Sweta Uchil-Purohit, Author at Citizen Matters, Blogs

How much sugar you should consume every day?

December 19, 2013 Sweta Uchil-Purohit

All you sweet fans, here’s what you might want to follow in life! Even without direct sugar intake, your food has sufficient sugar to get you going.

Eat and live healthy this Diwali

October 25, 2013 Sweta Uchil-Purohit

Flooded with sweet boxes on Diwali? Worried on how to deal with those extra sweet boxes? Here are some tips.

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How to get calcium into your child’s diet

September 25, 2013 Sweta Uchil-Purohit

If your kid is reluctant to drink milk, add other items that have calcium in the diet. Physical activity in the sun helps boost the absorption of calcium.

Face the onion crisis with these no-onion dishes!

August 26, 2013 Sweta Uchil-Purohit

What do you do when onion price skyrockets? Simple. Try out dishes that don’t need onion! Sweta Uchil Purohit has some tips.

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How to get children to eat vegetables?

August 9, 2013 Sweta Uchil-Purohit

Children are fascinated by colours, designs, stories and variety. They also like to be independent. Exploit these qualities, to make them eat more veggies!

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How to eat healthy during Ramzan season

July 19, 2013 Sweta Uchil-Purohit

You can eat healthy even during Ramzan fast. A satiating meal in the morning is the secret. Here are some tips on how to go about it.

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Enjoy rains with healthy Monsoon Munchies

July 9, 2013 Sweta Uchil-Purohit

While you are tempted to eat some hot snacks during the rains, why not make the snack a bit more healthy? Here are some tips.

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Did you get your Vitamin D today?

June 26, 2013 Sweta Uchil-Purohit

Our ancestors probably knew that just like plants which need sunlight for photosynthesis, humans too require adequate sunlight for leading a healthy life. Come on, it’s time to bask in the sun!

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Is your child getting the right nutrition?

June 11, 2013 Sweta Uchil-Purohit

If the weight of the child falls below 50th percentile and the height is not increasing, then it’s time to think that the child is under-nourished. Cut the junk and serve good food to the kids.

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7 right foods for the summer

May 23, 2013 Sweta Uchil-Purohit

With hot days and rainy nights, check what’s on your plate. And there is a place for leftover rice too!

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How to plan balanced meals

March 17, 2013 Sweta Uchil-Purohit

How many rotis, how much palya and what else? Eating healthy is great but how do you strike the right balance of essential nutrients in your meals? A few simple steps…

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This Women’s Day, celebrate your health!

March 7, 2013 Sweta Uchil-Purohit

Nutrient requirements of women vary significantly from men’s; here are the 5 important things that women must have in their diets.

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How to keep your family fit and healthy

January 28, 2013 Sweta Uchil-Purohit

A few not-so-difficult changes in food habits can lead to not just a leaner and fitter ‘you,’ but a healthier family altogether. Here’s how…

Is weight loss on your New Year’s Resolution – again ?

January 3, 2013 Sweta Uchil-Purohit

Losing weight is among the most common New Year resolution and probably the most broken. Here’s how to stick to your goal…