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Breakfast Ideas for Kids

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According to reports, 20-30% of children and adolescents tend to skip their breakfast meals. Kids need to eat a healthy breakfast to keep themselves energized as their brains and bodies are in the growth and development stage. A healthy breakfast does not have to be a long tiresome process. It can be prepared quickly and easily for you or your children. Some of the recipes can also be prepared before time so that they can be consumed on the go.      Eggs are a staple breakfast ingredient, as they're not difficult to prepare and are loaded with adequate protein and other nutrients. The protein in eggs is particularly significant for the development of muscles and tissues in kids. Additionally, when compared with grain, eggs may keep kids feeling fuller throughout the morning. Consumption of grains, that have the germ, wheat, and endosperm intact includes brown rice, whole wheat, oats, quinoa, sorghum, and millet. Since they're higher in fiber, protein, nutrients,...

Urad Dal and its Healthy Recipes

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The smooth, cylindrical, and oval-shaped black gram beans have a botanical name called Vigna mungo and are commonly known as Urad Dal in Hindi, Minapappu in Telugu, and  Vulundhu in Tamil. These beans are native to the Indian subcontinent and are mostly grown in the coastal region of Andhra Pradesh in India. In Punjab, Urad dal is used to make Maa Ki Daal and it is also popularly used in South Indian cuisine to prepare dosas and more. Urad dal is available in the whole, dehulled, and split bean forms. As per a source , India is the largest producer of black gram in the world with 1.5 million tonnes of seeds produced annually, followed by Fiji, Mauritius, Africa, and Caribbean countries. Black gram is a rich source of protein, Vitamin B, potassium, calcium, iron, niacin, thiamine, and riboflavin.  In few parts of Southern India, eating crispy vadas made from urad dal is a tradition during Sankranti or Pongal. Urad dal, when soaked in water exhibits a mucilaginous texture and is...