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  Healthy Oatmeal with Fruit and Nuts Short on time in the morning? Whip up this overnight oatmeal recipe that includes fruit and nuts. Breakfast will be waiting for you when you wake up! Who has time to make breakfast in the morning? Many of us are lucky if we run out the door with a cup of coffee in hand. I stumbled upon the novel idea of making this overnight oatmeal recipe that includes fruit and nuts to up my breakfast game. INGREDIENTS ¾ cup rolled oats ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of sea salt ¼ cup fresh berries (optional) ½ ripe banana, sliced (optional) 2 tablespoons chopped nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, or cashews (optional) 2 tablespoons dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries, chopped apples, chopped Apricots (optional) Maple syrup (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Combine the oats and 1½ cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the water has been absorbed about 5 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon and salt. To...

  Can You Eat Spicy Food While Pregnant? Pregnancy calls for many food cravings which otherwise wouldn’t be the first choice of many women, consumption of spicy food being one of them. Whilst hormones are to be blamed for the sudden rise in the desire to have spicy food; most pregnant women are in doubt whether they are healthy and a good choice for themselves or their growing baby. Let’s find out whether spicy food is safe for pregnant women. Facts concerning the consumption of spicy food during pregnancy Homemade spicy food is absolutely safe for you and your baby. Even though studies have shown certain foods to change the overall flavor of the amniotic fluids in women during pregnancy, but are spicy foods; that are yet to be discovered. Consumption of spicy food could influence your growing baby’s taste buds. Even though spicy food is harmless for the baby it could still induce certain mild complications among pregnant women. These complications include indigestion, increased ac...

  How Much Vitamin D Should You Take When Pregnant? Vitamin D is very important and is a requirement for all. It helps us in the process of absorbing calcium and phosphate in our bodies. Vitamin D is even more important if you are pregnant. It not only helps you to absorb calcium and phosphate but also makes sure that your baby’s bones, teeth, heart, kidneys, and nervous system is growing and developing properly. Where is Vitamin D found? Generally, some foods contain Vitamin D, but our body produces vitamin D from the sunlight that reaches our skin. Most of the vitamin D is made by our body during the summer months. But since sitting in the sun for a long time has other problems, such as tanning, redness, skin burn, or even skin cancer; some foods can be consumed by pregnant women to receive their daily dose of Vitamin D. How much Vitamin D should you take when pregnant? Pregnant women have been prescribed a vitamin D dosage of 10 micrograms daily. The above dosage is enough to gi...

  10 Reasons Why Eggs Are the Healthiest Food on the Planet Proteins are an important part of our diet no matter what our age is. It provides us with energy and other nutritional requirements, and that is why the incorporation of an adequate amount of proteins into our diet is very crucial. Especially in a  kid’s diet plan , incorporating proteins are a must. Children, while growing up, will require a lot of nutritional benefits to strengthen their system and also boost their immunity. And for that, superfoods are a must. Eggs are one of those very under-valued yet amazing protein supplements which can be grouped under superfoods easily. They are packed with proteins and are equally amazing in taste as well. It is scientifically proven that eggs are power-packed with protein, good fats, and also multiple micronutrients. Here are some reasons why it is called a superfood. Eggs are rich sources of proteins. Proteins are important for the formation of your muscles. If you are int...

  Is your baby ready for Weaning? Follow this 10 checklist. Becoming a parent for the first time is both thrilling and scary. You would want to know everything about your baby without hurting him or her.  If your baby is over three months then chances are he or she might slowly lose interest in your breast milk. You should consider this a growth instead of being disheartened. Here are 10 signs that will tell you whether your baby is a  weaning baby at 4 months . Sings to know your baby is weaning The baby is hungry and wants to drink formula or breast milk often. This is one of the primary signs that will let you know that the baby’s hunger is not getting fulfilled by breakfast or the newborn baby formulas and it is not time for you to switch to a heavier alternative. This sign might confuse you but if you read it then it will make sense. Even though your baby is hungry he or she will avoid getting nursed by you because breast milk is not keeping them full. You will also ...

  How much food should I give my baby while Weaning? Any kind of change around your baby could be scary, be it the first time the baby sat up or the first time you are trying to feed the baby solid foods. Feeding your baby solid food is also known as weaning or complementary feeding. Most new mothers start practicing weaning their babies after they are of 6 months of age or more. Here are things you should keep in mind while your baby starts weaning The quantity of the food is not important. The fact that your baby has started to eat solid foods is what counts. They will still be breastfeeding which means that the maximum amount of nourishment will be received from the breast milk itself. Do not stick with just one kind of solid food, instead, make your baby try a variety of solid foods so that they develop a habit of eating a variety of food items. You will be able to increase the amount of solid food your baby eats with time and patience. It is all about practice and adjustment. ...

  A 10 Step Guide To Weaning Your Baby There are no set of rules or guidelines to initiate weaning your baby, but there are some recommendations that have proven to be scientifically useful. This article has been taken from studies that were conducted by several lactation consultants and developmental experts on how you can make your  baby ready for weaning . Babies and surprises are two peas in a pod. Every day you will see or note your baby do something surprising. So here are 10 steps guide to weaning your baby. 1. Identify when your baby is decreasing breastfeeding Your baby will leave clues and it is up to you whether you can comprehend the signs or not. They will sit up straight, put their head up, express interest in adult food, put their hands and toys inside their mouth, etc are some common signs. You will also note how your baby’s active tongue thrust reflex will also fade away with time. 2. Set a timetable for weaning Give you and your baby one full month to stop br...

  40 Top and Best Schools in India Selecting the right school is the biggest concern of parents and students. Considering the same, we have provided the list of top 40 schools in India. These  best schools in India  are shortlisted based on their pass percentage, quality of education, and more. Please Note: Serial no. in these lists do not indicate any Rankings.  1. St. Xavier’s Collegiate School, Kolkata St. Xavier’s Collegiate School is an independent Catholic private day school for boys run by the Society of Jesus in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It was founded in 1860 by the Jesuits under the supervision of Rev.Fr.Henri Depelchin, and it is named after Francis Xavier, a 16th-century Jesuit missionary to India. Website:  https://www.sxcsccu.edu.in/ Address: 12A Wood Street, Kolkata – 700 016 Ph: +91 33 22906951 E-mail:  principal@sxcs.edu.in 2. The Doon School Dehradun The Doon School is an all-boys academically selective boarding school in Dehradun, Utta...

  Self-controlled children tend to be healthier middle-aged adults, suggests study The findings of a study suggest that self-control, the ability to contain one’s own thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and to work toward goals with a plan, is one of the personality traits that makes a child ready for school. And, it turns out, ready for life as well. In a large study that has tracked a thousand people from birth through age 45 in New Zealand, researchers have determined that people who had higher levels of self-control as children were ageing more slowly than their peers at age 45. Their bodies and brains were healthier and biologically younger. In interviews, the higher self-control group also showed they may be better equipped to handle the health, financial and social challenges of later life as well. The researchers used structured interviews and credit checks to assess financial preparedness. High childhood self-control participants expressed more positive views of ageing...

  Why Do Your Ankles Swell Up? Women who are well into their pregnancy feel their feet becoming ugly because the ankles and feet get swollen over time. Often it increases with time but there are ways pregnant women could reduce it through simple ways. This guide will provide you with all the necessary information about swollen ankles during pregnancy. Why do ankles swell up during pregnancy? It is due to the extra fluid present in the body and the pressure generated due to the growing uterus that usually causes the ankles and the feet to swell up in pregnancy. The swelling gets worse as a woman is nearing her due date Or very hot weather could also increase the swelling of the ankles during pregnancy. Mild swelling of ankles and feet is harmless and quite normal. But, swelling of ankles and feet could also be the first signs of pre-eclampsia. How to reduce swollen ankles during pregnancy? Pregnant women are advised against standing at a stretch. You can use a cushion or even a foot...

  Do Babies Dream? If you have ever observed your little one sleeping, you might have seen him twitching or smiling broadly in his sleep. This is a source of great wonder and curiosity for every parent. Babies with their tiny bodies and round heads may not be able to conjure up visually vivid yet confusing dreams like an adult. But there must be something that is going on in their minds that makes them laugh out or coo in their sleep. If this has piqued your interest, then read on as we present you with some fascinating facts. Does your baby dream? Some researchers believe that it is only natural that your babies will dream while having a REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. But since they have not had any vivid experiences apart from being fed and played with, their dreams may only have such disjoined images or happy feelings. If you find your baby smiling or laughing in his sleep, then probably happy memories involving the parent’s face or a satisfying meal might have turned up in the...

  Belly Button Pains During Pregnancy The majority of pregnant women experience belly button pains during the second and third trimesters of their pregnancies. If you are wondering what the belly button is then it is an attachment point for the placenta in the womb inside the uterus. Generally, belly button pains are harmless and go away as soon as you deliver your baby. There are several causes for a belly button to cause pain during pregnancy, let’s find out. Causes of belly button pains during pregnancy One of the first causes of belly button pain during pregnancy is the uterine pressure that is generated due to the presence of the baby in the womb inside your uterus. As the baby is growing, the uterus is expanding to make room for the baby. This causes the stomach and the belly button to receive a certain amount of pressure which could cause pain in the long term. The third trimester sees the baby taking up the entire space up to the ribs, this exerts pressure on the belly butt...

  Screen time, emotional health among parents’ top concerns for children during pandemic Washington [US], December 21 (ANI): A new national poll gives a glimpse into parents’ greatest concerns about their kids in the pandemic-era with the top concerns being screen time, unhealthy eating, and depression. High on the top 10 list: overuse of social media and screen time, internet safety, unhealthy eating, depression and suicide, and lack of physical activity. Almost half of the parents also describe COVID-19, the disease itself, as a “big problem” impacting kids, coming in at No.10, according to the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health at Michigan Medicine. “This is an especially challenging time for families, with many children experiencing significant changes in routine that may negatively impact their health and wellbeing,” said Mott Poll co-director and Mott pediatrician Gary Freed, M.D., M.P.H. “Parents’ biggest concerns for young people seem to be ass...

  Crafty ways to sprang an indoor Sunday Crafty ways to sprang an indoor Sunday After a long and boring week, it’s finally Sunday, and you want to do something fun? Many times, we don’t have an exact plan or aim to do something on holidays. But the child inside us wants to do something exciting. And going out seems laborious; here are few ways to enhance your Sunday or Crafty ways to sprang an indoor Sunday. 1) Have a small get together Having a little get together with friends and family is the best way to enjoy on Sunday. You can order pizzas or burgers. Some drinks etc., it’s not necessary to have a tight menu. You also cook something nice and light. If you have a speaker, nothing like it. Play some music and enjoy quality time. 2) Have a massage, acupuncture Due to today’s busy activities, we get exhausted and done by the weekend. At this state event, the thought of a party is burdensome. So, the best thing to do in this such condition is to have a massage session. You can book...