APT diet solutions by Apeksha Thakkar

  Snacking options for children (Age 5- 7 years) Right snacking habit is quite a big challenge with today’s generation. With the childhood obesity cases is one of a kind, which act as a quick filler in between the main meals and most children savor on it. Snacking items should contribute to nutritional aspects, as it helps in providing right nourishment at this age. While suggesting snacking foods for children, taste and the nutritional benefits should swivel around health, immunity, taste, and growth. Let us check snacking food items, which are powerhouse of nutrients and rationalize ‘Right nutrition is the plinth to flourishing health’. Dairy Products : - If you offer a direct glass of plain milk to this age, there is likelihood of it getting rejected. Dairy products are loaded with nutrients like calcium, proteins, magnesium, and other minerals. Milk can easily blend with fresh, seasonal fruits and made as fruit smoothie, which is a great bet to get almost all vital nutrients in...

  Pre and Post Workout meals Exercising on an empty stomach is not going to help you lose weight. Keep in mind to feed yourself well before and after a workout, to lose those kilos and build muscles.     People often associate losing weight to starving yourself and building muscles to loading up on protein. But human body and the nutrition associated with it is not so simple. You need the right food in the right amount along with proper exercise to retain the desired body. There are certain nutrients that play a very important role both before and after a workout session.   Pre Workout Meal Optimal nutrient intake prior to exercise enhances your performance and reduces muscle damage. Macronutrients like carbohydrates and protein have key roles to play in preparing your body prior to workout.     Carbohydrates are Important Carbohydrates from food are broken down into glucose which is utilized by your body as a source of fuel. Glycogen, the stored form of ca...

A very blatant phrase is often used by the health care providers stating ‘Moderation is the key’. Coaching about healthy and moderation eating right from the beginning, helps a growing child to keep health as his prime focus as he grows up. It is said that first 6 years of child’s life are like a sponge and whatever is taught during this time, is going to remain throughout his life. With increasing cases of childhood obesity, eating disorders, comfort eating and stress, eating in moderation is something which should be started at a very young age, before the child understands the relationship between body, food and mind. Moderation eating? How will it help my growing child? In a country like India, where every occasion is celebrated with a variety of delicious but not-so-healthy food items, and where children are insisted to have more laddoos even when they are full, eating in moderation should be practiced by every family. Teaching children right from a start and controlling p...