STOMACH IS NOT A DUSTBIN!!!!!!!

EATING OUT?

Have light food

If you plan to eat out in the evening,then make sure your lunch is full of salads and vegetables.Have lots of water throughout the day.Just in case,eating out was not planned before hand,don’t worry!you can always order for a light dinner which may include salads,soups,diet drinks,etc.

Enjoy the company you are in.Let it be your spouse ,your kids,your family,or friends talk to them,remember old days,be more interactive and show your skills not by eating but being the attraction to all.

Avoid ordering menu items with thick gravies.This will definitely add on extra calories and if you are a foodie you might end up eating more portions.

Always remember to start your meals with volume,water,diet drinks,raw vegetables salads or clear soups.

Mind your P’s and S’s

P – planning

P – portion size

P – pace yourself

S – sugar

S – sodium

Planning your meal before hand is always helpful.If you know where you will be eating,you can plan the menu or keep in mind the low calorie choices.

Portion size does matter.Instead of filling the stomach with one kind of food,take small portions of different foods.

Keep a slow pace while eating.The mind takes 15-20 minutes to understand and realize the eating process.Give a gap of atleast 15 minutes for ordering the main course or other dishes.Again the same applies here “eat less,talk more”.Eating should not be the sole aim to go out and spend time.

Check your sugar and sodium contents of meal.Too many sweets and desserts or very fried and spicy dishes are not good for health.

Follow ups after eating out

Neutralise your junk food with antioxidants like fruits and vegetables.

Detoxify yourself once in 15 days.

Make water an important part of your daily eating for optimal health and maximum energy.

Alcohol and tobacco spoil the quality of your LIFE.

Exercise is not a choice – IT’S A MUST!!!

Brisk walking 30 minutes a day for 5 days will improve fitness.

CHEERS!!!!!!!!!!!

FOR THE PICKY EATERS

Most children aged 2-10 yrs are considered to be picky eaters.Mothers generally have lots of questions in mind regarding the nutrition of their child.Example-

1.Am I giving him/her the right food?

2.Is he/she getting complete nutrition?

3.Does he/she have good immunity?

4.Is his/her weight and height right for his/her age?

Reaserches based on Indian families show,80% of Indian mothers consider their child as a picky eater.About 50% mothers feel that their child falls sick very often,57% says their child lacks weight gain.

So,it is necessary for the mothers to provide with complete nutrition and a balanced meal plan.To add variety and taste to the dishes for your little one’s try these different color gravies.

WHITE GRAVY: Cashewnuts,milk,curd,fresh cream and onion

GREEN GRAVY: Green leafy vegetables,coriander leaves,curry leaves,green chillies and other spices of your choice.

RED GRAVY: Tomatoes,dry red chillies.

BROWN GRAVY: Saute coconut in pan,add onion and poppy seeds.(This is usually for non-veg preparations)

Also try your own innovative ideas as children love changes.No one can know your child better than yourself.Try finding out his/her likes and dislikes and make the food more presentable and palatable as it’s a well known fact that you eat your food first with your eyes and then with your mouth.


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CHEERS TO COCONUT WATER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Coconut water is available easily and has amazing health benefits.It is a natural isotonic drink,which packed with lots of nutrients.It is low in carbs,99% fat free and low in sugar content. 

 

• Drinking coconut water keeps the body cool and also aids in maintaining a normal body temperature
• It facilitates the effective transfer of nutrients and oxygen to the cells
• As coconut water is an isotonic beverage, it orally re-hydrates the body and and naturally replenishes the body's fluids, which are lost while exercising
• It also helps to raise the metabolism rate of the body, thereby promoting weight loss
• This elixir also gives a boost to the immunity system, and strengthens the body's ability to detoxify and fight diseases
• Coconut water is an effective digestive tract cleanser
• It proves beneficial for diabetic patients to control diabetes
• Aids your body in fighting viruses that cause the flu, herpes, and AIDS
• Helps keep the pH balance in check, thereby reducing the risk of cancer
• It is also beneficial in treating kidney and urethral stones.