Too much of juice and too little milk could be the reason of lack of calcium in kids. Over processed or fast food is calorie dense but it is nutritionally skimpy. Here is a brief list of nutrients and the food products they are found in abundant that can be a good source of power for your kids and improve their immunity. Calcium: It is crucial for a child to get habitual of eating calcium rich foods. Calcium rich foods are loaded with vitamin D. This helps in making their bones strong and prevent type one diabetes and other diseases. Some of the best sources of calcium are cheese, yogurt, milk, fortified foods like cereals, waffles and soy milk. Vitamin E: A great source of antioxidants, vitamin E helps in repairing damaged cells. Kids are deprived of their daily dose of vitamin E because of the fat-free or low fat foods we give our kids to keep them from gaining those unhealthy pounds. The best source of vitamin E are avocado, nuts, peanut butter, wheat germ and spinach. Fiber: Including high fiber diet in your kid meals helps protect them from various chronic diseases later in life. Different pediatricians have different recommendations as to how many grams of fiber a kid’s meal should include.

These quick and easy treats are the perfect way to satiate your cravings. All those with a sweet tooth are constantly on the lookout for some no-mess desert recipes. Below are three quick and easy recipes for desserts that are very easy to whip up and keep you craving for more. Black Forest Cake Ingredients 1 tin sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 4 tbsp cocoa powder 1¾ cup flour 100 grams butter 50 grams milk chocolate 200ml aerated soda 200 grams fresh cream 1 small tinned cherries 2 tsp icing sugar Method Grease an 8 diameter baking tin and sprinkle flour. In the meantime, pre-heat the oven at 1800C. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and soda bicarbonate. In another bowl, mix the softened butter and sweetened condensed milk and beat well. Add some vanilla essence to the mixture. Add the aerated soda to the batter slowly and keep aside the batter into the baking tin and leave to bake for 45-50 minutes. Cool the cake for a bit, and cut it into two halves. Drain & de-stone cherries. Soak both halves of the cake in cherry syrup.

Peanut butter bars are the easiest desserts to bake. Even kids love to experiment with this recipe because of how simple it is. They also make a good treat for parties and impromptu get togethers. Peanut butter bars usually have a thick crust, one that is very very easy to make. Here are two recipes for irresistibly decadent peanut butter bars. Creamy Peanut Butter Bars Ingredients 2 sticks salted butter, softened, plus more for greasing the pan 1 cup chunky peanut butter 2 cups powdered sugar One 12-ounce box vanilla wafers One 12-ounce bag mini semisweet chocolate chips Frosting 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips ½ cup creamy peanut butter ½ cup chopped peanuts Directions Whip the butter and peanut butter until smooth paste forms. Add in sugar as you stir the paste. In a food processor add the vanilla wafers, and churn until they form crumbs. Add this and the mini chocolate chips in the peanut butter mixture. Pour this evenly into the greased pan and set aside to cool. Melt the chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter in a double boiler. Allow the melted chocolate to cool for a few minutes and then pour it over the base. Spread this evenly without forming lumps and sprinkle the chopped peanuts on top to give it a special tinge of flavor.

Rice pudding is a savory dish of Asian origin. It is prepared with rice, milk, water, sugars, and other flavor enhancing ingredients like cinnamon and raisins. It is known with different names around the world, with every rice pudding having different method of preparation. Read the following pointers If you are searching for an answer to how to make the creamiest of rice pudding. Slow cooking is the key Simmer gently when you are cooking rice and milk together. Simmer until the milk is reduced and the rice has become tender. The authentic recipe suggests that the mixture should simmer down to 4 cups before you add other ingredients. Once rice pudding has remained less than 4 cups, add a little warm milk to maintain the consistency. If the mixture gets a little soupy, set it aside to cool for a while. Add eggs for custardy texture If you want a custardy texture for your rice pudding, stir in beaten egg yolks after the rice has become tender. Eggs add a great texture to the rice pudding and deepen the flavor. The ingredients for making a rice pudding are simple and including these add on ingredients ensure best outcome. Medium-grain size rice contains the right amount of starch that helps to thicken the pudding and make it creamy.

Rice pudding is a dessert that is prepared in almost every area of the world. The recipe can vary regionally even in a single country. How to make rice pudding depends on the method you feel is the most convenient. Rice pudding has different type of preparation based on preparation method and number of ingredients used. Rice pudding can be boiled or baked. To know how to make rice pudding from scratch, read on the following list of ingredients and method of preparation You will need a one and half cup of water, 3/4 th cup of rice. You can either use long grain or medium-sized grain of white or brown rice. A pinch of salt is optional in this case. 5 tablespoons of butter. ¾ cup of sugar, although, the quantity of sugar depends on if you are adding any flavor enhancers in the pudding. You will need 4 cups of milk. If you wish to make the rice pudding extra creamier use 2 eggs. Vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg are optional. Balance out the quantity sugar if you are using these flavor enhancers. Method of preparation In a microwave-safe container, add rice, water and salt and microwave it for five to seven minutes until the mixture starts to boil.

Decadent chocolate recipes feature in most of the cuisines around the world. In France, these are considered as one of the classic recipes made in the kitchen. Here are some of the most classic and easy French decadent recipes that you should definitely give a try. Chocolate crepes recipes This decadent recipe can be complimented with just about any dessert-oriented recipes. The variations of fillings in these recipes can be limitless. Try a combination of nuts, fruits and sauces to give it a unique touch. You need 2 cups of milk, half a cup of flour and cocoa powder, 5 tablespoons of powdered sugar, 2 eggs, melted butter (as required), vanilla extract and salt and mix them vigorously until you get a smooth batter for crepe. Refrigerate it for 20 minutes before making it into crepes. Melt the butter on a large skillet and add 3 tablespoons of batter. Swirl the pan until the pan is covered with batter. Cook it for a minute, until the crepe is slightly moist on top and golden brown beneath. Loosen the edges with a spatula and gently flip it upside down. Roll the crepe, add a few berries on the side with whipped cream and liquid chocolate.

You are what you eat. This is something we all have heard or read somewhere but rarely follow. It is a fact that every living cell in our bodies is made from the food we eat, and hence we are literally what we eat. If you have been eating junk for the longest time, its high time you stopped and started a healthy lifestyle. It is also important to make your kids understand the benefits of eating healthy at all times and ill effects of unhealthy junk food that most of them consume on a daily basis. Most people are confused about what is healthy and what isn’t. By knowing your food well, you can make great changes in your and your kids’ health and life. There are many food items we must avoid feeding our kids if we have to set a healthy lifestyle. When you are preparing food for your kids, remember to stay away from these food items: As a thumb rule, never let your child have food with a drink (water or any other liquid). Intake of water or liquid along with food or right after a meal causes trouble in digestion. And most health problems that we today face is because of the problems with digestion.

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The methods for freezing corn will mainly depend on the type of corn you are using, the recipe for which it is being used, among many factors to be considered. Two distinct ways include freezing corn after it has been cut off from the cob, blanched and cooked as opposed to freeing the entire corn cob without cutting the kernels. The steps to preserve corn are quite simple. However, here are a few commonly asked questions on how to freeze corn answered for your reference. Is it a good idea to freeze an entire corn cob? There is no harm in freezing an entire corn cob. However there are a few drawbacks of doing the same. Since the corn cob will not be blanched at first, the end product to be used after it has been frozen can taste quite raw and mushy. The corn cob has to be left to thaw which will release all the water inside kernels making it mushy and not suitable to be used in a number of recipes. Also, it will be difficult to separate the kernels from the corn cob after freezing as opposed to the alternative methods. Is there a different way to freeze sweet corn as opposed to freezing regular corn?

Vegan is the latest food trend of 21st century. Not only it’s light on the stomach but, it is also a great initiative if you are planning to quit meat once and for all. You don’t need to always rely on diners every time you crave for some vegan food. You can always prepare them at home. Let’s go through a three course meal that are exclusively for vegans. Soup: A simple yet filling soup that you can prepare at home is the lentil soup. Easy to prepare, it requires less than half an hour of your kitchen time. Boil and pressure cook brown pulses (or pulses of your choice) for 5 to 10 minutes. Keep the consistency (thick or watery) as per your requirement. Add 2 table spoons of olive oil to a pan, once heated add finely chopped onion and garlic to the oil and cook them brown. Blend tomato in a mixer and add it to the pan, add kosher salt, pepper of your choice and cook it till it starts to form bubbles. Mix both, the pressure-cooked pulse and the gravy in a pot and cook it for another 5 minutes, serve hot in a bowl.

Don’t you just love the aroma of a freshly baked bread! It’s divine and captivating. And baking your own bread just elevates the overall eating experience. The best part of baking a bread is that once you try it, you wouldn’t want to buy bread from a bakery or a store. If you happen to be a frequent baker or planning to be one, you should always have basic ingredients in your kitchen like flour, yeast, baking soda, eggs, oil, salt, sugar, dairy products (cream, butter, milk, etc.), herbs, different kinds of flavors and extracts to add in as well as spices. Here are a few basic kinds of breads you can easily bake at home which will make your meals a little more thrilling. White bread The white bread is the most basic kind that is eaten in almost every household. Whether you want to fix a quick turkey sandwich or a peanut butter sandwich, white bread is a perfect choice. To prepare this spongy loaf with grainy golden crust all you need is some warm water, sugar, dry active yeast, butter or oil and salt. All the amounts in these ingredients can be customized according to your personal liking.