Eating for two during pregnancy is a popular myth. There is no scientific basis to this common myth of pregnancy, yet they have a deep psychological effect on pregnant women. Hence in this section...
A constant query that moms have are for new ideas for quick and healthy food recipes for kids. With winter now receding and summer approaching, I thought it was time to pen down some food recipes for...
Lactation consultants are professional specialists trained to teach new mothers how to breastfeed and help tackle issues such as latching difficulties, painful nursing, and low milk production...
A woman after conception is bombarded with advice from friends and family which is at most times confusing and can be contradictory...
Water is not just 97% of the planet but is also the most abundant substance that constitutes a human body. While we all know that blood transports oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body; what...
As a fertility nutrition specialist, I get many patients who are obese yet pregnant. It is a well-established fact that obesity increases the chances of pregnancy related complications like...
In today’s age of double income families and the growing number of nuclear families, I often find that in my practice as a child dietician, mothers rely on pre-packaged, processed foods or ready to...
what is the best diet for conception? In this article, I shall highlight some of the food groups that have been found to affect fertility and help you get pregnant naturally...
Expectant mothers start thinking of feeding the baby well before they deliver. With a vast majority of health care providers/ lactation consultants suggesting that breast feeding is the best option...
What a mother eats when she is carrying her child dictates the nutritional intake of the foetus and then continues through to the development of the infant. If the mother has medical issues, her...
As a dietitian for kids, very often mothers ask me what drink they can give their kids. Most mothers, I find, give fruit juices to their children. There are so many healthy options to choose from, but...
The monsoons have arrived in all their splendour. We all have got a respite from the blistering heat. Everything is green, fresh and beautiful. What better way to enjoy this weather than to indulge in...
