New mothers are usually always looking for answers when it comes to their children – as well as their nutrition. Here is a guide
Mother
- Mixed veg upma + ground nut chutney + soaked almonds (breakfast)
- Mixed Veg pulao + raita + egg curry(lunch )
- Dates sesame balls (snacks)
- Beetroot stuffed chapati + mixed veg curry (dinner) + salad
- Buttermilk (bed time)
Children
Breakfast – mixed veg chicken sandwich + milk
Lunch – vegetable rice ( peas, carrot) + chicken curry + raita ( cucumber + carrot )
Snack – mixed fruit salad
Dinner – chapati + chicken curry + smoothie
Benefits
It is rich in high fibre and protein, which is good for digestion and almonds containing good sources of omega 3 fatty acid and antioxidants.
Again egg has vitamin D which helps in bone health, egg has folate which helps in congenital disabilities like spina bifida (pregnant mother).
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