Author: Archana Doshi
Tiffin - refers to a light breakfast or a light
tea-time meal at about 3 p.m., consisting of typical tea-time foods. In certain
parts of India, it can also refer to the midday luncheon or, in some regions of
the Indian subcontinent, a between-meal snack.
The author very consciously selected the recipes and the
ingredients that go into the making. In every chapter, she briefly explains about
the menu and then the recipe follows.
The lunch plans stated in the book draw focus on:
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Foods high in protein, calcium, vitamin D,
magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin C, such as milk, eggs, leafy greens, fruits,
and lean meats, can significantly contribute to your child's height and overall
physical development.
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Snacks with fiber or protein help kids feel
full longer. Foods with these nutrients take more time to digest. Fiber comes
from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Protein comes from beans, cheese,
milk, meats, eggs, nuts, and nut butter.
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Make it easy for kids to choose healthy snacks
by keeping fruits and vegetables on hand and ready to eat. Other good snacks
include low-fat yogurt, peanut butter, and celery, or whole-grain crackers and
cheese. Serve good sources of protein, such as eggs, beans, and nuts.
A balanced diet full of essential vitamins and minerals will
help kids reach their full growth potential.
Give your child something to eat or drink about every 2 to 3 hours,
or about 5 or 6 times a day. This will give your child about 3 meals and 2 to 3
snacks every day.
A good rule of thumb is to start meals with small
servings and let your child ask for more if they're still hungry. Avoid making
your child finish everything on the plate or eat more than they want to. Use
smaller plates for younger children, as adult-size plates could encourage them
to eat oversized portions.
Healthy foods help in various spheres of life. Healthy food
does not only impact physical health but mental health too. When they eat
healthy fruits and vegetables that are full of nutrients, the chances of
diseases are reduced. For instance, green vegetables help us to maintain
strength and vigor.
Talk about where their food comes from. Let them help you
decide on menus. Show them the joy of cooking delicious meals together to share
with family and friends. Creating a positive attitude towards food and meal
preparation while they are young helps them to establish healthy eating habits
for life.
We flavor our food mainly with spices. We eat what we grow,
when possible. The kids help, and they can see what it takes to grow a seed
into a fruit or vegetable in a healthy way. They connect to the smell, feel,
and taste of the stuff they have helped grow.
The book TASTY TIFFIN is sure to free parents from their
worry about their kids' food and eating habits. This book will tickle the taste
buds of the kids to enjoy yummy as well as healthy foods, thereby completing
their meals and snacks without wasting anything.
(This book review is a part of Blogchatter's Book Review program)
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