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Jun 24, 2011

Tips for Mothers:To Take of Themselves


Mother Take Care....

Some Tips:
• You are the centre of care,
About yourself you think very rare.
• Take the kids to the park,
When they play, go for the walk.
• Instead of the extra food going as waste,
Do not finish it, It would show on your waist.
• For everyone, you cook and serve breakfast,
Ending up busy, you skip it or fast.
Also............
• Don't nibble or taste food in excess, during cooking.
Eat fruits along with the kids, they would enjoy it too.
• When kids are off to school and you are alone, don't eat while watching television.
Keep healthy snack options to munch, when you feel bored.
• Eat meals with family, to maintain the meal timings.

Some myths:
Myth: Young women believe that breastfeeding will ruin the shape of their breasts/body
Breastfeeding helps you burn 500 extra calories a day. It helps the womb return to normal and does not affect the shape of breasts in the long term.

Myth: If a mother goes back to work too soon after delivery, her baby will not bond with her adequately.
The mother/child bond is forged by quality time together, not quantity. A working mother has to learn to ration her time and balance her responsibilities, but as long as a child receives love and attention from mother when she is around, bonding will take place.
 

Jun 23, 2011

High Energy Snacks




SNACKS for HIGH ENERGY :





Light snacks which are healthy come to your rescue when there's a need for energy at the end of a long worked day.
• Dry fruits
• Banana
• Low fat milkshake or smoothie
• Whole wheat crackers
• Baked beans on toast Whole wheat sandwich
• Cereal with low fat milk
• Aloo chaat
• Boiled corn

These snacks not only carry nutrition but also give you the energy boost before a workout. At the same time, they don't make you lethargic or sleepy if taken in small quantities. Don't forget to drink a glass of water 30 minutes before you begin your workout.

Avoid these foods before rigorous exercise:
• Fatty and fried foods-they take too long to digest
• Sweets-they take long to digest and cause rapid blood sugar changes
• Sugary drinks-they cause rapid energy swings and you might end up with less energy instead of more
• Caffeine-it stimulates the body to increase urine output