10 TIPS TO STAY A HEALTHY, HAPPY AND FIT MOM

 

                                                #YouNeedTakingCareOfToo!

 

TIP 1

ENERGY IN=ENERGY OUT

Your daily intake of energy through healthy eating should balance with the energy spent through physical activity. If the intake is greater than energy spent, there is positive energy balance and weight gain. Likewise, when the energy spent is higher than the energy intake, there is negative energy balance and weight loss. During pregnancy eat healthy and stay active; do not try to lose weight. Post pregnancy, begin a healthy exercise routine that will help you lose weight in the longer term.

 

TIP 2

KINOW YOUR ENERGY GIVING FOODS

Macronutrients: provide energy (carbohydrates, proteins, fats)

Micronutrients: help in the functioning of the body (vitamins & minerals)

Ensure that you do not eat more calories than what you can burn through physical activity. If you consume more calories than what you can expend, you will end up gaining weight.

 

TIP 3

HAVE A RAINBOW ON YOUR PLATE

Make half of your plate fruits and vegetables at every meal. Avoid foods that are deep fried or highly sugared sodas as they provide excessive empty calories.

 

TIP 4

NOT ALL FATS ARE BAD; SOME ARE GOOD; SOME EVEN ESSENTIAL

Healthy fats like mono and polyunsaturated fats found mainly in liquid fats like oils are good for health as they reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase good cholesterol. Saturated fats, which are typically solid at room temperature like butter or ghee should be consumed in limits as they tend to raise bad cholesterol and reduce good cholesterol that may increase health risks.

TIP 5

CHOOSE YOUR SNACKS SMARTLY

Pick nutrient rich, low/med calorie, high satiety foods that keep you fuller longer. Eat often and have smaller portions if you feel nauseated. Choose lighter snacks instead of heavy greasy snacks as it may increase heart burn and gastric issues in pregnant women.

Nuts-Rich in proteins, fibre and essential fatty acids (good fats)

Dairy foods-Rich in proteins, calcium, vitamins A/D and essential fats

Eggs-Proteins, vitamin A/D and essential fats

Salads, vegetables, fruits-Fibre, Vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients

Soups with vegetables-Hydration, water soluble vitamins, fibre

 

TIP 6

DON’T AVOID, TAKE SMALLER PORTIONS

Make sure you take smaller portions, and enjoy a treat every now and then. Start with smaller portions, eat slowly and as our mom’s say,‘ food is not running away’. Another way to control your portions, is to use smaller plates. Remember however, in pregnancy you need 300kcal extra per day than your usual intake!

 

TIP 7

3 MEALS AND 2 HEALTHY SNACKS

Three healthy meals and two healthy snacks is a great plan for most people. 200 calories or less is sufficient for a snack. Enjoy desserts, dairy foods as extra calories are important for your growing baby and calcium from dairy foods is helpful. Watch the portions and the calories though!

 

TIP 8

CUT THE SALT!

Reduce salt intake as excessive consumption of salt raises blood pressure and increases insulin resistance. In pregnant women, excessive salt intake increases the risk of PIH (Pregnancy induced hypertension) that leads to further complications if not corrected.

WHO recommends 5g/salt per day per person. This is 1 tsp of salt from all sources. All foods contain sodium naturally-enjoy them naturally. Remove table salt. Taste food before adding salt. Avoid pickles, papad and salted snacks.

TIP 9

DRINK ADEQUATE FLUIDS EVERYDAY

The human body is made up of 45-70% water. Water regulates body functions and body temperature. Without water humans can survive only for a few days.  A pregnant and lactating mother should take plenty of fluids including 8-12 glasses of water per day.

Drinking water reduces the risk of preterm labour and some women find that drinking water regularly helps relieve symptoms of morning sickness, acidity and heartburn and indigestion. It also helps in keeping your body cool and maintaining your temperature, especially in the hot and humid months. It helps improve lactation as well.

Fluids include water, milk, buttermilk, juices, water ice, ice cream, tender coconut water, milk shakes.

TIP 10

EAT MINDFULLY

Mindfulness involves being conscious of the activity you are indulging in. Eating during times when not hungry can lead to mindless eating. It can lead to bad choices that is neither enjoyed nor nourishing. Avoid emotional eating. Enjoy eating with the family.

 

Himalya Launches New Range Of Products in Skin Care for Mothers

 

Being a mother is a profound and unique experience, it is remarkably challenging but uniquely rewarding at the same time.  To be able to stretch and accommodate a new life while tackling skin changes, swollen feet, heartburn, bladder issues, nausea, and irregular sleep, to name a few, just so that your bundle of joy arrives safe and healthy is nothing short of a marvel! And that’s why mothers need special care, love, and attention - just like babies!

 

Himalaya, a leading home grown wellness brand understands that mothers need special care, both during and after pregnancy. To help you make this journey of motherhood healthier, smoother and more relaxing, we’ve formulated a range of products just for mums! Himalaya FOR MOMS, is India’s first herbal range of personal care products for mums, for pre and post-natal care, infused with the power of herbs and natural ingredients, bringing together the therapeutic properties of herbs and science of aromatherapy.

 

Providing an opportunity to experience the Himalaya FOR MOMS range first hand, organised an experiential soiree for mommy bloggers – Because You Need Taking Care of Too, in Mumbai.

In order to create the look and feel of the herbs that form key ingredients of the products, Himalaya created distinguished experiential zones aligned with variants of the product range – Lavender, Rose and Jasmine. Each zone was crafted aesthetically to bring out the natural essence of the herbs.

 

“It’s difficult to describe the emotions mums go through when holding tiny bundles of joy in their arms, happiness and awe are common feelings, but other emotions often come into play—unexpected feelings that range from confusion to self-doubt to anxiety. Our brand new range for mothers is the country’s first ever natural mother care range. Comprising of natural, safe, effective, gentle and clinically tested products for expecting and new mums, we bring on four products on the table for mothers’ skin and nursing Care”, said Ms Poornima Shankar, In-House R&D Scientist.

 

The meet-up included a one-on-one interactive session with Ms. Shankar, a mother of twins herself, where mums discussed their specific concerns on skin care during pregnancy and coping mechanisms to deal with the emotional roller coaster one undergoes during pregnancy. But it wasn’t all ‘work’. The experiences also extended to an indulgent pampering session for mums, so they could take a few hours off from their hectic life and relax!

 

Himalaya FOR MOMS range is formulated basis years of scientific research to ensure highest standards of safety and efficacy without having any side effects on the mother or the baby. The range is enriched with the goodness of aromatherapy along with herbs like lavender, cocoa butter and Aloe Vera.

 

The product range includes ‘Soothing body butter’, ‘Toning Massage Oil’, an ‘Anti-rash cream’ and a ‘Nipple Care butter’ catering to specific requirements of pre and post-natal skin care needs such as dryness, soreness and skin rashes. Himalaya will be introducing more products under this range in the coming year!

 

Relaxing fragrances play an important role in mood regulation and de-stressing during and post pregnancy. The body butters in the Himalaya FOR MOMS range come in different fragrances such as Rose, Lavender and Jasmine.  Lavender helps to keep the mind calm, the stimulating fragrance of Jasmine rejuvenates the senses and the uplifting fragrance of Rose brightens mood.

It’s Himalaya’s promise to make your journey through motherhood healthier, smoother and relaxing.

Below is the photo of the products :
 

 

Shabana Azmi , Waheeda Rehman And , Raveena Tandon grace Anjali Chhabria's book launch

 

 

Shabana Azmi, Waheeda Rehman and Raveena Tandon were present to support Psychiatrist Anjali Chhabria at the launch of her book: Death is not the answer.

The event was a starry affair with the woman of the moment, , Shabana Azmi, Wahida Rehman and Raveena Tandon, in attendance. The psychiatrist Anjali Chhabria even took to the stage to read out excerpts from different chapters of the novel. Kunickaa Sadanand Lall, Ila Arun actor Suresh Oberoi also came to root for the author. Not to forget, Raveena Tandon was in Kanpur and came bit the supportive friend as she stood by Anjali's side on her big day.

Dr. Anjali Chhabria, founder of Mindtemple, finished her MMBS from J.J. Group of Hospitals in the year 1985 and has been a practicing consultant and   p 

She has also been a part of esteemed panels for various television shows as well as a chief guest for contests such as Gladrags Mega Model and Man Hunt. Dr. Anjali Chhabria has been one of the first few to offer the newest treatments for mental disorders like Repetitive Trans-cranial Magnetic Treatment (rTMS) since 2011, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) since 2012 and Trans-cranial Direct Current Stimulation (TDCS) treatment since the current year 2013 in affiliation with Delhi based Dr. Sanjay Chugh.sychiatrist for the past 20 years

 

 What is the book About ? Find Below

Did you know that India is the world's suicide capital with over 2. 6 lakh cases reported every year? But what we know about the causes of suicide lags far behind our knowledge of many other life-threatening illnesses, partly because the stigma surrounding suicidal behaviour has limited society's investment in suicide research. It is said that more than 50 per cent of all those who attempt suicide tell someone about their intention. So how do you recognize suicidal symptoms in people around you and get help?

From insights into the mind of a suicidal patient and understanding why one is driven to suicide to the right kind of intervention when suicide has been attempted and a list of suicide hotlines, this book is an attempt to help thousands who are questioning the motive of their life. It is just as useful to anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide and is looking for a way to overcome grief

 

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Review of the Movie Dear Zindagi

Producer : Gauri Khan , Gauri Shinde and Karan Johar

Writer & Director : Gauri Shinde

Production House ; Red Chillies , Hope Productions and Dharma Productions

Cast : Alia Bhatt , Shahrukh Khan , Ali Zafar , Kunal Kapoor , Ira Dubey , Angad Bedi

Overview : Dear Zindagi is a different take on life from the lens of youngsters of today

Story Line : The story revolves round Kyra (Alia Bhatt) , who is a young and aspiring cinematographer who is full of life , but in case of her love life , she is totally messed up . She had her share of boy friends but something stops her from  commiting to a relationship . She has screwed up relations with her boyfriends and parents too , She reached the height of frustration when a recent boyfriend and collegue Raghuvendra (Kunal Kapoor )  broke up with her due to her immaturity , this lands her up in Goa her parents home , there in n conference she meets Jahngir Khan (Shahrukh Khan ) who is a physcologist , she \reaches his doorstep and joins couuselling session with him . the had an interesting sessions with him . Jahngir guides her and manages to reach the root cause of her problem which was connected with her childhood . She had a fear incorporated in her that whoever she loves , leaves her , that's why she was scared to go into relationship . Will Jahngir be able to help her overcome her fear , will she be able to come out of her frustration is for the audience to watch .

Performances : Alia Bhatt is a bundle of talent , she has done her role with ease totally connecting with the character . Moments of love , frustrations , emotions etc she has potrayed beautifully .

Shahrukh Khan has done his role as mentor perfectly , the role suits him totally . Kunal Kapoor , Aili Zafar , Ira Dubey have done their role perfectly .

Script Review and Director Analysis : The script is lacking and dragging , with not much scope of a story . Though the director tries to send across a message that today's young generation needs to overcome their fears and enjoy life .. After English Vinglish there were lots of expectations from Gauri Shinde , but with this movie she fails to give a good story and lacks entertainment

Final Words : Once watch . Appealing more to more urban youngsters

Ratings : 2.5*/5*

 

BABY’S CASTLE - India’s first and only Baby and Mother Wellness Centre Launched In Mumbai by Genelia D'Souza Deshmukh

23^rd November, 2016, Mumbai:  India’s first and only Baby and Mother Wellness Centre - Baby’s Castle was launched in the city today. A unique first-of-its-kind center in India, Baby’s Castle caters to nurturing, enhancing and advancing the milestones every baby and mother would need to cover in the early stages of childhood and pregnancy, respectively.

Registered with Freds Swim Academy (Australia), the services offered at Baby’s Castle not only helps cognitive development in new-borns and infants but also equally focuses on mothers through the first year of motherhood with their luxury Ante-Natal & Post-Natal care.

Baby’s Castle aims to be a part of the beautiful journey of motherhood by treating every baby like a precious little star, just as exceptionally cherished by a mother.  They wish to be a part of those first beautiful moments of infancy, where every smile, every touch is ultra-gentle and unmatched.

Speaking on the launch, Dr Priyanka Bhoir – Founder and Managing Director, Baby’s Castle said, “Child care in the formative years is the most important aspect in any parent’s life. Every parent wants to give the best to their child’s growth. We are glad that with the launch of Baby’s Castle we are going the extra mile by offering and designing an array of ultra-luxurious services for babies & their mothers. Keeping in mind the priceless and pure characteristics of childhood, we have put in our unmatched effort to carefully nurture the little clients that visit our centre and we are confident of making a constructive difference to their growth in the long run.”

Speaking on the occasion Genelia Said that in todays time we need such wellness centres that assures total safety and hygiene of the mother and baby . When media asked Genelia what tips she would like to give to Kareena Kapoor Khan , she said that no mother needs any tips , lots of write ups and tips are available across social media . For her each and every info is imp for her

 

 

With an array of best quality products used, Baby’s Castle provides its clients the option to choose from a variety of certified products & find the most beneficial ones for their baby. All the products are chemical free and meet the standards of certification from AAP (American Association of Paediatric). Some of the baby products have organic certifications from USDA / follow the NSF/ANSI 305 Standard and are appropriately labelled on the products.

Baby’s Castle, India’s first and only Baby and Mother Wellness Centre, registered with Freds Swim Academy (Australia) is a unique first-of-its-kind centre in India, spread over 4141 sq.ft. Baby’s Castle caters to nurturing, enhancing and advancing the milestones and cognitive development in new-borns and infants.

Baby’s Castle aims to endow Expecting Mothers, New-Born & Infants with essential “Health Wellness Therapies”, by blending traditional & contemporary practices to nurture & enrich the mother-baby bonding under the guidance of experts in a luxurious and ideal environment.

 

The services provided at Baby’s Castle for babies exclusively focus on Aqua fitness and Aqua comfort which broadly includes Active Spa Therapy, Splash For Toddlers, Infant Spa, creative movement and Zumba.

For Mother’s the services include pregnancy Spa, post-partum Spa, Zumba and Pre and Post- Natal Fitness classes.

 

In addition, Baby’s Castle has associated with Dr. C.G Prashant, India’s leading Aqua Physiotherapist for his expert guidance and consultation to clients on need basis. All the services are conducted by trained experts who have Medical Certification in their respective field.

 

   

Karishma Kapoor Pledges For Road Safety In India

 

 

 

Mumbai, 22 November, 2016: United Spirits Limited (USL), a Diageo Group Company, today announced the launch of Season 3 of its Road to Safety initiative with Bollywood actor - Karisma Kapoor pledging her support for the cause of road safety in India. As part of the launch was a special panel discussion on ‘Road Safety: New Challenges and the Road Ahead’ attended by Suhel Seth – CEO, Counselage India, Shaina NC – Spokesperson BJP, Abanti Sankaranarayanan - Chief Strategy and Corporate Affairs Officer, USL, Seji Cherian - CEO, Save Life Foundation, Dr. Shankar Vishwanath - Hon’ble advisor, Mumbai Traffic Police, and Dr. Sanjay Oak – Ex Dean, KEM Hospital, sharing their insights and solutions for issues affecting road safety in India.

 

With over 1,45,000 fatalities a year, India accounts for 12.5% of global road accidents. Launched in 2014, USL-Diageo’s signature intervention, ‘Road to Safety’ endeavours to bring a collective consciousness around responsible drinking and road safety through various touch-points of television, radio and social media , encouraging citizens, especially the Indian youth to ‘Never Drink and Drive.’

 

This campaign also includes working with law enforcement agencies and government bodies to provide capacity-building training to India’s traffic police officials and educating commercial drivers and university students on the perils of drunk driving.

 

Speaking about this initiative, Abanti Sankaranarayanan, Chief Strategy and Corporate Affairs Officer, USL, said “At USL, we believe that alcohol, when consumed in moderation and responsibly can be part of a normal lifestyle. We also recognize that excessive and harmful consumption of alcohol can lead to problems for individuals and society. Research shows that drunk driving is a major concern in India, which led us to launch the Road To Safety initiative. In the last 3 years, through strategic partnerships with not-for-profit organisations, governments, media and civil society, this program has created significant awareness of the problem and its potential solutions. We are committed to play our role to reduce drunk driving and the harmful consumption of alcohol.”

 

Supporting the initiative, Karisma Kapoor, Bollywood Celebrity said, “Road Safety is a growing concern and I believe that road safety measures need to be taken seriously. As a mother, whenever my children head out and are on the road, I’m always concerned that someone else might be careless. I strongly urge everyone to Never Drink and Drive and support the Designated Driver concept by USL-Diageo.”

 

In Season 3, citizens will be encouraged to celebrate responsibly by nominating a ‘Designated Driver’ during social occasions and celebrations, inspiring them to play a crucial role in road safety in India.

 

Till date, the ‘Road to Safety’ programme has:

•          Covered 22 states and 53 cities in India

•          Trained 4000 police officials on traffic regulations, enforcement of drunken driving offences; types and correct usage of breath alcohol analysers.

•          Donated high quality breath alcohol analyzers to police departments of several states

•          Taught 6000 university students about the perils of drunk drinking and underage drinking

•          Educated 5000 drivers of commercial vehicles (school buses, auto rickshaws, trucks and buses) on the dangers of drunk driving

•          Received over 3,00,000 pledges to “Never Drink & Drive’ from people from all walks of life through the social media and on-ground activations.

Visit Diageo’s global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.

 

Celebrating Life, Every Day, Everywhere

 

 

 

 

Parveen Dusanj - Bedi & Suki Dusanj launches Fair Trade India Week to promote fair and transparent trade of fashion.

 

 

Mumbai, November 21, 2016,  This day marked the opening of Fair Trade India week,  where Fashion Revolution organised hangout events pan-India introducing True Cost of fashion and the impact our textiles industry have on people and the planet. Multiple screenings in Mumbai, Bangalore & Chennai will screen the True Cost Fashion documentary by Andrew Morgan in a bid to inform consumers, retailers, manufacturers and the government about change that needs to happen for a more transparent, fair and sustainable industry. 

“Fair Trade India’s theme this year is ‘The Power of You’ so as Head of Fashion Revolution India it is my duty to use the power of me to discuss the power of India. India is the second largest producer of silk in the world and the third largest producer of cotton. We have a massive influence on the world and its environment when it comes to the garment industry but India is paying the price for it. Why is Kanpur (dubbed as the leather manufacturing capital of the world) drenched in Chromium 6? If anybody watched Erin Brockovich they will know the scandal that the oscar nominated movie was based on - a case in California where the company Pacific Gas and Electric were sued for contaminating the drinking water in the town of Hinkley with Chromium 6, they were awarded 333 million dollars as settlement, guess where  the same deadly chemical is currently being used… Right here on our land in Kanpur, India to make leather and then it is washed up on the shores of our rivers and penetrated into our land and into the water systems where disease, disability and infertility is rife. I ask the question - do Indian lives matter less? What about our people? I believe that at some point there will be a tipping point and retail brands will have to build better supply chains and relationships with their manufacturers. Although I am British born and live in Switzerland I spend a lot of time in India and I have spent years working in India. I am inherently Punjabi and come from farming roots. I have a social responsibility to use my collective power as a force for good. I care about the farmer, I care about the environment and more to the point I really do want to know who made my clothes. I support fair and transparent fashion.” Suki Dusanj - Lenz, Head of Fashion Revolution India

The Fashion Revolution has already begun, we have more sustainable brands setting up shop and we have gaged a massive global imprint digitally asking consumers & brands to show their label and ask Who Made My Clothes? We are now in 92 different countries.

Every year the talented sister duo, holds a Fashion Revolution week starting on the 24th April to honour those that died during the Rana Plaza disaster. However Fashion Revolution runs all year round, raising awareness of the fashion industry’s most pressing issues, showing that change is possible and celebrating those who are on a journey to create a more ethical and sustainable future for fashion.  

Gracing the event to show their support and solidarity were Kabir Bedi, Aftab Shivdasani, Nin Dusanj, Nidhi Subbiah, Noi Ceclia oldne

 

Quick facts - 

India is one of the worlds largest producers of textiles and clothes with many global brands producing their garments in India due to the competitive price points and cheap labour costs. The textiles industry is the second largest polluter in the world. The first is oil. 

Impact

In 2016 70,000 people asked brands WHO MADE MY CLOTHES on social media with a 129 million reach of #FashRev hashtags which is double the 2015 figures.

This year over 1251 brands responded to #WhoMadeMyClothes? On social media.