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  • Mango Shake “Very healthy for babies/toddlers/kids

    Mango Shake “Very healthy for babies/toddlers/kids

    Mango is called  as ‘King of Fruits’ because of its taste and nutrition . Elders , kids, toddlers all loves its taste.

    Beyond the sweet, luscious taste of mangoes, they also contain an abundance of vitamins,minerals and antioxidants that assure  optimum health. Even when I ask my 4 year daughter that,  which fruit you love most, she said without taking time  Mangooo…And when it’s season go, she used to ask, “Mumma mango wapas kub aayega.”

    Health benefits of Mango shake

    One cup of mango juice contains calories (128), protein (<1 gm), carbohydrate (0.8gm). It is also loaded with vitamin C, A, B, E, & K.  Minerals like potassium (61gm), calcium (43 gm), magnesium (8 gm), phosphorous (5 gm), iron (0.9 gm), selenium (1 mcg), sodium (13 gm). One cup of mango juice contains about 60% of your daily requirement of vitamin C and 40% of daily requirement of vitamin A.

    1. Strengthen Immune system – Mangoes are such fruits which promote immune system in your baby. The high carotene and beta-carotene content present in mangoes promotes the immune system and makes it stronger.
    2. Good for Eyes – good supply of vitamin A is needed for proper and quick development of eye sight which is present in mango
    3. Strengthen bones – Milk, which is the integral part of mango shake, is having vitamin D and calcium, helps in strengthening of bones.
    4. Enables brain development:Mangoes are rich in vitamin B-6 and glutamine acid which helps in improved brain functioning,  memory and concentration.
    5. Easily Digestable : Mangoes contain enzymes and biochemicals such as esters, terpenes and aldehydes which promote digestion.
    6. Their are many other benefits of having mangoes and mango shake. It is good for heart, control acidity, maintain blood pressure, prevent cancer, for glowing skin. And it is good  during pregnancy also.

    I know after reading its health benefits you are now quite excited to prepare this delicious drink in your kitchen😋 for your choosy little one.

    So today I am going to prepare yummy yummy mango shake …Lets join me😀
    Ingredients required :

    1. Ripe mango – 2 or according to the family size
    2. Cold milk – 1 cup
    3. Cold water  – 1/2 cup
    4. Sweetner  – 4-5 tsp (sugar/jaggery powder/palm sugar/honey)
    5. Saffron(kesar) – few strands(optional)
    6. Cardamon powder (optional)

     

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    Method of preparation

    • Wash mangoes under running water
    • Peel the mango and chop unevenly.
    • Add chopped mangoes ,water and sugar(I used jaggery powder) in a blender and blend it to a fine paste.Then add milk.
    • Blend all the ingredients together. Adjust the quantity of milk to get the desired consistency.
    • Sprinkle cardamom powder while serving it . It give a nice aroma and look.
    • Give it to your baby without adding ice.

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    Measures to be taken while feeding mangoes to babies.

    1. Baby must be 7 month plus.
    2. Mangoes should be used after leaving it in water for more than a hour.
    3. Do not feed unripe mango: Unripe mango is not to be fed to infants. Unripe mango can be very sour and babies might not like it and moreover, unripe mangoes can be indigestible to many infants.
    4. Check out for allergies: Mango being a tropical fruit might be allergic to some people.

    Hope this article prove beneficial for everyone and you all started giving mango shake to your little one in summer.
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    Hope I am able to explain the recipe well.😐 Feel free to ask if you have any doubt related to the recipe in comments.

    Do let me know the response of your kids after having it.

    ref : http://www.parentinghealthybabies.com/

  • Butter milk- amazing healthy drink to beat the heat

    Butter milk- amazing healthy drink to beat the heat

    Butter milk (chaas) is a very common drink and I know it is prepared in many houses specially in summer , still I am sharing its recipe . The reason is some days before my grandmother’s friend visited my house and I served her chaas.

    She told me the miraculous ingredients that earlier people used to add in chass to get awesome results and they don’t need to rush to doctors for small small problems like we do these days.😖
    • Earlier I used to take tea after my meal, but when realized the good effects of chaas in my body, I replace my near to dear tea with chaas. Now the whole day I feel good after having chaas, no acidity, no indigestion, no heaviness.😃
    • Now my daughter also become a big fan of butter milk. I used to give her when she is very small around 7-8 month old. when ever I see the sign of loose motion, I replace his formula or cow milk(after 1 year) with butter milk.
    • It Strengthen the immune system, so very beneficial if we started giving it to our babies as a regular drink. All spices except cumin powder should be given to baby after completing one year.
    • I always used to pack chill butter milk along with lunch box in a Milton bottle for my husband and father in law. 😋
    So without taking much of your time, I directly jump to the healthiest, easy and very tasty recipe…here we go😀
    No cooking required
    serves : 3-4
    Ingredients required
    1. Fresh curd – 1 bowl
    2. Roasted cumin seeds powder(jeera)- 1/2 tsp
    3. Fenugreek seeds powder(methi) – 1/4th tsp (powder it just by putting in a grinder without roasting) *Read notes
    4. Black pepper powder – 1/4 tsp
    5. Dried mint powder (pudina)- 1/2 tsp
    6. Black salt(kaka namak) – 1/4 tsp
    7. Rock salt – 1/2 tsp (namak kam hi lo but aacha lo😉)
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    Method of Preparation

    Butter milk is very easy to prepare, we just need to add all the healthy spices that is mentioned above.

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    Add 2 glass of water . Mix well with the help of hand blender so that lumps of curd mixed well.

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    Chill in the refrigerator.Your butter milk us ready to serve.

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    Garnish it with cumin powder or can put fresh coriander or mind leaf to it.

    Benefits of ingredients that we added to it…

    Chaas is categorized as a sattvic food in Ayurveda

    1. Curd and water
    •  The main ingredients of chaas is water and curd. Made with cool, watered down curd, this drink is perfect to soothe the stomach. As you drink it the cool buttermilk tends to wash down the spices and calms an irritated stomach lining.
    • Since it contains electrolytes and lots of water, it is the best treat to give to your body to fight dehydration.
    • Many kids  are lactose intolerant  actually able to digest yogurt without a problem. If you’re lactose intolerant, drinking chaas is one way to make sure you get your calcium.

    2. Cumin powder and Black pepper

    •   This spices relieves the stomach from irritation caused due to spicy foods.
    • Very helpful for those who are looking to lose weigh, cumin powder helps in loosing weight.

    3. Fenugreek seeds powder(methi)

    • I am talking about methi powder that my grand mother’s friend advised us.
    • Methi not only add flavor to dishes and controlling diabetes to inducing labor, fenugreek seeds have had diverse benefits for your skin, hair, and health.
    • Fenugreek seeds have been used by women to increase their breast milk production.
    • Reduces cholesterol, reduces pain from arthritis, help in weight loss, improve kidney function, improve Kidney Function, protect liver, fight dandruff, prevent hair loss etc etc etc..Their are many other benefits but I think this much benefits are enough for everyone to include it in our diet.😉

    4. Dried Mint powder

    • Cures respiratory disorders like asthma, coughs, congestion, and cold
    • Good for stomach problems like indigestion, acidity, worm infestation, flatulence, colic, diarrhea, etc.
    • Reduces cramps – beneficial in reducing stomachache and menstrual cramps
    • It has a relaxing effect – relieves headaches, migraines and reduces stress and tension

     5. Black salt

    •   Indian black salt is considered a cooling spice in ayurvedic medicine and is recommended for many health issues such as constipation, indigestion, heartburn, bloating, flatulence, goiter, poor eyesight and hysteria.

     6. Rock salt(sendha namak)

    • It aids in digestion and is prescribed for laxative and digestive disorders. It improves appetite, removes gas and soothes heartburn.
    • It stabilizes blood pressure, maintain the pH balance etc etc…

    Note :

    • You can also chill the butter milk in the refrigerator and serve later.If possible use it in the same day.
    • If used after few hours, the spices settled down in the bottom and fenugreek powder become sticky. So it is my advice to blend it again before serving or serve it immediately after preparation.
    • If having cold, prepare it in normal water.
    • You can also add more water if required to thin the chaas.

    Hope this article prove beneficial for everyone and you all started adding all these beneficial healthy spices to chaas.
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    Hope I am able to explain the recipe well.😐 Feel free to ask if you have any doubt related to the recipe in comments.

    Do let me know the response of your kids and family.