Ask Our Experts: Eating Solids
At what age should I start feeding my baby solid food? Quoted from World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations: “Infants should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life to achieve optimal growth, development and health. Breastfeeding, along with…
Here Comes Mommy Chef: A Parent’s Perspective
I love food. Indian food, Malay food, Chinese food, Thai food, Greek food….the list is endless. As a child, I was a breeze to handle during meal times. I learnt to self feed at a very young age and had…
Give Me Chocolate!
Love chocolate? Then, you’d probably be glad to know that it’s a safe and healthy indulgence for pregnant women. Numerous studies and researches have managed to reveal certain benefits of eating chocolate during pregnancy, provided that caffeine intake is below…
Eating Out and About
Out of the comforts of your own kitchen, you may have to face dietary concerns that you probably have not even considered before. One of the most common worry every mum-to-be has is what food goes into her body. However,…
Weaning Ways: The Best Solid Foods for Your Infant
At around six months old, babies will have to be weaned off their solely milk diets and begin consuming solid food. This is because milk alone will not be enough to meet their developmental needs. So, in addition to milk,…
Veganism and a Growing Child
Many people are looking into healthier ways of living these days and just as many also desire to live a life which excludes, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals – be it for food, clothing or any…
Build Up on Protein
Protein is the human body’s vital building block which is used to create healthy skin, muscle, hair, and bones. That’s why it’s a crucial nutrient when you’re pregnant, for baby and for you. It also ensures normal body growth in…
Baby and Toddler Diet Requirements: Food, Macronutrients and Supplements
Protein, fat, and carbohydrate — the crucial three nutrients known also as ‘Macronutrients’, are responsible for supplying energy and important nutrition for your child’s growth and development. These macronutrients, along with many other vitamins and minerals are what parents have…
Green Goodness
Spinach is a a dark green leafy vegetable that is packed full of nutrition needed during pregnancy. It is a truly versatile ingredient too, and can be incorporated into just about any dish. Rich in iron, folate and other important…
Cooking Light, Cooking Right
Every one aims to have a fit body, which enables them to enjoy all the good aspects of life. But the highest demand of a healthy body is eating nourishing foods, to benefit the whole body system. Now is the…
