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15 Healthy and Tempting Finger Foods for Toddlers
Toddlers are at that age where they simply do not want to sit in one place while eating. They are too busy exploring everything; their food included. Anything and everything causes them to become distracted and lose interest in their food. Playing with their food actually helps your children to develop and give them the chance to examine the different textures, tastes and colours of the food. In this situation, finger foods are the way to go!
15 Delicious Finger Foods That Your Toddler Will Enjoy Eating
There are plenty of healthy options for you to choose from. Fruits and vegetables are not just healthy and colourful but can be prepared in a way that makes it easy for your child to pick up and eat without much difficulty. There are many easy to make recipes that will make it fun for your children as they explore the world of food. Here are some simple and healthy finger food ideas for toddlers:
1. Steamed Veggie Salad:
A soft and nutritious treat.
What You Will Need :
Steamed vegetables chopped into bite-sized pieces
Salt
How To Prepare:
Mix the vegetables and season with a little salt. Can be served on its own or with a side of meatballs and mashed potatoes.
2. Scrambled Eggs:
Loaded with protein, it will help in muscle formation and healthy growth.
What You Will Need:
One egg
Milk
Half tomato finely chopped
Oil
How To Prepare:
Beat the egg with a teaspoon of milk. Add the tomatoes and salt. Heat one teaspoon of oil and pour out mixture into pan. Mix as it cooks.
3. Fruit Salad:
This is ideal for a hot summer day and helps to clear the skin
What You Will Need:
Watermelon
Mangoes
Papayas
Avocadoes or any soft fruit.
How To Prepare:
Cut into bite-sized pieces, mix and serve.
4. Peas and Beans:
If you want to raise your kids as vegetarians, use this recipe to get their daily dose of protein.
What You Will Need:
Beans of choice
Peas
Salt
How To Prepare:
Drain and wash the beans well before cooking. Wait until the beans are half cooked and then add the peas. Cook until the beans are soft.
5. Eggy Banana Bread :
Laced with the goodness of banana, it helps ease digestion as it is high in fibre.
What You Will Need:
One ripe banana
One egg
20ml milk
Three slices of bread
Butter.
How To Prepare:
Mash the banana and then add the milk and egg. Mix well. Cut the bread into slices and then dip it into the mixture and fry until golden brown on both sides.
6. Mini Pea Pancakes :
High in proteins and fibre, it helps in optimising your toddler’s growth spurts as well as digestion.
What You Will Need:
One cup cooked peas
One cup rolled oats
50g Feta cheese
Half cup cottage cheese and two eggs
How To Prepare:
Blend all the ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Heat the pan over medium heat. Drop about a spoon of the mix into the pan and fry until bubbles appear on one side. Flip and fry until golden brown.
7. Turkey Breast Nuggets:
High in proteins and low in fats, this delicious treat is a better option in the non-vegetarian front.
What You Will Need:
One turkey breast diced into nuggets
Two tablespoons of almond meal
Two tablespoons tapioca
Two teaspoons dry herbs
Quarter teaspoon nutmeg
Half teaspoon fine Himalayan salt,
Two eggs
Two teaspoons minced garlic
Quarter cup almond milk
How To Prepare:
Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Mix the eggs, milk and minced garlic in one bowl and the dry ingredients in another. Dip the turkey bites into the wet ingredients and then the dry. Place them on a baking sheet on a baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway, or until baked through. These make great finger foods for toddlers lunch.
8. Meatballs:
Easy to munch on, these nutritious balls of protein may get cleared out within minutes!
What You Will Need:
Ground meat of choice
Rava
Eggs
Parmesan cheese
Steamed and chopped carrots
How To Prepare:
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for an hour. Preheat oven to 220 degrees Celsius. Using wet hands form into balls and bake for up to 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked through.
9. Frozen Fruity Bites:
A good meal during a hot summer day, it helps your kid cool off and can aid digestion.
What You Will Need :
200g yoghurt
A handful of fresh fruits
How To Prepare:
Line twelve muffin cups on a tray. Spoon some yoghurt into the bottom of the cups. Take a few pieces of fruit and press them into the middle of the yoghurt. Put the tray in the fridge for a couple of hours.
10. Broccoli And Carrots:
An acquired taste, this recipe is high in fibre and can be an effective substitute for laxatives.
What You Will Need :
Broccoli
Carrots
How to Prepare:
Steam the broccoli and carrots well and give them to your toddler. They may take a while to get used to the taste of broccoli, but it is rich in fibre as well as vitamins C and A. The sweetness of the carrots should balance out the taste of broccoli.
11. Cucumber Strips:
Cucumbers are great for soothing sore gums during the teething period.
What You Will Need:
Cucumbers
How To Prepare:
Cut the cucumbers into long and wide strips to prevent choking.
12. Mac N Cheese:
Loaded with the goodness of cheese and milk, they help in strengthening the bones.
What You Will Need:
Cooked macaroni
Grated cheddar
Parmesan cheese
Two cups milk
Quarter cup butter
Two and a half tablespoons maida
Half cup breadcrumbs
How To Prepare:
In a saucepan melt the butter, and stir in enough flour to make a paste. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly. Add the cheese to the mix and stir until it is melted and the sauce is thick. Put the macaroni in a large pot and then add the sauce. Mix well. Melt some additional butter in the pot and add the breadcrumbs. Cook until brown.
13. Potato And Butternut Squash Tots:
This is packed with fibre to help aid digestion.
What You Will Need:
250g peeled white potatoes,
250g peeled butternut squash,
Half cup grated cheddar cheese,
One and a half tablespoon maida,
Half clove crushed garlic,
One teaspoon mixed dried herbs,
Quarter cup breadcrumbs.
How To Prepare:
Chop the butternut squash and potatoes into small pieces and put them into a pan of boiling water. Cook until soft. Drain and then add back to the pan. Mash with a hand masher and add the cheese, flour, garlic and herbs and mix well. Season to taste. Put everything on a plate and let it cool for a while before shaping it into tots. Roll into breadcrumbs and then fry the tots until golden and crispy.
14. Quinoa And Fish Baby Bites:
Packed with Omega 3 fatty acids, this dish can help improve eyesight and heart function.
What You Will Need:
Half cup cooked quinoa
One cup roughly chopped baby spinach
Four eggs
One small can of tuna
How To Prepare:
Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Mix everything in a bowl and add salt. Spoon mixture into mini silicone trays and bake until the egg is fully cooked; roughly 15 minutes.
15. Rainbow Omelette Cakes:
High in protein, this dish can get your kids excited as soon as they hear the name.
What You Will Need:
One teaspoon olive oil
Half red pepper
Two spring onions
One small carrot
Two tablespoons sweet corn
50g cheddar cheese
Three large eggs
How To Prepare:
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Place cupcake cases in muffin trays. Finely chop the spring onions and the peppers. Grate the carrot and cheese, drain and rinse the sweet corn. Sautee the spring onions and the peppers over a low flame. Once they start to soften, take the pan off the flame and add the cheese and corn. Break the eggs and whisk until frothy. Add all the vegetables and the grated cheese to the eggs. Mix well. Put them into cupcake cases and bake until cooked through.
You can experiment with different ideas and come up with your own toddler finger food recipes. Always remember to cook all the vegetables and meat until everything is tender enough for your child to eat. Toddlers are learning about the world so help them experience the best food there is. Don’t forget that while some children with very sensitive taste buds may create a fuss, they can get used to any taste over time.
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Infertility Risk Factors: Should You Go for Evaluation
Infertility refers to the inability of a couple to conceive. If a woman is not able to get pregnant even after unprotected intercourse for a year, the couple should consult a specialist and get their fertility evaluated.
According to a recent survey by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than a million couples facing reproduction problems. While there may be a single or a combination of factors that may result in infertility, it is recommended that a couple should get themselves evaluated and begin the treatment at the earliest. There are separate tests for men and women to detect the problem.
Evaluation for Male & Female Infertility
A couple may opt for infertility evaluation in the following cases:
1. Age
It plays an important role in determining fertility. A woman’s body undergoes certain changes after 35 that may reduce the chances of a normal conception. Even for men, age is an important determining factor as their sperm count decreases considerably after 35.
2. Smoking
It significantly reduces fertility in both men and women. If a woman conceives and continues to smoke, she is at a greater risk of miscarriage, and her baby can be born with birth-defects.
3. Irregular Menstrual Cycle
If a woman has irregular or painful mensuration or has a history of abdominal or pelvic surgery, miscarriage or was exposed to DES (Diethylstilboestrol), she is likely to turn infertile sooner.
4. Being Overweight
It is difficult for an overweight male to produce the desired amount of sperms. Similarly, an overweight female is also likely to face infertility as compared to a healthy and fit woman.
5. Sperm Count
Low sperm count, poor mobility or irregular sperm shape may also result in fertility issues in men. They should get an infertility evaluation done.
6. Mental Stress
It affects your body in multiple ways. Mental stress impacts both female ovulation and sperm production in males. If either of the partners is under stress, it may result in infertility.
It is important for you to know the general guidelines on who should get evaluated and what should be expected during the infertility consultation. These tips will help you in this. Read more
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Celebrating Menstruation? Yes, at the June Ambubachi Mela, Assam
As if surviving the discomfort of your monthly period wasn't hard enough, society throws in your face a number of taboos. This is why you might be surprised to know that the Ambubachi Mela, Assam celebrates the yearly menstrual cycle of Goddess Kamakhya with great fervour! As many as 10 lakh pilgrims are expected this year at the Mela from June 22 to 26.
The Ambubachi Mela is organised at the famous Kamakhya Temple which is said to be the ‘birthplace of Earth’. Goddess Kamakhya is considered to be the embodiment of desire and fertility, her temple frequented by pilgrims all through the year. In fact, it is also one of the oldest “shakti peethas” or religious sites in India. What's intriguing is that in a country where many still shy away from the subject of menstruation and consider women “unclean” during their monthly cycle, this festival almost seems an aberration.
5 Fascinating Facts About Ambubachi Mela, Assam
The menstrual cycle of the Goddess is said to last three days. These are the days when the temple remains closed to visitors and devotees refrain from worshipping. The four-day Mela commences after the yearly menstruation is deemed to be over.
You'll see an overdose of the colour red at the Ambubachi Mela. Symbolic of the menstrual blood the Goddess has shed, devotees figuratively paint the town red and chant “Mother Earth is menstruating”.
Guess what you get for prasad? Small bits of red cloth said to be moist with the menstrual fluid of Goddess Kamakhya! This is considered highly auspicious and is sought after by the hordes of devotees queuing up at the temple.
The Mela is held annually during the monsoons for a reason. “Ambubachi” in Sanskrit means “issuing forth of water or ambu”. It is believed that the nurturing power of Mother Earth's menses will improve the fertility of land. This ties in with the onset of monsoon in the region.
The Mela is considered the perfect time for “tantrik” cults who endeavour to gain powers by observing tough penances to please the Goddess. Sadhus and tantriks flock in from countries across the globe!
Fascinating? Ambubachi Mela can be an offbeat but inspiring getaway for you this June. The temple is situated close to Guwahati city in Assam – accessible by air as well train. Also, the state government ensures a smooth transport and stay arrangement so devotees can make the most of their time. Go ahead and experience the Ambubachi mood that celebrates an often silenced aspect of womanhood! Read more
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Green peas and cherry tomato soup
Green peas and cherry tomato soup can surely be one of the contenders in the low-calorie soup category. Tomatoes are available all round the year and peas can be used fresh when in season or can be frozen and used for later use during the year. Peas give that sweet and nutty taste to this recipe. Nutritionally, this soup is rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants, is low in fat and the aroma is such that it will make your family especially your kids rush to the kitchen to check what's getting made.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
3 People
5 Minutes
30 Minutes
Ingredients
½ cup fresh green peas
10 medium size ripe tomatoes
2 medium size onions
1 small piece of ginger
1 tbsp(tablespoon) pure ghee or butter
1 tbsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp red chillies powder
½ tbsp sugar (optional)
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves for garnish
Method
Step 1
Cut the tomatoes into two parts.
Step 2
Cut ginger into small pieces.
Step 3
Cut onion into medium pieces.
Step 4
Place all of these in a sauce pan.
Step 5
Add one cup water and cook over a medium flame with lid on.
Step 6
When tomatoes become soft, turn off the flame.
Step 7
Allow it to cool down.
Step 8
Once cooled, remove the skin of tomatoes with a tong.
Step 9
Transfer the contents into a blender and blend until it becomes smooth and pulpy.
Step 10
Drain this pulp to remove the remaining skin, if any, and the seeds of tomatoes.
Step 11
Heat a thick pan and add pure ghee on low flame.
Step 12
Add cumin seeds when ghee melts.
Step 13
Once the cumin seeds start crackling, turn the flame on low and add fresh green peas in it.
Step 14
Simmer until they are very tender.
Step 15
When softened, add pureed tomato mixture into it.
Step 16
Stir for a while and cook it for 10 minutes on medium flame.
Step 17
When it begins to thicken slightly, turn off the flame.
Step 18
Spoon it hot into a serving bowl.
Step 19
Garnish with coriander leaves and cream(optional)
Nutritional Information
Calories
153
Calories from Fat
25
Total Fat
2.7g 4%
Saturated Fat
1.3g 7%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.9g
Cholesterol
0mg 0%
Sodium
860mg 36%
Potassium
177.5mg 5%
Carbohydrates
24.7g 8%
Dietary Fiber
4.8g 19%
Sugars
8g
Vitamin A
1%
Calcium
3%
Vitamin C
3%
Iron
10%
Protein
8g
*Based on a 2000 calorie diet
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This Mother's Day Thank your Mom for just Being There!
Mother's day is like celebrating your favourite person on earth. However, you often forget about a lot of things to thank your mom for. Let us remind you about some of them. All she expects is a little appreciation and love for all that she has done for you over the years.
Mothers are unarguably the most beautiful creation of God. The concepts of unconditional love, support, sacrifice, nurturing – gets personified in the form of a mother. Mother's Day could be one of the days that we could earmark to express our gratitude to our mom and thank her for all that she has done for us! Let's remind ourselves about some things that we need to thank our moms for.
Things to Thank Your Mom for
Bringing you to this world was the best thing that she could do. However, that's not all. Check out the many other things for which we should be thankful to our moms.
1. Comfort during Tough Times
Your mom has been with you through thick and thin, whether it was staying awake for your late-night studies or comforting you during stressful days in college or work. In all those moments of discomfort, it was your mother who comforted you and calmed your nerves. She seems to have heavenly powers to bring peace and pacify us in unusual ways.
2. Made You Feel Precious
Moms are the ones who do not judge us on the basis of our ability, skills and nature. Your mother has loved you even when you were at your crankiest best. She has loved you unconditionally, and also taught you to love yourself as a person.
3. Enabled You to Fulfill Your Dreams while Sacrificing Her Own
Bringing up a child is an enormously tough task. It involves sacrificing dreams, happiness and much more on the part of the parents - especially the mothers. So, thank your mom this Mother's day and acknowledge what she has done for you.
4. Extended Unconditional Support
Mothers support us not only when we are kids, but also act as pillars through our adolescence and adult life. Mother's day is a reminder that we should extend the same support to her and help her fulfill some of her dreams.
5. Your First Teacher
We could have failed miserably in life had it not been for our mom's education. She has taught us many things - right from eating to talking, from walking to writing - she helped us become a better person. Remember her scolding, the time when you didn't clean up your room or fought with others? Well, those are the gestures that have shaped up your attitude for a better life.
The list is endless when it comes to putting together things to thank your mom for. However, you cannot thank her enough for everything that she has done for you. Make this Mother's Day extra special; appreciate and acknowledge all that she has endured to raise you and make you what you are today. Read more
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