Category: child nutrition
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Part One: My Biofortification Story
Here’s to me saying goodbye to micronutrient deficiency one child, one woman at a time….. I love biofortification and the various options it offers, its role in ensuring a micronutrient deficiency-free world and the wealth hidden within it; the investment opportunities are endless (I heard a lot of farmers are millionaires already). For instance, its…
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THE ULTIMATE RICE AND POTATOES RECIPE FOR EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY
Here’s a winning recipe for the entire family. Sometimes as mothers we love to recreate dishes to fit our mood (tired to cook or trying out a new recipe) or the nutrition needs of the family. This particular recipe is one that the entire family will enjoy especially since it is tasty, nutritious and attractive.…
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Avocado Puree: Yummy Yum! For kids
If you are looking for healthy meals for your family and especially for your kids, you are in the right place. Cooking for kids and making sure they eat right is always demanding and knowing the right quantity and method of cooking can be really tasking. This recipe is an easy one and…
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5 Tips To Feeding a Fussy Toddler; Trust Me,This Works!
Getty Photos As my kids grew older, I learnt some simple tips and tricks to guide my kids (and the entire family) on a path of healthy eating and I want to share some of them with you. A lot of reading, research and patience helped me on that path and today, my kids don’t…
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Season of Mangoes! How do you eat mangoes?
Mangoes, Cashews, Agbalumo aka Udara, Water Melons, Pineapples are everywhere now. I am lucky I have Mallams who sell fruits close to my home and as long as the money is available I don’t fail to buy fruits on my way home from work. I love Bananas too but they are not in season now…
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Child Nutrition: TY’s Chicken Nuggets
This delicious Chicken Nugget meal should serve as a finger food for toddlers and older kids. The trick with frying is using clean oil, once and not to be re-used. Too much intake of fried food could be dangerous to the health of the child. A good substitute for vegetable oil is Olive oil. Though…
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Child Nutrition; How to prepare rice and stew for kids
Plain Rice and Tomato Stew (9 Months+) Ingredients (for four servings) 100g rice 250ml clean waterCooking Directions 1. Wash your hands thoroughly. 2. Wash rice, add rice to water and bring to boil. 3. Cook for about 15 minutes and rinse with clean cold water, drain in a sieve and 4. Put to boil for…
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Child Nutrition; Banana Puree
Banana Puree (6 months+)(To serve one) Ingredients 2 sticks of fresh bananasliquid baby milk (optional)Cooking DirectionsPeel a small banana and mash with a fork, add a little amount of liquid baby milk to thin down the thickness and add serve.You could also use fresh yoghurt instead of milk. Enjoy!
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Child Nutrition: Papaya Puree
Papaya Puree (6 months+) Pawpaw contains an enzyme that breaks down protein and so boosts digestion as well as improves indigestion. It is rich in Vitamin C and beta carotene. Pawpaw is also high in soluble fiber which is important for bowel function. Ingredients 1 small fresh pawpaw Cooking Directions 1. Cut a small pawpaw, remove…
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