Indian Names and Parenting

Vaishnav celebrated his second birthday party and it was an evening well spent. For the birthday, We wanted to order a car shaped cake. Many of our readers already know his fascination for cars. We went to Total mall as they have a full fledged bakery which bakes cakes in 2 hours time after the order.

We told the sales agent there about our car shaped cake and he suggested us something new. A cake on which you can print! The prints are done using edible ink. Edible inks are a specially formulated food coloring mixture. They had a showcase book which had various designs, cartoon characters etc. We settled for the Disney characters on cake and it was a feast to watch. The kids really liked it. They charge Rs. 50 extra per kilogram basis for the print.

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Many babies are introvert by nature whereas few others are not really shy of mingling with strangers. That’s one sign of a baby’s temperament. It is said that when a baby reaches age of 4 months, he or she begins to read people’s behavior and faces. Based on that they decide whether a stranger can be trusted or not. Many shy kids feel anxious and awkward when they see a stranger. Knowing this fact, parents should not worry about this process because it shows signs of development. It can also be understood that an anxious baby will be closer to his parents.

Kids have this amazing ability to feel what one is feeling and they are very good at mimicking one’s actions as well. If parents are reacting nicely to a stranger or welcoming him with pleasant smile then the baby is also likely to follow these traits. Parents can do their bit by telling the strangers about the shyness and anxiety of babies so that others could be more understanding of the situation.

Parents can also ask strangers about baby’s nature and ask others to give him more time so that in time, baby will start feeling more comfortable. Strangers like grandparents or other family members who are meeting the baby for the first time can gift the baby his/her favorite toy or play with things that he prefers. That way, baby will start believing in shared self-interests and will be trusting strangers soon enough. With the passage of time, baby will be quite comfortable with others and gain her own personality.

This article appeared on the Parenting Indian children blog by Kamal.

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List of Healthy Fruits and vegetables

Here is an alphabetically arranged list of Healthy Fruits and vegetables. It seems having them on your diet regularly can help in curing the diseases mentioned.

Apple – Supports immunity, Fights lung and prostate cancer, Lowers Alzheimer’s risk

Artichoke – Helps blood clotting, Antioxidant Superfood, Lowers “bad” cholesterol

Arugula – Lowers birth defect risk, Reduces fracture risk, Protects eye health

Asparagus – Nourishes good gut bacteria, Protects against birth defects, Promotes heart health

Avocado – Limits liver damage, Reduces oral cancer risk, Lowers cholesterol levels

Blackberries – Build bone density, Suppress appetite, Enhance fat burning

Banana – Increases Fat Burning, Lowers risk of colorectal and kidney cancer, leukemia, Reduces asthmas symptom in children

Blueberries – Restore antioxidant levels, Reverse age-related brain decline Prevent urinary tract infection –

Butternut Squash – Supports night vision, Combats wrinkles, Promotes heart health

Broccoli – Reduces diabetic damage, Lowers risk of prostate, bladder, colon, pancreatic, gastric and breast cancer, Protects the brain in event of injury

Cantaloupe – Bolsters immunity, Protects skin against sunburn, Reduces inflammation

Carrot – Antioxidants defend DNA, Fights cataracts, Protects against some cancers

Cauliflower – Stimulates detoxification, Suppresses breast cancer cell growth, Defends against prostate cancer

Cherries – Alleviate arthritic pain and gout, Lower “bad” cholesterol, Reduce inflammation

Cranberries – Alleviate prostate pain, Fight lung, colon and leukemia cancer cells, Prevent urinary tract infection

Green Cabbage – Promotes healthy blood clotting, Reduces risk of prostate, colon, breast and ovarian cancers, Activates the body’s natural detoxification systems

Kale – Counters harmful estrogens that can feed cancer, Protects eyes against sun damage and cataracts, Increases bone density

Kiwi – Combats wrinkles, Lowers blood clot risk and reduces blood lipids, Counters constipation

Mango – Supports immunity, Lowers “bad” cholesterol, Regulates homocysteine to protect arteries

Mushrooms – Promote natural detoxification, Reduce the risk of colon and prostate cancer, Lower blood pressure

Orange – Reduces levels of “bad” cholesterol, Lowers risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, breast and stomach, and childhood leukemia, Pectin suppresses appetite

Papaya – Enzymes aid digestion, Reduces risk of lung cancer, Enhances fat burning

Pineapple – Speeds post-surgery, Promotes joint health, Reduces asthma inflammation

Plums & Prunes – Counter constipation, Antioxidants defend against DNA damage , Protects against post-menopausal bone loss

Pomegranate – Enhances sunscreen protection, Lowers “bad” cholesterol, Fights prostate cancer

Pumpkin – Protects joints against polyarthritis, Lowers lung and prostate cancer risk, Reduces inflammation

Raspberries – Inhibit growth of oral, breast, colon and prostate cancers Antioxidant DNA defense, Lower “bad” cholesterol levels

Spinach – Helps maintain mental sharpness, Reduces the risk of cancers of the liver, ovaries, colon and prostate, Top nutrient density

Strawberries – Protect against Alzheimer’s, Reduce “bad” cholesterol, Suppress growth of colon, prostate and oral cancer

Sweet Potato – Reduces stroke risk, Lowers cancer risk, Protect against blindness

Tomato – Reduces inflammation, Lowers risk of developing esophageal, stomach, colorectal, lung and pancreatic cancer, Reduces cardiovascular disease risk

Watermelon – Supports male fertility, Reduces risk of several cancers: prostate, ovarian, cervical, oral and pharyngeal, Protects skin against sunburn

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