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Is millet good for babies? And a quick breakfast recipe with millets.

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Mothers are always worried when it comes to food for babies. Normally, the first phase of weaning and introducing food other than milk can be extremely stressful for new moms. If you are a new mom, wanting to give the healthiest and the most nutritious food to your baby, there is no need to search far and wide. Do you know our Indian Kitchen has so many healthy options for babies? One of the healthiest, easiest to find, and something that even our grandmoms prescribe are millets!   Millets for babies good or bad?   Millets are a superfood that is easily found in Indian kitchens. It is rich in dietary fiber, protein, calcium, vitamin B, and magnesium, among other things. It has slowly digestible carbohydrates. A child of growing age needs to consume essential nutrients, vitamins & minerals for healthy development. Millets are a perfect choice as they are versatile, healthy, economical, and easily available. Millets are something that has been traditionally prescrib...

Gluten-free diet for beginners in India

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Protein gluten, commonly found in wheat, is a major topic of discussion these days. Many are gluten intolerant or are going gluten-free to reduce weight. While gluten allergies are common these days, probably because of greater diagnosis or lower immunity, gluten-free diets are a new fad. As a responsible, healthy food brand, we do not recommend excluding a certain food group from your diet. Balance in consumption is essential. Let us understand what is gluten and who needs to go on a gluten-fr ee diet before deep diving into a meal plan. Gluten adds chewiness and structure to the grain. It is commonly found in wheat, barley, and rye. A gluten-free diet is recommended for people with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or for people with the skin disorder dermatitis herpetiformis. A gluten-free diet also helps people with irritable bowel syndrome, type 1 diabetes, and HIV-associated enteropathy. People with neurological disorder gluten ataxia may also be recommended a gluten-free diet...

How to know if your child has gluten intolerance

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Gluten intolerance or Celiac disease is something that not many are aware of in India. Many children under the age of 3 are allergic to various foods like eggs, soy, milk, peanuts, wheat, or gluten. While the exact cause of gluten intolerance is unknown a few consider the hybrid varieties of wheat to trigger the allergy as they have high levels of gluten. First, let's understand What is gluten? Gluten is a protein that is found in wheat and barley. It gives chewiness and structure to the grain. It also helps you stay fuller for a longer time.   Is gluten intolerance common in India? According to  NIMS (Nizam’s Institute of Medical Science), Gluten intolerance is found in 10% of Indians. According to AIIMS, celiac disease affects nearly 6-8 million people in India.  Gluten intolerance can manifest into Celiac disease or remain as non-Celiac gluten sensitivity.   So now that we have put things in perspective, you must be wondering about ways to identify it. ...

Maida-free baking and simple tips to ace it.

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The food choices that we make have a deep impact on our life and health. It is rightly said that ‘You are what you eat,’ so for a healthy and fit living, make mindful food choices. Post-pandemic, there is a growing trend of people prioritizing their health and making healthy food choices.  There are a lot of options available too: healthy, gluten-free , zero oil, low cholesterol, high fiber, high protein, foods are now easily available and pocket friendly too.  Another reason for the shift is the alarming increase in lifestyle disorder diseases. According to a recent news article, the gap between rural and urban diabetes burdens is narrowing. It also found a surge in children being diagnosed with Type1 diabetes. Cakes, muffins, and pastries are everyone’s favorite, and we can’t avoid them, but we can make them healthy with maida-free baking. Why is Maida bad for health? Maida is refined flour, which causes insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. It increases weight and cholest...