My kids are always fascinated with the crows that come to play with them. Chinnu is seen feeding them with food! He threw it around and came back running. So many of them came on to the ground to eat! Tired after a night out with the bottle!…that’s peddu with his bottle! And this of […]
Diagnosing Diabetes!
Diabetes is diagnosed either by suspicion by the patient or the Doctor, when the following signs and symptoms are noticed. Clinically it is suspected when there are some signs and symptoms noticed either by the patient or by the Doctor. As mentioned in the earlier articles, it can be a typical symptoms like Poly urea […]
Healthy Snack for Diabetics ~ Chickpea Salad or Sundal!
I know I had promised to come up with menu and diet details for Diabetes. So first in the series is going to be a simple one that’s quite common in atleast the South Indian homes. I remember my Amma making this so often when her father was with us for a while. The evenings […]
Coconut Dates Boorelu ~ a treat to Kids!
After I made those yummy boorelu with dal, I had the batter still left. My kids liked the boorelu quite a lot and since the batter was still around, I was thinking what else can go into this. I really don’t mind giving the kids, deep fried ones. After all the running and activities they […]
Diabetes Diagnosing, why early?
I had spent 60 years in India till I came to this Island recently, I used to hear that India has been pronounced as diabetic capital of the world. This was almost authentic, coming from various medical organizations at national and international level. It is estimated to between 10 to 15% incidence in urban areas. […]
An Introduction to Diabetes ~ What is Diabetes?
I know its been a while since the first article on the introduction and I haven’t made any progress with the topics. I am sure with this post, I will progress more in covering most of it. Source: Written for Spice your Life, by Dr. Nagarathnam Jetty, MBBS,DPH,DIH,FIAOH. **********************************************What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a metabolic […]
Easy Aloo Paratha and Masala Poha ~ Breakfast ideas for Toddlers!
Since the boys take both breakfast and lunch to their school, deciding on the dishes has become even tough. To add to that, their teacher has asked us to feed them half of their breakfast at home and pack the rest to the school. This way they eat their full and also learn to eat […]
Masala Peanuts ~ Healthy Snacks!
I can go on and on on this wonderful snack that never fails to tempt me or excite me. Many fond memories come rushing in when this comes to mind. The many vacations that we went along with our family friends. This for sure was something Amma would pack for the journey. The long or […]
Microwave Paneer Cheese Rolls!
Well, I had a lot of plans for making something interesting and elaborate in the microwave this month for my Microwave Easy Cooking event hosted by dear Raji. She did send a gentle threatening mail, saying, after all, it’s my event, and I got to send her an entry…Ok, I know I have been kind […]
Introducing pulses or dals to infants or toddlers ~ Tadka Dal!
I know mothers with infants and toddlers will surely retort to this dal every other day. When my daughter was 6 months old, Dad said it was time to introduce dal to her diet. Since she was the first baby at home, we were all very apprehensive about her intake and the food we give. […]