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5 Healthy Reasons To Choose Olive Oil For Your Children
Olive oil, a part and parcel of Mediterranean living, is rapidly occupying centrestage in research, medical journals...and your dietician's notes! This immensely healthy and low-fat oil boasts of a spate of benefits that you cannot afford to miss out on. What's especially interesting is that when it comes to children, olive oil can really be a crowd-pleaser. While kids enjoy its distinctive taste and versatility, you as their mom can finally get some peace of mind.
Refined oils have been a staple in several households across the country. While nutritional research has definitely improved their composition over time, there is a lot that remains to be done. Many refined oils are high in poly saturated fats and have been connected to ailments such as hypertension and obesity. While the decision to pick a cooking oil that suits you and your family is a matter of thought and discussion, check out our quick guide on olive oil to help you out. There's a lot that transpires in your cooking oil, which is why you need to make the right decision!
Why Olive Oil Wins Over Refined Oils
1. Packed with Healthy Antioxidants
One of the best things about olive oil is that it is choc-a-bloc with antioxidants. These are vitamins and other nutrients that protect your child's cells from damage and build his immunity. Unlike many refined oils which are rich only in poly unsaturated fatty acids, olive oil is rich in polyphenols. They also act as anti-inflammatory nutrients – a double whammy for your growing child!
2. Helps Prevent and Guard Against Cancer
In these difficult times, when our lifestyles and eating habits have been linked to cancer, olive oil can put your mind at rest. Ongoing research has proved that the polyphenols in olive oil lower our risk of cancer. This is because cancer is often triggered by damage to cell structure and inflammation – something that olive oil fights against.
3. Improves Cognitive Skills in Children
In their growing years, kids can do with all the help they find! What if your cooking oil could help boost their cognitive development? Well, experts believe that olive oil is linked to visual memory and verbal fluency in kids. What's more, if you pick up a brand like Colavita, there's the perfect balance of fruity and spicy flavours too. Absolute kids' favourite material for the pastas and pizzas so predominant in Italian cuisine!
4. Reduces Cholesterol Levels & Prevents Obesity
Even when we are talking about kids, obesity is a very palpable and real risk. Not only does this hamper your child's self esteem but also his long-term health. Olive oil, which contains far less fat than your average refined oil, can help you out here. Almost 75% of the fat in olive oil comes from oleic acid. This is a monounsaturated, omega-9 fatty acid which has been linked to a reduction in bad cholesterol.
5. Keeps Blood Pressure in Control
In what is an alarming situation, kids are now increasingly prone to blood pressure problems even at a young age. Research has connected this to an unhealthy lifestyle and diet. This is abundant reason to consider making the switch to olive oil, which has been proven to regulate blood pressure and maintain overall circulatory health.
Using Olive Oil to Cook for Your Kids
Olive oil is available in various grades based on the degree to which it has been processed. You can pick a grade based on your budget, cooking and dietary requirements, and in consultation with a dietician. It is always a good idea to opt for a research-backed brand such as Figaro Olive Oil that can be used as the cooking base for a variety of recipes. When cooking with olive oil, keep the following instructions in mind:
Feel free to use olive oil for all sorts of cooking - baking, frying or sautéing. Olive oil is a versatile oil that goes well with all flavours.
If you use olive oil selectively, make sure Italian cooking features in your list. For instance, olive oil blends beautifully with pastas and salads of all types.
You can also add olive oil to your child's diet by using it as a salad dressing, or using it to replace fats like butter.
Don't heat extra virgin olive oil too much or it will lose its flavors. If you want, you can use lower grades for cooking.
Store olive oil in a cool and dry place and ideally consume within 1-2 months. This ensures that its phytonutrients remain in top-notch form to boost your child's overall health.
Do you use olive oil for cooking at home? Are your kids fond of Italian food - or are you looking to make meal times more fun?
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Healthy Lifestyle Post Pregnancy: Happiness Commandments for Cheerful Mothers
Healthy lifestyle post pregnancy is a must just like the way it was during pregnancy - in fact, I should say healthy lifestyle is a must no matter what. We look for excuses and cheat meal options just every other second and we always say that our body is craving for it. So here are a few healthy options to get back to a fit body and soul.
1. Have a Set Routine
Kids and a routine might sound crazy, but if you yourself start following a routine like an approximate time to be up, get your breakfast and do other chores and a set time to be sleeping, even your kids will slowly revolve around that routine. This will give you time for yourself and keep you mentally happy.
2. Meditate
Not asking you to chant or do any religious mantras, but if you wish to, why not? Five minutes by the clock just focus on positive energy and thoughts. It will give you such a positive feel through the day that you would achieve more than you thought you could.
3. Eating Healthy
This is something we all have the hardest time following, and the excuse of cravings take us to the next level and then there's no looking back. I swear by drinking hot water with carom seeds, Mint and black cumin water which helped me reduce all the pregnancy weight both times. Reducing carbohydrate intake and increasing protein intake has been another boon that gives more energy in general to carry out tasks at home. So yes, do try the same as it might be as beneficial to you as it's been for me. Munch on chocolates too, but just one big chunky square so that your cravings are well under control. Increasing fibre in the form of oats, fruits, and sauteed veggies will make life so much healthier. Recipes are endless when it comes to yummy healthy food. So say yes to a healthy lifestyle by making minor changes.
4. Drink Water
Increasing your water intake can make things so much easier in terms of good health. The constipation experienced by many due to breastfeeding is controlled. It regulates your unhealthy eating and increases your metabolism, plus adds all the glory benefits it has for the skin.
5. Exercise
How can we forget the most crucial aspect to healthy living? As a mom you have enough on your plate, but that necessarily doesn't count as exercise. Divide you exercise routine into basic 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the evening. It doesn't have to be heading off to gym, but just a basic walk or stretches or abdominal curls which you can plan as day-to-day activity. 15 minutes by the clock don't seem so stressful and those 15 minutes make it all worthwhile.
6. Sleep
Get as much sleep as you can. A wink here or there matters. It keeps the mothers active as well as calm, otherwise you never know how many times a day your temper might boil. If you have someone who can take care of the baby for a while it's a boon; you can just take a wink or a power nap and you ll be refreshed.
7. Hobby
Try doing something during the day which you like. Be it reading a page of a book, or drawing or listening to music or watching your favourite episode. Do what interests you and you enjoy that will keep you positive happy, and you'll be happier to look after your children with a genuine smile on your face.
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How Not to Freak Out Over “Too Dark” Hair Colour
Coloring hair has become a popular way to experiment with your look and hide the greys. But sometimes you might end up with a color that's a tad dark for your taste. Do you know what to do when the hair dye is too dark? Find out and fix it!
Did your hair colouring job just turn into a disaster? If you’re worried that you’re stuck with a hair colour that’s too dark, relax and breathe. It can be fixed with a few simple tricks. You’ll be rocking gorgeous hair in no time!
How to Lighten Hair That Was Dyed Too Dark Using Easy Fixes
1. Clarifying Shampoo: Your Saviour in Disguise
If you’re not happy with the shade that a hair colourant has left you with, it’s a good idea to wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo. The earlier you do it, the better. Clarifying shampoos contain surfactants that strip hair of colour. So, when you’re faced with what to do because your hair dye is too dark, just grab a bottle of clarifying shampoo and use it till the artificial colour begins to fade.
2. Going The Natural Way
Did you know that you can naturally lighten hair colour? Of course, the techniques don't work wonders within a day, but they’re safer than chemical-laden products.
Lemon Juice: Apply lemon juice all over your hair and spend some time in the sun. The citric acid in the juice, when subjected to the heat of the sun, will open up the hair cuticles and lighten your hair colour. Don't expect a miracle -you’ll see a change in about one to two weeks.
Sea Salt: Make a paste of sea salt and water, and apply it to wet hair. Sit for a while in the sun then wash your hair properly. This is one way to lighten dyed hair within a few days.
Honey: Hydrogen peroxide, which is used to lighten hair, is an important constituent of honey. You can use it on your hair without worrying about damage. Add about 1/3 cup of honey to a quarter cup of conditioner, mix and apply it on damp hair. Use a comb to spread out the solution evenly. Cover your hair, leave it overnight and wash it.
3. Get Professional Help
Not everyone will have the patience to go the natural way. If the hair dye you’ve used is too dark and you want to know how to lighten it, you can always seek professional help. Check the box of the hair colour that you used to find a helpline. Call it and try to get in touch with a professional who’ll be able to guide you.
4. Use A Hair Colour Lightener or Remover As A Last Resort
When nothing works, you can try using hair colour removers or lighteners. They will strip your hair of hair colour, but since they’re so strong, they also strip it of softness and moisture. Resort to them only if there’s no other way out and you need your hair lightened quickly.
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Castor oil for baby and for momma health benefits Mom and baby care
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Benefits to baby
You know formula feed babies poop more than breast milk feed babies since breast milk absorbed by the baby body completely.
But breast feeding babies do suffer with contsipation and to avoid castor oil feed is given to the baby early in the morning for pooping.
And the quantity should be minimum when it is fed to baby also check if any allergic reaction. Usually it suits for every one but on the safer side observe for such reactions.
Also, heat rashes are common after baby is born when getting adjusted to the temperature in the world. If you keep applying castor oil to the baby by afternoon that will really makes baby cool. This really helps during summers alot.
Applying castor oil to the hair also very good and it improve hair growth and also darkens hairs.
Massage with castor oil also good and nothing to wrry about sticky part of it, it will easily go away.
Benefits to To be Mom:
Castor oil is given to the mother (to be) before due date since castor oil moves out the total waste from the body by passing motion and it is easy for the Mom to push and deliver via normal. If you use castor oil before due date then doctor need not try any means to send poop out first for normal delivery.
Consuming castor oil throughout pregenancy is not recommend as it may lead to early labour. So only suggestion is to check with your gynocologist and take the castor oil when you are nearing to your due date.
Overall benefits
Healthy skin
Natural moisturizer
Healthy scalp and hairs
Anti inflammatory
Anti fungal
Reduce Acne
If you haven't used it so far please use it for you or little one.it is one hundred percent safe and healthy.
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Q. mam i am 21 week continuing in my pregnancy but my baby not moving as much
Dr Priyanka Kalra
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A. pl do ultrasound. better to show to specialist always as they get the correct diagnosis. try to avoid self and extra medication that will only complicate this and create more damage to the child
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Q. #asktheexperts what is muconium staining?
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A. due to feetal distance that will be mcconium passing in the uterine cavity itself. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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Q. #asktheexperts What should I buy for my baby however I'm just expecting in 2 month
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A. you can get information regarding essentials of the new ones watch any YouTube channel. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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Q. I got faint line all my pregnancy test and I missed my periods for 10 days but USG and TVs test confirm there is no pregnancy is there any chance that it is very early stage that's why it is not visible???? or TVs test is the last thing that can tell that really there is no pregnancy
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A. I think it would be advisable for you to get an ultrasound done with your doctor that’s going to give you a clarity because if there is a pregnancy it would be visible at least at least that sack is visible if it’s a regular pregnancy so it would be advisable to have a test with your doctor
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A. dear Mum, you should not give any sort of gripe water or ghutti to your baby. these are unhealthy and dangerous and can cause infection to your baby. so, these should be completely avoided.
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that is 40 weeks
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