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14 Best Home Remedies for Fever in Children
Fevers are common among children. And so is the dilemma that parents face when a child has fever—to rush to the doctor or treat the child at home.
To take an informed decision, it’s important to understand why children have a fever. Fever is a self-defence mechanism used by the human body to fight infections. At high temperatures, the body produces white blood cells which provide defence against an infection and restrain the growth of virus or bacteria. Interestingly, lowering the fever may actually hamper the body's natural mechanism to fight the infection.
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Facts About Fever in Children
Most parents worry about a fever and do everything to bring it down. However, the measure of temperature is not the best indicator of whether or not a fever is cause for concern. As a parent, you need to observe how comfortable your child is. If your child has a low fever and is active, you may not need to intervene at all! However, it is important to monitor food and fluid intake, and the pattern of urination of a child with a fever. If these are normal, there is no need to panic or rush to a paediatrician. Simply observe the child for signs of improvement or change. However, if your child is uncomfortable, and the fever crosses 104 degrees or persists for two consecutive days, it is time to see a doctor.
While taking that syrup might be easy, it is not necessarily the best option. Opting for natural remedies for fever at home helps your child build immunity by boosting the body's ability to fight an infection. Medicines are foreign substances which need to be metabolised. Moreover, medicines like Tylenol, Ibuprofen and Advil that are usually administered to reduce fever can cause liver failure and other harmful side effects like asthma or gastrointestinal bleeding if consumed regularly. It is best to administer such medicines only if natural ways to reduce fever fail, or in the following cases when you must contact your paediatrician immediately:
If the child is an infant with a fever of 100.4 degrees or more
If the child has a weak immune system because of another issue such as chemotherapy
If the child's fever lasts for two to three consecutive days without accompanying cough, cold or pain
If the child experiences breathing trouble along with fever
14 Home Remedies to Treat Fever in Children
If you wake up at night and find out that your child’s forehead feels warm, do not panic. Take a deep breath and analyse the following:
If your baby is suffering from cold, then he/she is likely to get a fever
Your child can have a fever post vaccination
Many babies have a fever during teething
Here are some effective remedies for fever in children, borrowed straight from a mother’s book! These are remedies that our mothers and grandmothers swear by and are very potent in providing relief from fever:
1. Rubbing an Onion
If you are an Indian, you must have heard your mother and grandmother preach about the medicinal benefits of onion. Onion not only helps in reduction of body temperature but also relieves the body of pains during fever. Simply cut one whole onion into thin slices and rub 2 to 3 pieces on your child's feet for a few minutes. This process may be repeated twice a day to reduce fever.
2. Ginger Bath
Ginger is capable of killing bacteria which are responsible for fever in children. It helps in sweating which, in turn, helps remove body heat and toxins. Add about 2 tablespoons of ginger powder to a bathtub filled with warm water. The powder needs to be stirred well. You can give your ailing child a warm ginger bath. Sweating post bath will reduce his body heat and flush out the toxins. Ginger can be an effective home treatment for fever in children. When giving a bath, avoid contact with your toddler’s eyes.
3. Chamomile Tea
Chamomile Tea is a good remedy for fever. Boil water and soak chamomile tea leaves for a minute. Add honey to it and give your child as many drops as he/she can take about two times a day. Some children do not enjoy the change of taste, so keep your fingers crossed.
4. Lemon Juice Added to Honey
Vitamin C in lemon strengthens our body's immunity. Honey provides our body with nourishment. A combination of the two is effective in reducing fever. You can add 1 tablespoon of honey to 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix it well and feed your toddler. His fever is sure to reduce.
5. Massage your Baby with Mustard Oil and Garlic
You must have heard that mustard oil and garlic effectively reduce fever. This is indeed true. In addition, it releases body pain and helps in sweating to remove body toxins. Just heat 2 tablespoons of mustard oil and add 1 tablespoon of garlic paste to it. Leave the mixture undisturbed for 2 minutes. Apply the mixture on your child's chest, feet, palms, back and neck prior to bedtime.
6. Egg White Soak
Take 3 tablespoons of egg white and beat it in a small bowl. Dip a clean piece of cloth in it. Leave the cloth to soak for a minute and then cover the feet of your child with the cloth. Leave it on your child's feet for an hour. It will lower your baby's body temperature. You can repeat the process to reduce his/her fever effectively.
7. Raisins
Owing to the presence of antioxidant and antibacterial properties, raisins effectively reduce fever by fighting infections. You can soak around 25 raisins in ½ a cup of water for 1 hour. When the raisins become soft, crush them and strain the liquid. Juice from half a lime may be added to this liquid. Feed your child with this liquid twice daily and watch the fever go down.
Home Remedies for Viral Fever
Viral fevers are seasonal infections and can be taken care of at home. There are quite a few viral fever home remedies for toddlers:
1. Coriander Seeds
Phytonutrients and vitamins present in coriander (dhaniya) seeds help in building the body's immunity. This can effectively protect your child against viral fever. Add coriander seeds to boiling water. When the solution cools down, strain it, and add milk and sugar. Serve the soothing drink to your child to reduce the fever.
2. Dill Seeds
Dill seeds contain monoterpenes and flavonoids which act as an antimicrobial agent to fight against viral fever by effectively reducing body temperature. You may prepare a decoction and feed this to your child to reduce his fever.
3. Basil Leaves
Basil or Tulsi leaves have antibiotic, germicidal properties. They are additionally anti-bacterial and fungicidal in nature. Tulsi has been used for fighting viral fever since long. You need to boil 20 tulsi leaves in a litre of water and add half spoon of powdered clove to it. Boil the solution till it reduces to half and feed it to your child every two hours. It can reduce fever.
4. Rice Starch
Rice starch acts as a diuretic agent. It helps in strengthening the body's immune system. It promotes urination which helps in flushing out body toxins. You can use rice starch as a home remedy for effectively reducing viral fever.
5. Fenugreek Seeds
Fenugreek (methi) seeds contain alkaloids, saponins and diosgenin which bear immense medicinal values. They can effectively reduce viral infections. You need to soak fenugreek seeds in water over the night. Make your child sip the strained water throughout the day. It can effectively reduce fever.
6. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil also has antibacterial and antiviral properties. You can make your child consume it in small quantities by mixing it with his food.
7. Cod Liver Oil
Cod liver oil consumption is in general effective in boosting the body's immune system. Give it to your child regularly to ward off seasonal infections.
Tips to Reduce Fever Naturally
Also keep these natural remedies in mind to soothe your child without medical intervention.
1. A Sponge Bath or Warm Bath
For infants, a warm sponge bath and for bigger children, a warm bath in a tub can be really soothing during fever. A warm bath helps regulate temperature. The body temperature comes down as the water evaporates from the body. A cold water bath should be avoided during fever. Cold water can trigger shivering and may raise the body temperature further.
Note: In the olden days, massaging with a specific rubbing alcohol to treat fever was common practice. However, research indicates that alcohol can spike temperature and even lead to alcohol poisoning. This remedy is best avoided
2. Use the Fan Judiciously
You might want to revisit the old notions such as switching off the fan if your child has a fever. Make sure that your child must be placed in a room, which is well-ventilated and airy. You can always keep the fan on to facilitate air circulation around the child. Just lower the speed of the fan to make sure that the temperature of the room is normal so that the child does not shiver
3. Feed your Child at Regular Intervals
During fever, the body needs more of Vitamin A, B, C, Calcium, Sodium and Iron. The diet recommended is a high-calorie, high-protein, low-fat and high-fluid diet. Bone broth or chicken soup with vegetables can be fed to the child. Bone broth has a high content of cartilage which helps in the generation of white blood cells that defend the body against infections.
Make sure your child consumes food that is easily digestible. Feed the child every two hours initially and when the child is better, you may reduce the frequency to once in four hours. Do not force your child to eat. Spicy, fatty and high fibrous foods need to be avoided as they are difficult to digest. Custard, light dal, eggs, baked fish, cereals, boiled vegetables and dry fruits are good meal choices. If you have an infant, strained bananas and mashed potatoes are perfect. Khichdi made of rice and lentils is another good option
4. Keep your Child Hydrated
Apart from soups and solid food, fluid intake in the form of water and juices is essential. Fruit juices, glucose water, milk, barley water, coconut water and buttermilk boost the body's energy level and give it the strength it needs to recover. Newborn babies, who are being breastfed, should be fed every 10 minutes. If the baby is bottle-fed, make sure you increase the number of feedings to compensate for fluid loss from the body. A newborn needs to receive about 30ml extra with each feed. A one-year-old may need up to 90ml extra at each feeding. When in doubt, discuss this with your doctor as the amount of extra feed needed will vary based on the baby’s age and weight. ORS (oral rehydration solution) also helps compensate for inadequate fluid intake which is an important part of fever treatment at home
5. Choose Light Clothing
During fever, children should be dressed in light clothes to ease the loss of body heat. Layers of clothing aggravate fever by trapping body heat. Use a blanket if the child is shivering
6. Stay Indoors
Do not expose your child to direct sunlight during fever. Keep the child in a cool and shaded place, preferably indoors. It is better to avoid excessive exposure to public places as a weak body is vulnerable to infections
7. Rest and Sleep are Healers
Adequate rest and sleep can refresh the child. During rest, the body can dedicate energy to healing rather than distributing it to deal with other activities. If the child is reluctant to sleep, pick activities which can restrict movement like colouring, solving puzzles, or playing with a favourite toy. If you have time, tell them stories, watch videos together or teach them rhymes. This way, with less movement, the body will be able to direct more energy towards healing the actual ailment
8. Saline Drops can Reduce Fever
Saline drops can be prepared by adding a ¼ tablespoon of salt in 230ml water. The water needs to be stirred till the salt dissolves completely. Carefully put 2 drops in each nostril of your child with a dropper. Administering saline drops helps clear a congested nose and reduces fever
9. Avoid Exposure to Smoke
Smoking suppresses the body’s immune system. On being exposed to smoke, the body has to fight harder to fight against the viruses and bacteria. This increases the body temperature. Hence, ensure that your little one is not exposed to passive smoking from cigarette, nicotine or any other tobacco products
10. Use a Cold Compress
Natural home remedies for fever in babies include using a cold compress. A cold compress on the forehead and nape can efficiently reduce fever in toddlers. Add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to 4 tablespoons of cold water. Apple cider vinegar is effective for heat removal from the body. The ingredients need to be mixed well. Use a piece of clean cloth to soak the mixture for a minute. Remove excess water and place it on your child's forehead and/or nape for a few minutes.
11. Steam Inhalation Helps
If fever is accompanied by cold, then steam can aid removal of mucus responsible for fever. A steam bath can be an effective fever treatment at home. Fill in hot water into a vaporiser and add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to it. Help your child take inhale the steam. Breathing the warm and moist air will help in removal of mucus and thus, reduce fever
Dealing with Febrile Seizures
Febrile seizures are a common phenomenon amongst toddlers. Wondering what a febrile seizure is? In children aged 6 months to 5 years, high fever can be accompanied by convulsions. You may see your child drooling, rolling his eyes or vomiting. It is also possible that his/her body may jerk, twitch or become stiff. The seizure may last from a few seconds up to 15 minutes which is usually considered very long. Contact your paediatrician immediately if the seizure continues beyond 3 minutes. To comfort your child during a seizure, place him on his side. To avoid choking on vomit, turn his head carefully to one side. Do not feed him anything during the seizure, not even medicine.
So, try these Indian home remedies for fever that do not bear any harmful side effects. Try these as a first line of medication. However, if you do not see improvement or observe that the symptoms are getting worse, consult a doctor. Read more
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Easy Evening Snack Recipes for Tea Time with Family
Indians love their food and take great interest in its preparation too. Be it breakfast, lunch, dinner or evening snacks, food for any time of the day holds equal importance in almost all Indian households. Making main course meals may not be that big a deal, but you may really need to strain your brains when it comes to making evening snacks. Well, not anymore, because we shall be sharing some yummy and quick evening snacking ideas that you can enjoy with your family at tea time.
Quick and Yummy Tea Time Snack Recipes
Here are some quick and yummy snacks that you can relish at tea time:
1. Stuffed Bread Pakoda
Bread pakora is one of the most loved evening snacks, and it is an easy recipe with besan that can be enjoyed with tea or coffee. However, we have added cheese to the recipe and have given it a creamier twist.
Ingredients
Besan or gram flour -1 cup
Carom seeds (ajwain) - ½ teaspoon
Red chilli powder- ½ teaspoon
Ginger-garlic paste - ½ teaspoon
Green chilli paste - ¼ teaspoon
Garam masala powder - ¼ teaspoon
Cheese spread – 2 tablespoons
Green coriander – 2 tablespoons, chopped
Chaat masala- ½ teaspoon
Baking soda – ¼ teaspoon
Bread slices – 6
Salt to taste
Water – ¾ cup or as required
Oil for frying
Prep Time: 10 to 12 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Directions
Sieve besan and baking soda together in a bowl.
Add salt, carom seeds (ajwain), chilli powder, ginger-garlic paste, green chilli paste, garam masala powder and green coriander to the besan and mix well. Add water till it becomes a smooth paste.
Take two bread slices at a time, cut corners.
Apply cheese spread on both the sides and cut the bread slices diagonally to give a triangular shape.
Heat oil in a pan for frying.
Dip the bread with cheese in the besan mix and fry from both the sides until its crisp.
Take out the pakoras and sprinkle chaat masala on it.
Serve hot with tomato sauce.
Servings: Serves 3 to 4 people
2. Cheese and Corn Rolls
These rolls have a cheese filling inside, and your little ones will love them. This healthy vegetarian recipe can be fried or baked as per your preferences.
Ingredients
Medium-sized potatoes, 6 to 7
Corn kernels- ½ cup
Mozzarella cheese- ½ cup
Crushed garlic- 1 teaspoon
Cornstarch -1 tablespoon
Bread slices – 3 to 4
Red chilli powder- ½ teaspoon
Garam masala powder- ¼ teaspoon
Chaat masala – ½ teaspoon
Black pepper- ½ teaspoon
Salt to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes
Directions
Boil the potatoes and corn kernels separately and keep aside to cool.
Once potatoes cool down, peel and mash them in a bowl.
Add boiled corn kernels, crushed garlic, cornstarch, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, black pepper and salt and mix well. Shred the bread sliced and mix it well with the potato mixture. Divide the mix into 15 to 20 equal sized balls.
Take each ball, dig a hole with your finger and add the grated mozzarella cheese in it. Roll the ball in an elongated shape. Repeat the same step with all the potato balls.
Heat oil in a wok and deep fry these rolls until they turn golden brown and crispy.
Serve hot with tartar sauce and mustard sauce.
Serving: Serves 5 to 6 people
3. Yummy Bread Pizza
You no longer require a pizza base to make a yummy pizza for your family because this tea time snack using bread tastes nothing but yum! However, we prefer bigger bread slices for this recipe.
Ingredients
Bread slices – 4 to 5
Mozzarella cheese, grated- 1 cup
Capsicum, thinly sliced- 1 medium
Onion, thinly sliced- 1 medium
Baby corns, thinly sliced- ¼ cup
Mushrooms, chopped, - ¼ cup
Salsa sauce – 4 to 5 tablespoons
Oregano seasoning – 1 teaspoon
Black pepper- ¼ teaspoon
Butter -1 tablespoon
Oil – 1 teaspoon
Prep Time: 10 to 12 minutes
Cooking Time: 8 to 10 minutes
Directions
Heat oil in a non-stick pan.
Add capsicum, onions, baby corn and mushrooms to it.
Add pepper and salt, cook on high flame for 3 to 4 minutes. Keep aside.
Take the bread slices and spread salsa sauce on them.
Spread the vegetable mix on it and top it up with grated mozzarella cheese.
Grease the baking dish with butter and preheat the oven at 180 degrees.
Bake the slices for 6 to 7 minutes.
Cut the bread into four parts and sprinkle with oregano seasoning.
Serve hot with tomato and mustard sauce.
Serving: Serves 4 to 5 people
4. Crispy Masala Matthris
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This is a famous North Indian tea time recipe with maida and a little spicy twist.
Ingredients
Maida or refined flour – 2 cups
Carom seeds- ½ teaspoon
Dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)- 2 tablespoons
Red chilli powder- ½ tablespoon
Garam masala powder- ½ tablespoon
Cornstarch – 1 tablespoon ( you can also use custard powder)
Ghee- 2 tablespoons
½ cup or more water, for kneading the dough
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
Prep Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 to 15 Minutes
Directions
Take refined flour and add ajwain, kasoori methi, red chilli powder, garam masala powder and salt. Mix well.
Add one tablespoon ghee to this dry flour mixture and mix well.
Add water to make a firm dough.
Take the leftover ghee and mix cornstarch in it. Make a smooth paste.
Roll the dough into a flat roti and apply this corn paste on it.
Roll the dough gently, cut ½ inch pieces from it and gently roll them again.
Heat the oil and fry the matthris on medium flame until they turn crisp.
Serve once the matthris cool down.
Serving: Serves 6 to 7 people
5. Stuffed Aloo Tikki
If you love Aloo Tikki but are looking for a tea time snack that’s non-fried, then you can bake this one too. Also, we have used cheese and peas filling here; you can choose nuts or any other stuffing of your choice.
Ingredients
For Tikki
Medium-Sized potatoes, boiled- 5 to 6
Ginger garlic paste- ½ teaspoon
Red chilli powder- ¼ teaspoon
Cumin powder- ½ teaspoon
Garam masala powder- ½ teaspoon
Dried mango powder- ½ teaspoon
Medium-sized onion, finely chopped- 2
Green chillies, finely chopped- 2
Cornstarch – 1 tablespoon
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
For Filling
Cottage cheese- ½ cup
Green peas- ¼ cup
Red chilli powder – ¼ teaspoon
Chaat masala- ½ teaspoon
Salt
Oil- 1 teaspoon
Prep Time: 12 to 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Directions
Take the boiled potatoes and mash them nicely.
Add ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, dried mango powder, chopped onions, chopped green chillies, cornstarch and salt to the mashed potatoes and mix well. Keep aside.
Take a non-stick pan and add oil to it.
Add green peas and cook for a few minutes
Add cottage cheese, red chilli powder, chaat powder and salt. Cook until the water dries up. Let it cool.
Take the potato mixture and make small balls.
Make a small hole in each ball using your finger for a spoon.
Stuff each potato ball or tikki with the cottage cheese filling.
Heat the oil and fry the aloo tikkis until golden brown.
Serve hot with imli chutney or mint chutney.
Serving: Serves 5 to 6 people
6. Hara Bhara Kebab
This is a great Indian tea time snack for diabetics because it contains fenugreek leaves, which are good for diabetic patients. This is also a great snacking option for kids who otherwise resent eating greens.
Ingredients
Medium sized potatoes, boiled - 6 to 7
Dried fenugreek leaves- 2 to 3 tablespoons
Boiled peas- 1 cup
Spinach leaves, blanched and pureed- 2 to 3 tablespoons
Cornstarch- 2 tablespoons
Breadcrumbs- 3 to 4 tablespoons
Green chillies, chopped- 3 to 4
Curry leaves, chopped- 4 to 4 tablespoons
Dried mango powder- ½ tablespoon
Cumin powder- ½ tablespoon
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying
Prep Time: 12 to 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Directions
Mash the boiled potatoes well.
Take the boiled peas and mash them well too. Mix it with the potato mixture.
Add dried fenugreek leaves, pureed spinach leaves, chopped green chillies, chopped curry leaves, dried mango powder, cumin powder and salt. Mix well.
Add cornstarch and mix well. Make small flattened balls of equal size.
Place breadcrumbs in a dish and coat the kebabs nicely from all the sides.
Heat oil and fry kebabs in them until they turn golden brown.
Serve with green chutney.
Serving: Serves 6 to 7 people
7. Banana Cinnamon Pancake
This is a healthy pancake recipe that your kids would eat without any fuss.
Ingredients
Refined flour or maida- 1 ½ cups
Medium-sized banana- 2
Cinnamon powder- ¼ teaspoon
Powdered sugar- ¾ cup
Eggs – 3
Milk – 1 cup
Baking powder- ½ tablespoon
Fresh cream – 2 heaped spoons
Butter – 2 tablespoons
A handful of mixed nuts ( walnuts, pine nuts, etc.)
Honey or maple syrup for topping
Prep Time: 7 to 8 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 to 12 minutes
Directions
Sieve the baking powder and flour and keep it aside.
Mix eggs and powdered sugar. Once it is frothy, add milk and mix well.
Mash the bananas nicely and gently mix in the egg mixture.
Add cinnamon powder and fresh cream to the mixture and mix nicely.
Slowly add the flour mixture while mixing it gently. Attain a thick pouring consistency, if required, add more milk.
Heat a pan over the flame and grease it with butter.
Add the pancake cake batter and cook well from both the sides.
Top the pancakes with honey and mixed nuts. Serve hot.
You may also add grated apples, chopped strawberries and other such fruits in the pancake batter.
Serving: Serves 4 to 5 people
8. Cocktail Soya Samosa
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This cocktail samosa is ideal for all soya fans, and it is fairly easy to make. If you are watching your weight, bake the samosa instead of frying.
Ingredients
For samosa dough
Refined flour – 2 cups
Carom seeds (ajwain)- 1 teaspoon
Ghee- 1 tablespoon
Salt – ½ teaspoon
Water – ½ cup ( or more to make the dough)
For samosa filling
Soya granules- 1 cup
Boiled peas- ½ cup
Cashew nuts – 2 tablespoons
Red chilli powder- ½ teaspoon
Cumin powder- ½ teaspoon
Turmeric powder- ½ teaspoon
Garam masala powder- ½ teaspoon
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
Prep Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 to 12 minutes
Directions
Take the flour; add carom seeds (ajwain), ghee and salt in it.
Add water and make a stiff dough. Cover and keep aside.
Soak soya granules in warm water for 3 to 4 minutes. Take out the granules and squeeze out the extra water.
Take tablespoon oil in a heavy bottomed pan. Add boiled peas and soya granules and cook for a few minutes. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and salt and cook for few more minutes. Let it cool.
Roll the samosa dough and fill in the soya filling.
Heat the oil in a pan and fry the samosa on medium flame.
Serve hot with imli chutney.
Serving: Serves 5 to 6 people
9. Vegetable Sandwich
You can add chicken salami or shredded chicken to this sandwich recipe to make it a non-vegetarian sandwich.
Ingredients
Brown bread slices – 6
Green capsicum, thinly sliced- 1
Lettuce, finely chopped- 1 cup
Onions, finely sliced- 2
Tomatoes, thinly sliced- 2
Green olives, sliced- 10 to 15
Cucumber, thinly sliced- 1
Pickled jalapeño, sliced- 2 to 3
Vegetarian mayonnaise- 3 tablespoons
Honey mustard – 2 tablespoons
Mustard sauce- 1 tablespoon
Butter – 2 tablespoons
Cheese slices- 3
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Prep Time: 10 to 12 minutes
Cooking Time: 4 to 5 minutes
Directions
Roast the bread in a pan by applying some butter on both sides.
Spread mayonnaise, honey mustard sauce and mustard sauce on both the sides of the bread.
Start placing the vegetables one by one, as per your preference on one slice of the bread.
Sprinkle salt and pepper on the vegetables.
Cut the cheese slice into half and place on the vegetables.
Put the other bread slice and cut horizontal.
Alternatively, you can roast the bread with cheese in the microwave for 3 to 4 minutes and then put the veggies over it.
For the non-vegetarian option, place the chicken salami or shredded chicken after placing the vegetables.
Serve with french fries and tomato sauce.
Serving: Serves 4 to 6 people
10. Chinese Cocktail Idli
Turn your leftover idlis into an interesting evening tea time snack, or you can use ready-to-make idli batter too for this recipe.
Ingredients
For Idli
Rava- 1 cup
Sour curd- ½ cup
Fruit salt – 1 levelled teaspoon
Salt to taste
Water as required
For Tempering
Capsicum, thinly sliced- 1
Carrot, thinly sliced- 1
Cabbage- ½ cup
Spring onion, chopped- 2 tablespoon
Onions, finely sliced- 2
Soy sauce- 1 tablespoon
Tomato sauce- 2 tablespoon
Red chilli sauce- 1 tablespoon
Black pepper – ¼ teaspoon
Sugar- ½ teaspoon
Oil- 1 teaspoon
Prep Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Directions
Take rava in a bowl, add curd and mix well. Keep aside until you prepare the tempering.
Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add capsicum, carrots, cabbage and onions. Do this for about 3 minutes on high flame.
Add salt, pepper, soy sauce, chilli sauce and tomato sauce. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Let the vegetables remain crisp.
Remove from fire and keep aside.
Add fruit salt to the idli batter and water, if required, to acquire a good consistency.
Grease the idli utensil and pour batter and cook until idlis are done.
Cut one idli into four and mix them well with the cooked vegetable tempering.
Garnish with freshly chopped spring onions.
Serving: Serves 4 to 6 people
These are some easy-to-make snack recipes that you can make for your family and friends. The best thing is you can improvise the recipes as per the taste and preference of your family. Try these recipes and enjoy the fun evening tea-times with your loved ones.
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Anti-Inflammatory Diet - Foods to Eat and Avoid
Chronic inflammation is often caused when the immune system releases chemicals meant for fighting viral and bacterial infections but when none of these is present. Another cause of chronic inflammation is a sedentary lifestyle. To prevent the development of this troublesome issue, it is important to follow an anti-inflammatory diet.
An anti-inflammatory diet is an eating plan to reduce or prevent low-grade chronic inflammation. This diet consists of vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts, lean meats and healthy fats. It is important to keep low-grade chronic inflammation in check as it is a major risk factor for developing serious health problems.
How Is an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Beneficial to Health?
An anti-inflammatory diet tends to limit foods that cause inflammation such as food rich in refined carbs, trans fats, corn-fructose syrup and sugar. This helps to reduce the risk of developing insulin resistance and heart problems. An anti-inflammatory diet also helps in weight loss and prevents any chronic illnesses from developing due to inflammation.
Anti-Inflammatory Foods You Must Eat
Here is an anti-inflammatory foods list:
1. Cherries
Cherries are rich in antioxidants like catechins and anthocyanins which are great for fighting inflammation. Tart cherries are especially good for helping to reduce the risk of disease.
2. Berries
Also rich in antioxidants such as anthocyanins, these are amazing for fighting inflammation and eventually lead to a reduction in the risk of developing various diseases. Blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries are often consumed by people on an anti-inflammatory diet.
3. Broccoli
Well known for being nutritious, broccoli is rich in an antioxidant called sulforaphane, which helps to fight inflammation. This is what makes it one of the most effective anti-inflammatory foods for the stomach.
4. Fatty Fish
Fatty fish is an amazing source of proteins as well as omega-3 fatty acids. The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are able to control inflammation that can eventually lead to diseases such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome and heart disease. Some types of fish to add to your diet are sardines, salmon, mackerel, herring and anchovies.
5. Green Tea
Green tea is an extremely healthy drink and provides many health benefits such as anti-inflammatory properties. EGCG is what makes green tea so healthy and helps in reducing any damage caused by fatty acids to the cells.
6. Avocados
The benefits that this superfood provides are reduced risk of cancer, and heart disease to name a few. As avocados are rich in magnesium, potassium, monosaturated fats and fibres, they protect the body from inflammation.
7. Mushrooms
Though there are different types of mushrooms, most are poisonous and only a few such as shiitake mushrooms, and truffle are edible and rich in antioxidants. A type of mushroom called 'Lion's Mane' is said to reduce inflammation in people with obesity.
8. Capsicum
Bell and chilli peppers are rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C that provide anti-inflammatory properties. These are one of the best foods you should include in your anti-inflammatory diet.
9. Grapes
As they contain anthocyanins, grapes are known to have anti-inflammatory properties. They are also good sources of resveratrol, another component that adds to its anti-inflammatory properties.
10. Tomatoes
Rich in potassium, Vitamin C and lycopene, tomatoes have amazing anti-inflammatory properties. They are also known to help reduce the risk of cancer.
Foods You Must Avoid
Here is a list of foods that you should avoid if you are on an anti-inflammatory diet:
1. Sugars
When sugar is consumed, it leads to the release of cytokines, which can increase inflammation. Cakes, cookies and other types of sweets are high in these. If consumed in excess quantity, they can lead to a host of problems related to inflammation like high blood pressure, weight gain and high cholesterol.
2. Soda
Carbonated drinks often have a lot of sugars added to them, making them bad for your health and likely to cause problems like inflammation.
3. Processed Meats
Meats that are processed like hot dogs and frozen burgers are full of saturated fats, which is known to cause problems related to inflammation.
4. Dairy Products
Saturated fats are present in full-fat dairy products like butter, cheese and whole milk. This can enhance inflammation. Switch to low-fat dairy products if you don't want to stop consuming these.
5. Fried Foods
All fried foods contain omega-6 fatty acids which reduce the good omega-3 fatty acids. This leads to inflammation.
6. Coffee Creamers
When trans fats are consumed, they increase the levels of LDL cholesterol in the body, leading to inflammation. Trans fats are found in coffee creamers and margarine. If you see 'partially hydrogenated oils' on the product label, you shouldn't buy it.
7. Barley, Rye and Wheat
People who suffer from celiac disease and are intolerant to gluten need to avoid whole grains like barley, wheat and rye.
Anti-Inflammatory Diet Chart
Here is a sample non-inflammatory foods diet chart for how your meals should look like in a day:
Meal
What To Eat
Breakfast
Fruits and oats
Morning Snack
Baby carrots and cucumbers
Lunch
Dal with brown rice and vegetables
Snack
Nuts or seeds with green tea
Dinner
Grilled chicken or fish with sautéed spinach with garlic and green beans
How To Follow an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?
Here are a few tips that can help you to follow and stick to an anti-inflammatory diet:
Make sure to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables every day. The vegetables should preferably be organic.
Cut down on the amount of fast food you consume.
Start cutting out sodas and sweet beverages.
Find an anti-inflammatory meal plan that you can stick to. This will help you avoid picking up inflammatory foods.
Drink a lot of water every day.
When you are on-the-go, carry some snacks such as nuts and seeds so that you do not end up snacking on unhealthy food.
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about the anti-inflammatory diet:
1. What Conditions Can an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Treat?
Some of the conditions that can be treated best by an anti-inflammatory diet are psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, Crohn’s disease, colitis, diabetes, eosinophilic esophagitis, obesity, heart disease, Hashimoto’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and lupus.
2. Can an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Reduce My Weight?
An anti-inflammatory diet is mostly comprised of natural and organic foods like fresh fruits and vegetables. Natural foods push the metabolism to work faster, making you lose more calories. This makes an anti-inflammatory diet perfect for weight loss.
3. Can a Vegetarian Diet Help With Inflammation?
Vegetarians have been seen to have higher levels of plasma AA, which is related to low risk of heart diseases and inflammation. It is best to substitute vegetables and fish with meat as consuming animal products has been seen to increase the risk of developing systemic inflammation.
4. Is Apple Cider Vinegar a Natural Anti-Inflammatory?
Apple cider vinegar comes with many benefits and being anti-inflammatory is one of them. As it contains Vitamin C, it's capable of fighting free radicals responsible for inflammation and balancing the level of acidity in the stomach.
Everybody wants to live their lives to the fullest, but when health starts becoming an issue, things don't always go smoothly. Instead of waiting for something to go wrong, it's better to go with the old saying, “Prevention is better than cure”, and try to incorporate an anti-inflammatory diet into your life While fast food and other unhealthy foods taste great, they cause a lot of damage to the body in the long run. Anti-inflammatory herbs and spices are a good way to add anti-inflammatory properties into your diet. This will not only make your meals more delicious but also keep inflammation at bay.
Also Read:
Importance of a Well-Balanced Diet
Negative Calorie Foods
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