a winning piece.
3. It’s All in the Details
Read through every last detail that you can find of the item you’re interested in. As mentioned earlier, the pictures you see may not speak a 1000 words - and it may be when you receive the order that you see the lack of fasteners like buttons and zippers, or how the woolen-looking sweatshirt that reached you may be made of flimsy fabric. Take the time to understand the nitty-gritty bits of the product you’re buying - after all, you are spending your own hard-earned money on it.
Several shoppers have found that the same product has been listed on both SheIn and Romwe plenty of times, identical to the last detail, and costing much lesser on Romwe. But while the price may make your purse happy, the quality may not - maybe it’s worth spending a couple of extra bucks sometimes!
4. Learn About Returns and Refunds
Sites such as SheIn and Romwe require the customer to bear the costs of shipping when returning the product; AliExpress offers the additional option of keeping the product while agreeing to a refund from the seller. Similarly, make sure that you check for ‘Free Shipping’ if the option is available, and that you are sure of the quantity of the product as well. Returning the products will most definitely not be a cheap process; so, try to apply the ‘prevention is better than cure’ principle with your purchases and make wise choices!
5. Follow Those Who Lead the Way
You’ll find an entire tribe of fashion bloggers who have devoted their lives to ‘trying on stuff, so that you don’t have to’. Look up pictures of them on Instagram and their video reviews of the various products they’ve bought; it’s better to learn from someone who’s been there, and done that! Scroll away through related hashtags on Instagram to get a clear picture (pun not intended!)
Vlogger Komal shares her experiences on shopping on SheIn in this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLbZFK3zkAc
Komal was quite satisfied with most of the items that she bought, and the sizing was absolutely perfect in most cases.
She mentions that the items were a total steal for the prices that she paid, and that finding such pieces in India would be difficult.
Real Shoppers Share Their Experiences
We asked four Indian women for reviews on their shopping experiences on these sites, and here’s what they had to say!
Tianna C - Content Writer, Mumbai
I've been shopping from AliExpress for close to a decade! It's my go-to place for everything funky I own. I usually look up things on the internet and search for them on AliExpress and buy them for a fraction of the cost! ALWAYS check reviews and seller ratings to be on the safer side for quality, sizing and scams. Out of the 10, 1 item will be almost always be unsatisfactory, but for the price you pay, it's still worth it."
Nitya V - Marketing Manager, Bhopal
“Romwe as a platform gives you lot of options to choose from in various categories, from home decor to fashion to stationery! The products’ designs are fairly young, jazzy, and cute, and the site has various offers and deals running from time-to-time, giving you great stuff at throw-away prices.
I bought 2 pairs of earrings, 3 tops and a pair of jeans. The cloth quality was pretty good. The one problem I faced was that they don’t have a reverse pick-up policy, because of which even though I didn’t quite fit into the jeans; I still kept it in hopes of magic happening in future!
They have great looking products but some might end up looking cheap. So reading reviews is a must. Secondly, if you are buying clothes, buy 1 or 2 first to gauge the offering, rather than ordering loads of stuff, and regretting it later because you will have to courier it all.”
Rose P, SEO Specialist, Pune
“I’ve shopped just once on SheIn, but I’m going to continue for sure - I got what I wanted and the quality of the sweater I ordered was quite good. I’d recommend this to people who want a wide variety of trendy choices and to make your purchases when there is a sale. I’m definitely a happy customer!”
Romita P, Social Media Manager, Bangalore
“The first time I placed an order on SheIn, I received a defective piece of a pullover that I had ordered (the print was peeling off). I contacted customer care, not really expecting much of a response since they aren't exactly known for the same. However, they confirmed within 24 hours that they will initiate a refund for the piece. While my expectations of the quality weren't sky-high anyway (the order being a test run), the customer care experience was a pleasantly surprising experience, which was the reason I’ve made more purchases from SheIn.
P.S. As good as the customer service is about defective pieces, I doubt that they will initiate refunds if the quality is low, since the products are cheap. So I'd suggest that you ALWAYS check reviews regarding the material's thickness and the material in the description to ensure that, at the least, the product is wearable.”
There you have it, straight from the horse’ mouth!
Now, go conquer the world of trendy and affordable high-fashion armed with the tips and tricks you know, and make sure to spread the love among fellow shopaholics by sharing the knowledge! Read more
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All children are God's rare gifts to all mothers. My girl, Karthika Lakshmi is a wonderful gift in our beautiful life. My motherhood phase is going happily after the arrival of my daughter. She always wakes up at 5 am every day, almost before all the other members of our family wake up. She plays indoor games, especially with her dolls. She smiles beautifully. Sometimes, she cries because of going outside with bike. She likes dressing and wearing beautiful dresses. She likes massages with coconut oil. She always eats calmly without giving any trouble to the family members. She always goes to the temple with her grandmother. She even goes out sometimes with her grandparents, mostly with her grandfather. She likes drinking milk. My daughter Karthika Lakshmi is a very active girl. She always watches serial with us. She also listens to beautiful music with me. My daughter Karthika Lakshmi has two elder cousin brothers, Rishi Varun and Sai Vasanthi. She plays games with them. She has given me a lot of joy and happiness with her cute behaviour.
Being a mother, I prefer to give her nutritious food like oatmeal, badam, full-fat milk, and the mixed nutrition powder with brown millets, toor dal, chana dal, kaju, badam, oats, pasta, corn and other healthy nutrients. Sometimes, I give her popcorn and jowar flakes, wheat flakes. These are very healthy foods. Breastfeeding a baby is also important. Breastfeeding plays a major role in the life of mothers as well. Breastfeeding is best for babies till two years of age as a mother's milk has lots of vitamins and minerals that helps a baby grow healthily. Breastfeeding useful in preventing some health diseases like asthma, cough, cold, motions, fever and pains and so on. Breastfeeding milk has lots of vitamins like Iron, vitamin D and rich in calcium and folic acid, B complex vitamins and so on.
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From a C-section delivery to almost no milk, in the beginning, to happily breastfeeding currently, my journey as a new mother has been a roller-coaster one. After way too many lactation sessions, a lot of stress, constant effort, and a near defeat, I finally emerged victoriously.
I used to sit for long hours to feed my baby, mostly in vain. My mother told me that I am adamant about sitting for long as that would hurt my back. Also, the newborn girl would be cranky as she would not get the amount of milk she needed. I always asked her to support me and ensured that I would not let my child starve.
Consuming a lot of fluids and healthy mashed food helped me survive through all odds during those days. At one point, I thought I would have to feed my baby with only formula milk. However, my willpower helped me breastfeed my baby. Also, my baby never gave up sucking my breasts, even when she did not get any milk, and I gave her an easy option of sucking from a bottle. Doctors may recommend feeding with a bowl and spoon in such situations, but I realized that babies don’t like the gaps between each spoon.
As my little girl’s weight wasn’t increasing as required, the pediatrician I consulted suggested I take tablets to increase the milk flow to my breasts. I took the medicines for two weeks, and it helped me in the end. I could finally breastfeed my baby without any problem.
From my experience, I learned that it is important to take enough rest, be happy, and sometimes push yourself beyond your comfort to give the best to your kid. The immunity that a child gets from mother’s milk will not be available in formula milk. You will also feel happy to see your child happy and growing healthily. It feels great to see your baby snuggling in your lap, guarded by your hands, and close to your heart
However, if you cannot feed breastmilk, you should know that feeding the baby with formula milk does not make you a bad mother. You are still the same caring and loving mother your child deserves.
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