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21 Months Old Baby Food - Ideas, Chart and Recipes
Toddlers can be a challenge when it comes to nutritional intake and feeding. This is the time that they begin to develop individuality and endeavour to control what they eat. Such developmental milestones can make mealtime a struggle for parents. It is important to support the baby with planned meals while also setting boundaries on who has control.
Video: Food Ideas for 21 Month Old Baby
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Nutrient Requirements for 21 Months Old Child
Listed below are some nutrients that are essential for children at 21 months of age:
1. Carbohydrates
Glucose from carbohydrates is used by the brain to fuel itself. The amount of carbohydrate required by a 21-month-old child is around 130 grams. This is the same amount needed for an adult brain to work properly.
2. Protein
Babies require a low protein diet. A toddler requires a mere 13 grams of protein per day.
3. Fat
Fats are an essential nutrient for toddlers. They're is required by the body for absorption of fat solvable vitamins, cellular building, muscle movement and blood clotting.
4. Sodium
Sodium works as an electrolyte in the body, and it is imperative for nerve function, muscle contraction and to regulate blood pressure. An infant requires a minimum of 1 gram per day for optimum functioning.
5. Iron
Iron is required to produce red blood cells that carry oxygen through the blood. Iron insufficiency can lead to frequent infections, fatigue, and pale skin. Toddler requires 7mg of iron per day.
6. Calcium
Calcium is an important micronutrient required for the development of bones, teeth and even heart function. Toddler up to the age of 3 require 700mg of Calcium per day.
7. Vitamin D
Vitamin D is vital for absorption and utilization of calcium by the body. Children require 300-400 units of Vitamin daily.
8. Water
Toddlers at 21 months of age require 1.3 litres of water that should come from mixed sources such as water itself, from food, and water contained in milk. Water forms 70-75% of your body weight and is required to structure large molecules, transport other nutrients, lubricate and cushion organs, and flush toxins from the body.
How Much Food Does a 21-Month-Old Toddler Need?
Toddlers have a lower calorific need than infants due to a slowdown in growth. Toddlers require anywhere between 1,000 to 1,400 calories every day, depending on their size, physical activity level and age. This translates to roughly ½ a cup of rice, 1 small fruit, 1 cup mashed or cooked vegetables, 1 cooked egg, and 1 cup of milk each day. Toddlers also require a healthy amount of oils in their meal.
Best Foods for 21-Month-Old Baby
Homemade food that is processed as little as possible is the best way for children to meet their nutritional needs. Some of the best foods to offer 21-month-old babies are listed below:
1. Cooked eggs
Eggs can be boiled or scrambled and can be served with butter or cheese.
2. Bread rolls
Flatten the slice of bread and butter it. Roll to make finger food.
3. Rava dosa
Dress up your regular dosa by adding a fistful of rava to give it texture.
4. Idli
Have your toddler eat plain idli or serve it with a non-spicy chutney.
5. Upma
Peas and carrots mixed in to make rava upma can be served with a helping of ghee.
6. Cheese paratha
Make soft, cheese filled parathas that will leave your toddler wanting for more!
7. Cream of tomato soup
Pureed tomato with a dash of cream would make a healthy and tasty meal for your child.
8. Banana pancakes
Mashed banana on pancakes can be served with a drizzle of honey to increase its appeal.
9. Fruits
A mixed bowl of whatever fruits are in season will help improve the nutritional intake of your toddler.
10. Lentil dosa
This is a wholesome dosa option that can be paired with curds or butter to make it tasty.
Video: Diet Plan for a 21-Month-Old-Baby
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21-Month-Old Baby Food Chart/Meal Plan
Encourage your toddlers to try a bite of all new food given to them. Here is a suggested food chart for a 21-month- old Indian baby.
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 1, Day 1
Breakfast
Chole paratha + milk
Mid-morning
1 elaichi banana
Lunch
Multigrain roti + dal + a subzi of choice + a few slices of boiled beetroot+ hand pounded rice
Evening
Plain dahi (curd)/dahi (curd) with jaggery
Dinner
Jowar (sorghum) roti and matki (moth bean) with lauki (bottle gourd) spinach soup
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 1, Day 2
Breakfast
Ragi (finger millet) dosa with sambar or chutney
Mid-morning
Banana/apple/any locally available fruit
Lunch
Egg bhurji with roti + curd rice and beetroot raita
Evening
Millet porridge with curd
Dinner
Lauki (bottle gourd)-methi (fenugreek) muthia with buttermilk
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 1, Day 3
Breakfast
Besan (gram flour) chilla with green chutney
Mid-morning
Banana/apple/any locally available fruit
Lunch
Roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of cucumber + hand pounded rice
Evening
Banana-walnut milkshake
Dinner
Shahi paneer with paratha and tomato- mushroom soup
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 1, Day 4
Breakfast
Boiled egg or paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
Mid-morning
Watermelon/carrot juice
Lunch
Besan (gram flour)-methi (fenugreek) paratha with carrot palak (spinach) raita
Evening
Yoghurt
Dinner
Paneer (spinach) cutlets or grilled fish with baked bean soup and grated carrot raita
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 1, Day 5
Breakfast
1 cup kabuli chana (chickpeas)- capsicum poha with 1 glass of milk
Mid-morning
Papaya- apple chaat
Lunch
Ragi (finger millet)-wheat roti + sprouts and palak (spinach) + a few cherry tomatoes
Evening
Sauted paneer (cottage cheese) with chutney
Dinner
Tomato soup + paneer (cottage cheese) paratha
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 1, Day 6
Breakfast
Methi (fenugreek) paratha with mango milkshake
Mid-morning
Mashed apple/banana/any locally available fruit
Lunch
Roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrots + hand pounded rice
Evening
Potato cheese lollipops
Dinner
Bisi bele bath with curd and a few slices of cucumber
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 1, Day 7
Breakfast
Apple with chutney and chikoo (sapota) milkshake
Mid-morning
Mashed banana
Lunch
Palak paneer and paratha + a few cherry tomatoes
Evening
Seviyan (vermicelli) porridge with chopped dates and almond powder
Dinner
Dal khichdi with lauki (bottle gourd) soup
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 2, Day 1
Breakfast
Sabudana (sago) khichdi with cucumber raita
Mid-morning
Date and dry fruit barfi
Lunch
Multigrain roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of boiled beetroot + hand pounded rice
Evening
Plain dahi (curd) with banana/apple/locally available fruit
Dinner
Paneer (cottage cheese) cutlets or grilled fish with coriander and tomato soup
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 2, Day 2
Breakfast
Doodh (milk) poha with chopped banana or apple
Mid-morning
Sattu (barley) milkshake
Lunch
Egg bhurji with roti + curd rice and beetroot raita
Evening
Banana-almond milkshake
Dinner
Baked beans with toast
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 2, Day 3
Breakfast
Jowar (sorghum) puff kheer
Mid-morning
Papaya/banana/apple
Lunch
Roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of cucumber+ hand pounded rice
Evening
Almond-anjeer (fig) milkshake
Dinner
Dosa with coconut and dahi (curd) chutney
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 2, Day 4
Breakfast
Mango lassi + murmura (puffed rice) chikki
Mid-morning
2-3 homemade cookies + milk
Lunch
Besan (gram flour)-methi (fenugreek) paratha with carrot-palak (spinach) raita
Evening
Palak (spinach) poha (flattened rice) raita
Dinner
Veg risotto
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 2, Day 5
Breakfast
Oats- almond kheer
Mid-morning
Masala makhana (fox nuts) + banana milkshake
Lunch
Ragi (finger millet)-wheat roti + sprouts and palak (spinach) + a few cherry tomatoes
Evening
Peanut chikki + ½ cup apple
Dinner
Stuffed capsicum + pulao + palak (spinach) soup
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 2, Day 6
Breakfast
Poha with grated carrot + apple milkhake
Mid-morning
Boiled potato and carrot chaat
Lunch
Roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrots+ hand pounded rice
Evening
Mango milkshake
Dinner
Dal baati with grated carrot raita
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 2, Day 7
Breakfast
Banana pancake
Mid-morning
Coconut- mava ladoo
Lunch
Palak paneer and paratha + a few cherry tomatoes
Evening
Dalia (broken wheat)
Dinner
Dal chawal
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 3, Day 1
Breakfast
Rice pancakes with coconut and jaggery filling
Mid-morning
Carrot-beetroot soup with mashed murmura (puffed rice)
Lunch
Multigrain roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of boiled beetroot + hand pounded rice
Evening
Plain khakhara mixed with curd
Dinner
Kaali dal (black lentil) and paratha with carrot slices in dahi (curd) dip
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 3, Day 2
Breakfast
Tomato uttappam with chutney
Mid-morning
Fruit chaat
Lunch
Egg bhurji with roti + curd rice and beetroot raita
Evening
Mashed potato with grated paneer (cottage cheese)
Dinner
Hakka noodles + sweet corn veg soup
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 3, Day 3
Breakfast
Grated cucumber-oats pancake
Mid-morning
Sweet lime- orange juice
Lunch
Puri with aamras + aloo matar sabzi
Evening
2-3 homemade cookies + milk
Dinner
Methi (fenugreek) pithla with jowar (sorghum) roti
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 3, Day 4
Breakfast
Vegetable upma with buttermilk
Mid-morning
Fruit juice
Lunch
Besan (gram flour)-methi (fenugreek) paratha with carrot palak (spinach) raita
Evening
Masala makhana (fox nuts) + banana milkshake
Dinner
Stuffed paratha with curd or lassi
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 3, Day 5
Breakfast
Omlette with bread or paneer (cottage cheese) sandwich
Mid-morning
Fruit chaat
Lunch
Ragi (finger millet)-wheat roti + sprouts and palak + a few cherry tomatoes
Evening
Rajgira (amaranth) chikki dipped in milk
Dinner
Besan (gram flour)-methi (fenugreek) paratha with carrot-palak (spinach) raita
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 3, Day 6
Breakfast
Rajgira (amaranth)-wheat sheera with mashed raisins
Mid-morning
Jamun (black plum)- apple chaat
Lunch
Roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few carrot slices+ hand pounded rice
Evening
Ragi (finger millet) ladoo with milk
Dinner
Moong (green gram) sprouts with oats cutlet + homemade date-tomato-mint chutney
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 3, Day 7
Breakfast
Idli with chutney and sambar
Mid-morning
Fruit chaat with black salt
Lunch
Palak paneer and paratha + a few cherry tomatoes
Evening
Dahi (curd) /mashed banana/mashed papaya/pineapple raita
Dinner
Puri with aamras and aloo sabzi
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 4, Day 1
Breakfast
Fresh homemade medu vada with chutney
Mid-morning
Pineapple cubes with chaat masala or honey
Lunch
Multigrain roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of boiled beetroot + hand pounded rice
Evening
Ragi (finer millet) biscuits with milk
Dinner
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + coriander/mint chutney
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 4, Day 2
Breakfast
Doodh (milk) poha with chopped fruits
Mid-morning
Banana/apple/any locally available fruit
Lunch
Egg bhurji with roti + curd rice and beetroot raita
Evening
Rice crackers with cheese spread
Dinner
Roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of cucumber + hand pounded rice
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 4, Day 3
Breakfast
Jowar (sorghum) puff kheer
Mid-morning
Banana/apple/any locally available fruit
Lunch
Roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of cucumber + hand pounded rice
Evening
Paneer (cottage cheese) fruit chaat
Dinner
Vegetable raita + vegetable pulav + moong dal (green gram split) soup
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 4, Day 4
Breakfast
1 cup kabuli chana (chickpeas)- capsicum poha + 1 glass of milk
Mid-morning
Grilled and cut sweet potato
Lunch
Besan (gram flour)-methi (fenugreek) paratha with carrot-palak (spinach) raita
Evening
Chopped fresh fruits
Dinner
Veg risotto
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 4, Day 5
Breakfast
Methi (fenugreek) paratha with mango milkshake
Mid-morning
Banana/apple/any locally available fruit
Lunch
Ragi (finger millet)-wheat roti + sprouts and palak (spinach) + a few cherry tomatoes
Evening
Chikoo (sapota) milkshake
Dinner
Chole paratha and pumpkin soup
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 4, Day 6
Breakfast
Idli + sambar + milk
Mid-morning
Fruit chaat
Lunch
Roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrots+ hand pounded rice
Evening
Paneer (cottage cheese)-date ladoo
Dinner
Chicken/paneer (cottage cheese) curry with rice
Diet for a 21-month-old – Week 4, Day 7
Breakfast
Parathas + chocolate milk
Mid-morning
Banana/apple/any locally available fruit
Lunch
Palak paneer and paratha + a few cherry tomatoes
Evening
Banana-almond milkshake
Dinner
Methi (fenugreek) thepla with potato sabzi + curd
Video: 21 Month Old Baby Food Recipes
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Food Recipes for 21 Months Old Baby
Here are some wholesome and nutritious recipes that you can try for your 21-month baby:
1. Aloo Paratha
Potato has a high carbohydrate content, and a stuffed paratha provides a good mix of oil, carbohydrates and proteins.
Ingredients
½ potato
½ cup wheat flour
1 spoon ghee or butter
½ spoon oil
water as required
salt to taste
How to Prepare
Wash, peel, and boil the potatoes. Mash them and add a pinch of salt. Keep aside. Knead the flour into a soft and malleable dough. Take a small ball of dough and roll it out. Put a little-mashed potato in the centre and fold the rolled dough over the filling to cover it. Now flatten it out again. Place the paratha on a heated pan or griddle and cook both sides. Apply ghee on both sides before serving.
2. Wheat Pancakes with Honey
Wheat pancakes make a soft and fluffy food item that your toddler would love.
Ingredients
1 cup wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup milk
1 egg
1 spoon melted butter
How to Prepare
In a mixing bowl, add together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and mix well. Make a well in the centre and pour the milk, beaten egg and melted butter. Mix until you have a smooth batter. Heat a griddle or pan and pour out a scoop of the batter. Brown on both sides and serve warm with honey.
3. Pongal
Pongal is wholesome because it contains proteins, carbohydrates and fats.
Ingredients
1 cup rice
½ cup moong dal
1 tsp jeera
5-7 curry leaves
¼ inch grated ginger
1 tsp ghee
How to Prepare
Soak rice for ½ an hour. Dry roast the moong dal and keep aside. Let jeera splutter in the cooker. Add curry leaves and ginger and sauté. Add rice and dal with 5 cups of water and cook for 5 whistles. Simmer for 5 mins. Switch off. Cool and mash the mix. Remove leaves before serving to a toddler.
4. Chicken Soup
A warm cup of chicken soup is as good for health as it is said to be for the soul.
Ingredients
¼ kg chicken with bones
1 small bay leaf
1 medium cinnamon
2 cloves
¼ tsp cumin seeds
¼ tsp ginger grated
4 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 medium onion finely chopped
1 tsp coriander leaves
salt to taste
1 tsp ghee
2 cups water
How to Prepare
Clean and chop chicken into small pieces. Finely chop or grate ginger, garlic and onions. Grind together the cumin, half the onion, and coriander leaves to a fine paste. Heat ghee in a cooker and splutter the cumin and sauté the cinnamon and cloves. Add remaining onions, chopped ginger and garlic and ground paste. Fry until it doesn’t smell raw. Now add rest of the ingredients and sauté for a few minutes. Add water and pressure cook for 4 whistles. Simmer for 2-3 minutes and turn the flame off. Strain the soup using a sieve before serving to a toddler.
5. Pasta in Cream Sauce
Whole-wheat pasta cooked with cream sauce is a health and tasty option for your young ones.
Ingredients
1 cup macaroni or fusilli
½ cup fresh cream
½ cup cheese
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp butter
½ cup milk
peas
salt to taste
1 tsp olives
How to Prepare
Boil the pasta with salt and a spoon of oil. Run under cold water and set aside. Add butter to a pan and melt it. Add in the flour and stir. Don’t let it burn. Add the milk to the flour and stir without lumps. Let it come to a boil and then simmer to thicken and reduce the sauce. Add the peas, salt, grated cheese and fresh cream and let it simmer until the peas are soft. Add the pasta and toss it in the sauce. Cool and add a few olives as garnish.
Feeding Tips
Here are some feeding tips to help reduce the struggle during mealtime:
As a toddler is looking for control, they want foods that they can eat by themselves. Give them bite-sized foods or finger foods.
Ensure that foods are rich in Vitamin C to enable absorption of iron.
Do not make mealtime a battlefield. When you try to force your toddler to eat, there will be a natural resistance.
Limit the intake of juice and given them fruits instead.
Do not bribe your toddler them sweets as rewards for finishing the food.
Have several small meals or snacks rather than 3 big meals. It provides variety and makes sure that your toddler doesn’t feel hungry.
Start with soft foods and slowly add chewy or tough foods like meat.
Let your child sit during the meal and do not encourage running around.
Make mealtime fun by telling stories. Do not encourage eating in front of a television as it hinders the processing of taste and texture.
Appreciate your toddler for trying new foods but don’t force what they don’t like.
Toddlers at 21 months of age can experimental and tough. Do not let it stress you out. Understand that all children are not alike, and their appetites and tastes vary according to their temperament. You will lose some battles, but with patience, you will nurture a toddler who has a varied interest in food and grows up with an adaptable palate.
Disclaimer:
Each child is different and so use these meal plans as a trusted guide as per your discretion. You can modify the meals according to your child’s preferences / requirements.
Never force-feed a child.
While preparing formula, please follow the instructions on the box and use the measuring spoon provided with it.
While introducing solid food to a baby, initially, one needs to prepare watery gruels/soups. As a child gets older, the caretaker/ mother has to increase the thickness of the liquids slowly according to the child’s capacity to swallow. Foods that are too thick can cause stomach upset/ unnecessary load; while excessively watery food might cause the child to remain hungry.
Some kids may eat less on some days and that is absolutely alright. However, if a child eats less for more than 3-4 consecutive days, please visit a doctor to guide further.
A child may eat less during the teething phase or if he/she may not be feeling well. You could increase breast milk /formula feeds on those days. Re-introduce the foods once the child is back to normal.
Don’t stop feeding if the child is suffering from diarrhoea.
You can alter the taste of the food by adding some natural flavours like cinnamon, jeera powder, lemon juice, curry leaves etc. if the child doesn’t accept the food initially.
If your child suffers from an allergy to nuts, gluten or eggs, please consult your doctor before feeding him/her any foods that may contain them.
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13 Effective & Simple Home Remedies for Corns & Calluses
A corn is a small area of the skin that thickens when the skin experiences regular and excessive pressure. It is usually round and very painful. It is soft to touch when exposed to moisture. Calluses are larger than corns and are usually formed in the soles since this part is under the pressure of the body weight when you walk.
What Causes Corns & Calluses?
Walking and running in ill-fitting shoes is one of the most common causes of corns on the feet.
Standing for a really long time wearing high heels or tight shoes can cause corns.
Walking without shoes, or wearing shoes without socks, or manual labour that puts pressure on the feet are other possible causes.
People with hammertoes or bunions, scars, or warts on the feet or damaged sweat glands are more likely to get corns.
People with diabetes and other conditions that result in poor blood flow are also at a higher risk of getting corns.
Natural Remedies for Corns & Calluses at Home
Check out these natural home remedies to get rid of the conditions.
1. Castor Oil
Castor oil softens the corns, and eventually, they disappear. You will see the results of using castor oil within a week.
What You Will Need
Castor oil
What to Do
Apply the oil on the corn.
Do this thrice a day.
Repeat the process every day until the corn completely disappears. However, do not apply the oil if the skin is broken.
2. Pumice Stone
Corn skin is dead skin. Therefore, it is best to try and remove the corn by rubbing the affected areas on the hand or foot with a pumice stone.
What You Will Need
Pumice stone
Warm water
What to Do
Soak the hand or feet that have calluses or corn in warm water for about 5-7 minutes.
Gently rub the areas with the pumice stone for about 2-3 minutes.
Do this every day so that the affected areas heal faster.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar softens the corns and calluses as it exfoliates the dead skin cells. It is also anti-bacterial in nature; therefore, using it on your feet will kill any bacteria that are lurking around the affected areas on the feet. This is one of the best natural remedies for corns.
What You Will Need
Warm water
Apple cider vinegar (1 tbsp)
Tea tree oil (1-2 drops)
Cotton ball
What to Do
Soak your feet in a warm water bath for a few minutes.
Apply apple cider vinegar on the corn using some cotton balls.
For about 5 minutes, keep the cotton balls firmly pressed against the affected area.
Keep it pressed until the vinegar dries.
Then, apply tea tree oil on the corn. Do not wash your feet.
Do this every day until the corn comes off in 2-3 days.
4. Garlic
Garlic is a home remedy for many conditions including corn removal at home. This is best used at nights.
What You Will Need
A garlic clove
Crepe bandage
What to Do
Cut the garlic clove in half.
For 1 minute, rub one half of the clove on the corn.
Place the other half on the corn and cover it using the crepe bandage. The next morning, wash the area.
Do this every night for a very few days.
5. Bread
The vinegar present in the bread softens the corns and calluses. This is one of the most effective home remedies for calluses.
What You Will Need
White vinegar
Gauze
A piece of bread
What to Do
Soak the bread in some vinegar.
Place it on the affected area.
Secure the area with the gauze. You could also try covering it with a plastic wrap.
Leave it overnight.
You will notice a difference the next morning.
Repeat the process for 1-2 nights to remove the corn completely.
6. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is an amazing skin moisturiser. It will be easy to remove the corn with a pumice stone once the skin turns soft and supple.
What You Will Need
Coconut oil
What to Do
Apply the oil on the affected area.
Make sure you massage it properly on the skin.
Re-apply this thrice a day.
7. Papaya
Papaya is really popular for its healing properties. It can also slough the skin off - this is due to the enzyme papain that is present in papaya. This is a nice corn treatment at home.
What You Will Need
Papaya
What to Do
Apply a small piece of papaya on the corn.
Leave the papaya overnight.
If applying the piece of papaya is difficult, then dab fresh papaya juice on the corn.
Repeat the process every night until the corn falls off.
8. Turmeric
This is a very nice remedy to heal corns. The turmeric has healing and anti-microbial properties that will heal the corn in just a few days. This is a very effective natural remedy for corns.
What You Will Need
Turmeric powder (1 tbsp)
Honey (1-1 ½ tbsp)
What to Do
Make a thick paste of honey and turmeric paste.
Apply the paste on the corn.
Let the paste air dry.
Rinse the paste off.
Apply this twice a day. You will notice the corn reducing in size in about 2-3 days.
9. Lemon
Lemon’s acidic quality makes it an amazing home remedy to get rid of corns. It helps to alleviate discomfort, and you will notice it reducing in a few days.
What You Will Need
Lemon slices
Bandage
What to Do
Apply some lemon on the corn.
Secure this slice with a bandage.
Leave the bandage on overnight.
Continue using this remedy until you see no trace of the corn.
10. Pineapple
This fruit is a great way to treat corns at home. It will help to alleviate the pain and hasten healing. The pineapple has an enzyme called bromelain which helps dissolve the callus or corn.
What You Will Need
Pineapple
Bandage
What to Do
Take a piece of pineapple and place it on the corn.
Secure it with a bandage and leave it on overnight.
Doing this every night will help in reducing the corn, and it will disappear in a week or so.
11. Onion
Onion has many antioxidants that will enhance the healing process of the corns and calluses. It is also good at reducing scars on the skin. Onions will make sure that there are no marks left behind.
What You Will Need
Gauze
Onion slice
What to Do
Place the onion slice on the affected area.
Secure it with the help of the gauze.
Leave it on overnight and discard it the next morning.
When you do this every day, you will notice changes within a week.
12. Oatmeal Soak
Oatmeal is good at soothing the skin because of the excellent exfoliating agent that is present in them.
What You Will Need
Oatmeal (1/2 cup)
Water
What to Do
Boil the oatmeal in plain water for about 5 minutes.
Strain the water and apply the oatmeal on the corn.
Leave it on for 10-15 minutes before rinsing the oatmeal off.
Repeat the process twice a day. However, make sure that the oatmeal is not very hot or you might end up scalding the skin.
13. Salicylic Acid
The salicylic acid is good at breaking the bond between the skin cells that accumulate on the site of the corn and callus. By increasing the amount of moisture in the area, it slowly starts to dissolve the corn.
What You Will Need
Pumice stone
Salicylic acid gel/liquid
Warm water
What to Do
Soak the corn in warm water for 5 minutes.
Pat the area dry and rub a pumice stone to remove the dead layers of skin.
Apply a thin layer of the salicylic acid liquid and leave it on for 5 minutes.
Rinse it off with clean water.
Repeat this once or twice a day for about two weeks.
How to Prevent Corn and Calluses?
Get Proper Fitting Shoes: get shoes that are neither too tight nor too loose.
Trim Your Toenails: long toenails can force your toes to push up. This might cause corns since the pressure is created.
Use Corn Pads: corn pads will help you protect yourself against excess friction and pressure around the corn.
Keep Your Feet Clean: wash your feet properly with soap, water, and a scrub brush.
Keep the Feet Moisturised: to prevent dryness and friction, use foot cream regularly.
Wear Socks: try wearing socks that are thick with cushioned soles. This will prevent the calluses from getting worse.
FAQs
1. What are the Symptoms of Corns?
The symptoms of corn are:
Thick and rough skin
Dry and waxy skin
Hard raised bumps
Pain
Discomfort while walking or standing
2. What is the Difference Between a Corn and a Callus?
Calluses are larger when compared to corns and are present on the areas on the feet that bear the body’s weight. Corns have a hardened centre which is usually seen in calluses.
3. How Long Does it Take to Get Rid of a Corn?
Corns and calluses usually go away in 1-4 weeks after you stop wearing the shoes that are causing the problem and stop the activity that caused the callus.
4. When Should I See a Doctor?
If you are experiencing a lot of discomfort and pain because of the callus and corn, it is recommended to visit a doctor so that they can surgically remove it.
You can try these home remedies for foot corn and calluses if you or your loved one is suffering from these problems. These can be managed at home, and removal usually does not require surgery. However, it is best to consult a doctor first if you have diabetes or if your corns are very painful.
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This is it ladies! Get ready to sigh when you see these hot dads go gaga over their little ones. Whether it is advocating the ‘children are your friends’ theory or keeping them away from the limelight – these celebrity dads are creating quite a buzz!
It's time to see who makes the A-list of the hottest celebrity dads in the country! It’s going to be tough choosing between first-time dads sharing cuddly moments with their tots and veterans in the field of parenthood stealing our hearts with their sweet gestures.
Here's our list of the top celebrity Dads this year. Get ready for hotness!
1. Hrithik Roshan
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The divorce might have broken things up between the Hrithik and Sussanne, but that doesn’t deter the yummy dad to spend quality time with their children, Hrehaan and Hridhaan. Hrithik is often seen taking his two adorable boys to award functions, to exotic holidays, and even to their school Sports Day. Recently, on a holiday in South Africa, the trio went crocodile hunting! Now you know the reason behind those 'crocodile tears' on their faces! Hrithik also gets his sons to join him for his workout sessions and proudly claims that they emulate him the best they can. It is always a proud moment for Daddies to find their kids looking up to them and copying them in little ways...Here's a Dad who not only knows how to make his kids brave and daring but also makes sure everyone has a lot of fun while at it!
2. Imran Khan
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Dads, listen up! This man here is sure to get your wives comparing (if they weren’t already thanks to his chocolate looks)! Everyone is still gushing over his decision to take off from work and be by his pregnant wife, Avantika's, side. Proud father of Imara, Imran is a pro at changing diapers, bottle-feeding the baby, and is known to keep a check of Imara's room wherever he is through a camera.
Is your husband also an expert at sharing parenting responsibilities? Share with us your story in the Best Dad Ever Contest and win exciting prizes!
3. Akshay Kumar
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All dads must take a page from his book on parenthood. No matter how busy his schedule, he always manages to take time out to spend quality time with the kids, Aarav and Nitara. Being an army man’s son, he makes sure his kids follow a disciplined lifestyle. Twice in a week he takes his son, Aarav, out for a run before he goes to school and if that wasn’t enough even lets his daughter paint his toenails. Sigh!
4. Farhan Akhtar
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The versatile and multitalented actor is definitely one of the hottest celebrity dads around. We absolutely love the way he has been juggling his busy schedule while being a husband to Adhuna Akhtar and father to two beautiful daughters, Shakya and Akira. When asked, the Rock On star melted our hearts by saying that he misses his daughters when he has to go off for a long shoot.
5. Abhishek Bachchan
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With a father that the entire nation looks up to, the younger Bachchan has some big shoes to fill in. But that doesn’t stop him from being the perfect hot Indian dad and be on this list. One cry from the baby doll Aaradhya has papa running to her! What more! A shoot abroad means Jr. Bachchan must have both Aaradhya and Aishwarya by his side because like he says “it’s impossible to stay without them.”
6. Ajay Devgan
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7. Arjun Rampal
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Blessed with two beautiful daughters, Myra and Mahikaa with wife Meher Jesie, he is definitely one of the hottest dads that India has ever seen. With his drop dead good looks, Arjun Rampal likes to keep things real at home and treats his kids as friends. He believes in giving full support to whatever his children want to do and will never deter them.
8. Aamir Khan
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9. Saif Ali Khan
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The epitome of the perfect modern dad, Saif has two children, Sara and Ibrahim, with his ex-wife Amrita. This cool dad gives his children the freedom to make their choices (and mistakes). He has been spotted with his children at award functions, movie screenings, and dinner dates. His children were seen enjoying his wedding with Kareena Kapoor and that says a lot about how well he manages being a father.
10. Shahrukh Khan
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Mom- the first teacher, first friend, first companion and the unsaid inspiration for the kid....
When a child born along with a mom also born, who knows nothing what she has to do, how she has do, exactly like the new born.
The only difference before being mom is that she is an individual with her values for life, she could not change herself but she has a choice whether she can make a better version of her or not, by making her kid grow.
I am a single mom, but I prefer to address me as a supermom, as I believe if I can not be a best mom for my kids how will be they became best kids and I am in process to made two superkids with best version of me.
I already had faced too many challenges as well as difficulties in my life , I can say proudly that I turned them down courageously, yes it was very painful but with the thought process of not giving up i moved on and I had not tried to hide or protect my kids from those rather I make them understand our situation and guide accordingly.
We, address trio, that is me ,my daughter and my son as a special family and I make them believe that we are extraordinary and can do all that which others can not even think about.
I am happily sharing that both the kids are doing well in studies and I have set an example before them of mine.
After my split, started studying and earn certificates as well as degrees and this gives them a sign that learning and studying is a continuous and a good thing because thier mom is doing so.
Initiation was difficult and as I said I had not hide anything from my kids, I shown them which difficulties I was facing and realise them that these are also part of thier lives too, and at every point they also have to suffer and face difficulties, but that doesn't mean they can give up or leave. I made them understand that our life will be very difficult but it will be successful at the same time and this can be possible, only if we give our 100%.
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This one is a typical Chinese dish prepared from chicken, peanuts and bell peppers and is has a sweet, sour and spicy sapidity to it. This easy to cook dish can go as a perfect starter or can be served with rice as a main course dish. Try out this recipe and do tell us how your version of Kung Pao chicken turned out.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
4 People
15-20 Minutes
25-30 Minutes
Ingredients
For Marination
1 & 1/2 pound boneless chicken (cut into cubes)
1/4 tsp white pepper (ground)
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp Shaoxing wine or white wine
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp cornstarch
For Sauce
2 tbsp chicken stock
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp shaoxing wine or white wine
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp cornstarch
2 - 3 tbsp peanut oil
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 zucchini (cut to cubes)
1/2 cup roasted peanut
2 stalks celery (cut lengthwise)
2 - 3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 tsp minced ginger
1 scallion (cut lengthwise)
8 dried red chilli or 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Method
Step 1
Marinate chicken with all the ingredients mentioned under ‘for marination’. Keep aside for 15 - 20 min.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine soya sauce, wine, vinegar, sesame oil, corn starch, chicken stock and sugar. Mix well until blended. Sauce is ready, keep aside.
Step 3
Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a kadhai on high flame. Wait until it starts smoking. Now, add the chicken and cook for about 2 -3 minutes. Keep stirring continuously. Transfer this chicken into a bowl.
Step 4
In the same kadhai, add 2 tbsp of oil and in the same manner wait until it starts smoking.
Step 5
Add bell peppers, zucchini and celery. Keep tossing and stirring for about a minute. Now, add the peanuts and combine well.
Step 6
Shift the vegetables to the sides of the kadhai and add garlic, ginger, scallions and chilli in the centre. Stir this well for about half a minute.
Step 7
Now, add chicken and sauce. Mix well and allow it to cook until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked completely.
Step 8
Serve this sweet and sour chicken immediately.
Nutritional Information
Calories
581 Kcal
Proteins
35.8 g
Fat
43.6 g
Carbohydrates
16.8 g
Cholesterol
99 mg
Sodium
1170 mg
Potassium
321 mg
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