The first 3- 5 years[this varies from country to country, though] of life is one of the most important and crucial period in a child’s life! These are the foundation years which decide / shape the future of the child both in terms of mental and physiological well being. During this period,one of the major…
Geriatric nutrition | Food for the elderly and Paasipauppu Dosai | Moong dhal dosa
Nutrition classes in college was something that I was always eager to attend. While most of my classmates found it either dull and boring or too technical to remember, I simply loved. The reason was our professor who handled the class.She used to give a whole lot of examples to explain a topic that would…
Nutrients / Foods To Help Fight Postpartum Depression
The first few week after delivery can be very trying and tiresome. Studies show that one in ten women face postpartum depression.It is a condition where the women faces certain symptoms of clinical depression after childbirth. Some of the symptoms include Low self esteem Exhaustion Eating and sleeping disorders Spells of anger against others Frustration…
Galactogouges
Galactogouges or lactogouges are foods that increase the secretion of breast milk. In some women due to certain health conditions, the secretion of breast milk may be diminished. There are medicines available to increase the breast milk secretion but instead of opting for drugs, it is safe, easy and economical to use the stuffs that…
Postpartum Diet
The importance of a good diet during the period following the delivery of the baby has been stressed from time immemorial.The stress of delivery whether normal or through Cesarian section puts an equal amount of stress on the mother’s digestive system.Hence the dishes cooked for the new mother are carefully done to prevent or aggravate…