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Say yes to yoghurt, even during a cold!Subscriber Only

July 5, 2018 17:08 IST

Yoghurt can be quite beneficial for the body. It contains calcium, protein and bacteria which aids digestion and also causes the adequate absorption of nutrients.

Cooking with kids: Start earlySubscriber Only

July 8, 2018 11:16 IST

The writer got her son to help in the kitchen when he was just three! Try out her recipe of Cake Pops with your child. By Jyoti Watchmaker It’s always a great idea to involve kids in the kitchen. As a mum of a nine-year-old and an avid cook myself, I initiated my son into baking […]

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What to eat and avoid if you’re breastfeedingSubscriber Only

July 10, 2018 12:17 IST

Keep your energy levels high by sticking to the right diet, when you’re breastfeeding!

Indian food provides a well balanced diet for children's development.

5 reasons why Indian food is good for your childSubscriber Only

June 28, 2018 17:20 IST

An Indian meal is rich in all the essential nutrients required for the child's development. It is easy to digest, is rich in carbs and fibre, also contains all the good fats.

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Can your child skip the daily glass of milk?Subscriber Only

June 29, 2018 14:34 IST

While mother's milk proves to be beneficial for newborns as it contains all the essential nutrients, humans continue to drink it into adulthood. Milk might be contaminated, depending on the source, but it does contain protein, calcium and good fats.

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Why breastfeeding is important for high-birthweight infantsSubscriber Only

July 2, 2018 16:29 IST

The high-birthweight infants were highly likely to be overweight or have obesity compared with normal birthweight infants through six years of age, and the low-birthweight infants were highly likely to be underweight through six years of age.