Tag: Picky Eating

How to Boost Iron in Your Kid’s Diet
During a recent consultation, a worried mom sat across from me and said, “Riddhi, my doctor says my 18 months old needs more iron, but every time I try offering eggs or meat, he spits them straight back out. How do I boost his iron on a vegetarian diet ?” If you’ve ever stared at a bowl of plain khichdi feeling that exact same panic, take a deep breath! You don’t need fancy ingredients or forced feeding. With just a few simple tweaks to our everyday Indian pantry staples we …
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Why Messy Eating Is Good for Babies
There is something I notice whenever parents share pictures or videos of their babies eating. The baby takes a bite of curd rice. A little lands on the cheek. Some gets smeared across the tray. A tiny hand reaches into the bowl, squeezes a handful of dal-chawal, and then, somehow, the food ends up everywhere except where the parent intended it to go. And before the next bite can even happen, a cloth appears. Wipe the cheek. Clean the fingers. Remove the food from the tray. Let’s get everything neat …
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When Festive Cheer Meets Toddler Meltdowns at the Dinner Table
Ganesh Chaturthi pandals are glowing, dhol-tasha drums are echoing through the street, house guests are arriving for aarti, and the kitchen smells divine with fresh ukadiche modak. It’s one of the most vibrant, heartwarming times of the year for Indian families. Yet, as you sit down to a festive meal, your toddler takes one look at their plate, screams, pushes the food away, and collapses into a full-blown meltdown. In an Indian household, the reaction to this is almost instant: “Why are they acting out today of all days?” “They …
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What Happens to Your Child’s Gut When Dinner Is After 8 PM?
“My child eats dinner at 8:30 PM. Is that damaging their gut?” This is a question that has been popping up in my consultation with increasing frequency. In a world saturated with wellness advice about intermittent fasting, circadian biology, and early dinners, it is easy to feel as though 8:00 PM is a rigid biological deadline where digestion simply shuts down. Let me reassure you right away: There is nothing magical or dangerous about 8:00 PM. Your child’s digestive system does not turn off at a specific clock time. What …
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A Letter to the Parent Who Dreads Mealtimes
Dear Parent, I know you’re tired. Not just physically tired. I mean the kind of exhaustion that starts before the meal even begins. You’re standing in the kitchen, staring into the fridge, wondering what to make. You’re remembering what your child refused yesterday. You’re debating whether to risk cooking something new or stick to the safe option. And somewhere in the back of your mind, that familiar, anxious voice is already whispering: “What if they don’t eat again?” Then the meal begins. You put the plate down. Your child looks …
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When Should You Actually Worry About Your Child’s Weight?
The number on the scale tells you far less than you think. “My child is so thin.” “She’s not gaining enough weight.” “Everyone in the family keeps telling me he looks tiny compared to other kids.” This is easily one of the most frequent concerns I hear in my consultations. Often, the anxiety doesn’t even start with the child. It starts after a well-meaning relative, neighbor, or classmate’s parent drops a casual comment about their body size. Weight feels measurable and definitive because it gives us a concrete number. But …
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