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05/06/2023

CHICKEN AND POTATO SANDWICHES

_9 months plus_

A sandwich makes a delightful breakfast both for adults and toddlers alike. Also, if you are looking for an easy breakfast idea for toddlers, then sandwiches are certainly going to meet your requirement. To make them attractive, you can cut them in different shapes and decorate it with vegetables.

Ingredients
2 cups chopped boneless chicken
2 cups diced potatoes
1-2tbsp HealthyMix Coconut oil
A pinch of HealthyMix Turmeric powder
1tsp unsalted butter (buy from HealthyMix Team)
A loaf of wheat bread
A pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Boil chicken pieces and potatoes separately till they are tender. Put them in a bowl and add butter, turmeric and salt, and mix well.

2. Lightly toast some slices of wheat bread, which is rich in fiber.

3. Heat coconut oil in a non-stick frying pan.
Put the chicken and potato mix between two slices of bread and cook them on a low flame on the frying pan.

4. Cook till the bread develops a dark brown crust. Turn it over and cook for a couple of minutes.
Enjoy please leave some for my Little ones😜

23/07/2022

Dear Parents

Stop using Spoons for FOOD to measure medications💊 for your Children❌
You may just be overdosing/underdosing your child if you do this.

Make use of the appropriate Dosing devices to get the accurate measurement for your children✅

Save that Child's Life

19/06/2022

What is Albuminuria? 😳

I think the first question to answer is- what is albumin?

Albumin is the most abundant protein in the blood. Its role is to keep fluid from leaking out of blood vessels and carries hormones, vitamins, drugs, and minerals like calcium throughout the body. It also provides the body with the protein needed to both maintain growth and repair tissues.

So now that we know what albumin is, the second part -uria, just means in urine, so albuminuria means the presence of albumin in urine.

Albuminuria is often referred to as proteinuria. When the filters of the kidneys are damaged, they allow albumin to leak into the urine instead of keeping it contained in the bloodstream.

Albumin is one of the first proteins that can be found in the urine of people with kidney damage and the amount of albumin present helps to classify what stage of kidney disease a person has (alongside their eGFR).

How does albumin/protein get into urine?

Albumin gets into the urine if the kidneys aren’t working properly. Normally, the kidneys filter waste products and excess water from the blood into the urine. If there is damage to the kidneys, if there is a problem with the reabsorption process of the proteins, or if there is an excessive protein load, albumin will flow into the urine.

Tomorrow I’ll go through how to determine if you have albuminuria.

27/04/2022

Let’s talk about the wound your placenta leaves inside of you and why a postpartum mom NEEDS to recover and relax. Maternity leave is not a vacation, it’s healing time..
When the placenta is born it leaves a 22 cm wound inside of you, hence why you bleed for 6 weeks (sometimes more). That’s almost 9 inches of wound! That is why you cannot use tampons, have s*x, lift heavy things, work out etc. This is so you can HEAL!.
What should a postpartum mom be doing the first few weeks? Breastfeeding and resting, that’s it. Breastfeeding is helping your uterus contract and go back to normal size and heal, resting is doing the same. A light walk perhaps for mental health, but really she needs to rest. Let’s not forget an ENTIRE HUMAN just came out of her! .
This is a great time for you to ask for help if you just had a baby OR give help to a postpartum mom. She shouldn’t be standing cooking, lifting clothes baskets, cleaning etc. She can hold her baby..if you want to help a mom bring her a meal, clean up, do some laundry! Unless she asks you to hold the baby..that’s not what she needs. .

12/03/2022

Another Immunity Boosting Orange Smoothie with a twist of probiotic yoghurt and almond date powder

This Immunity Boosting Orange Smoothie packs a hefty dose of Vitamin C! It has a refreshing orange flavor with a hint of vanilla and almond!

Ingredients
1 large orange peeled
½ medium banana
1 cup frozen mango pieces
2 tsp of Dates Powder Sweetner with Almond
½ cup probiotic yoghurt preferably vanilla flavour

Preparation
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Serve immediately.

03/03/2022

Emergency management of choking patient

02/02/2022

🛑Announcement Announcement

HERNIA OPERATION

30/01/2022

🛑Healthy Lessons

5 Honey Health Benefits for Children Over 2

While delicious, honey should never be given to children under 1 and it’s not recommended for children under 2 years old. Honey contains toxic bacteria that may cause infant botulism, a serious form of food poisoning that can end in death. There is also a risk of pollen allergies developed from honey. While this is scary, once your child is at least 2 there are plenty of health benefits that make honey a staple in any kitchen.

Whenever possible, opt for certified organic honey instead of local honey or commercial honey. Local honey comes with a greater risk of pollen allergy. Commercial honey usually contains pesticide and other chemicals. Look at the label to ensure the ingredients in your honey are good for your child.

So here are the benefits;

🔷 1. It gives them long lasting energy

🔷 2. It contains needed vitamins and minerals

🔷 3. It protects their liver from damage

🔷 4. It helps wounds heal faster

🔷 5. It calms down coughs

21/01/2022

🔴IS SUGARCANE SAFE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN?

Sugarcane is loaded with Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and Vitamin C. It also contains calcium, magnesium, and iron. Sugarcane juice is safe and extremely healthy for a pregnant woman. However, if you are suffering from diabetes or gestational diabetes, you should refrain from drinking sugarcane juice during pregnancy. Otherwise, sugarcane juice is very good and safe to drink during pregnancy.

Women crave different things during pregnancy. All of a sudden you will want to eat something that you never liked before. What you eat during pregnancy impacts the health of your baby; hence, it is important that you maintain a healthy diet during pregnancy. If you have a sweet tooth, then you will probably enjoy drinking fresh fruit juices, but can you drink sugarcane juice when pregnant?

20/01/2022

Healthy, High-Calorie Foods for Underweight Kids

08/01/2022

🔴NEW RECIPE

Ingredients For POTATO CROQUETTES
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Cheese 🧀 = 1 sack
Potatoes 🥔 = 6 pieces
Flour =1/2 cup
Bread Crumbs =1/2 cup
White pepper = 1 tbspn
Black pepper = 1 tbspn
Garlic powder =1 tbspn
Rosemary = 1 tbspn
Salt to taste
Eggs =3 big
Oil to fry

How to make it

1. Peel and cook potatoes
2. Add ingredients & 1 egg to potatoes
3. Mash potatoes with ingredients
4. Mould to round shape or preferred shapes
5. Break 2 eggs in a different bowl & whip
6.Dip moulded potatoes in whipped eggs
7.Dip in flour and bread crumbs
8. Fry in hot oil

05/01/2022

❌❌KIDS TAKING ALCOHOL❌❌

Baby/Toddler bodies are not mature enough to process alcohol.” A child with blood alcohol levels of 0.05, which is lower than the legal drinking limit in most states, have had problems. That's because their livers can't properly process alcohol, causing their blood sugar to dip, sometimes to dangerous levels.

The bottom line. Giving small sips of alcohol to your child might seem harmless, but a growing body of research indicates that these early sips can increase the chances of your child drinking excessively in the future. No amount of alcohol is considered safe for children.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHILD TAKES ALCOHOL?

Symptoms can include confusion, vomiting, and seizures. The child may have trouble breathing and flushed or pale skin. Alcohol reduces the gag reflex. This can cause choking.

Alcohol has considerable toxic effects on the digestive- and cardiovascular systems. Alcoholic beverages are classified as carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and increase the risk of several cancer types.

Author: Esther Etornam Kelly

05/01/2022

Looking to cut out some sugar? Take time to read the labels and compare different brands. Some might surprise you 😳

30/12/2021

A lot of patients with kidney disease who have been put on dialysis are under 40 years of age!

1 dialysis session is GH¢325 and they have to go for 3 sessions every week! That's GH¢975 every week to have their blood purified.

It's good to have fun but don't forget to cut back on salt, fried foods, alcohol and smoking to reduce the risk.

Please vote for me by liking my video through the link

https://www.facebook.com/yumvitaghana/videos/465434794930991

13/12/2021

🛑Omega 3 Fatty Acid

This is known as Essential Fatty Acid. This means our body needs it every day. Our body cannot make it by itself. However, our body needs Omega3 to function and especially our brain.

Natural sources like flax seeds, chia seeds contain ALA (Alpha Linoleic Acid) that is converted into Omega3 in our body only up to 8%.

So natural sources don't have good amount of Omega3 until we eat algae from deep water sea but this is not part of our diet.

So only good source of Omega3 is cold deep water fish. Very few companies practice and offer this.

We generally eat fish that are sourced from rivers that are already polluted. So we in-take heavy metals when we eat fish that may lead to other health issues.

Why Omega3 So Important?
- It helps in good memories development in brain.
- It helps to function our body and especially our brain.
- It helps in maintaining good heart health functioning by maintaining normal triglycerides and cholesterol level.
- It helps in maintaining healthy skin and hair.
- It helps in improving good eyes health.
- It facilitates better immune system
- It also helps in preventing auto immune disease like arthritis

04/12/2021

13/11/2021

FOR

Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin that is quite common and contagious.

It is caused by fungi that live on the top layer of the skin, feed on keratin in the skin, and thrive in warm, moist areas. The infection causes a circle, with a dark border in the shape of a ring.

👉 GARLIC
Garlic has excellent antifungal properties that help heal ringworm. Crush two cloves of garlic. Rub them on the ringworm eruption several times a day. To be done for four to five days or until the condition improves.

👉 THE NEEM LEAVE
Neem, or Indian lilac leaves, have antiseptic and antimicrobial properties that help treat ringworm, scabies, and various skin infections.
Apply neem oil to the affected area once a day for a few days until the infection clears. You can also apply half a teaspoon of neem oil mixed with a cup of aloe vera gel. Mix crushed neem leaves, turmeric powder and sesame oil. Apply this paste on the affected area.

👉 APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Apple cider vinegar is excellent for curing skin infections such as ringworm because of its antimicrobial and astringent properties. Dip a cotton swab in cider vinegar and apply on the affected area. Remedy to do, two or three times a day for a few days or until you see an improvement.

👉 TEA TREE OIL
Tea tree oil is another natural remedy widely used for ringworm because of its antifungal and antiseptic qualities. Put a few drops of tea tree oil on a cotton ball and dab on the affected area. Operation to do, two or three times a day for a week or two. You can also dilute the tea tree oil in an equal amount of water or carrier oil and then apply it.

👉 LAVENDER OIL can also be used locally to eliminate ringworm and soothe the skin.

👉 THE RAW PAPAYA
Raw papaya also kills fungi that cause ringworm because of its antifungal properties. Rub a slice of raw papaya on the affected area. Leave on for at least 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Do this at least twice a day for a few days. You can also apply fresh juice of papaya leaves or a paste made of dried papaya seeds.

👉 TURMERIC
Turmeric is a well known ingredient used in several ayurvedic remedies for its antiseptic, antibiotic and antifungal properties. In addition, it soothes the skin and facilitates the healing process. Extract the juice from the grated turmeric root. Apply the juice on the ringworm eruption three times a day until the area is free of infection. You can also heat a half cup of milk with a quarter of a teaspoon of turmeric and drink it

👉 LEMONGRASS
Lemongrass helps treat ringworm because of its powerful antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. It also relieves itching. When you absorb it, it also helps eliminate toxins from your body. Drink tea with lemongrass or a combination of lemongrass and chamomile tea three times a day. You can also apply tea bags with lemongrass used, lemongrass essential oil, or a paste of lemongrass leaves and crème fraiche topically on the affected area.

👉 WHITE VINEGAR AND SALT
The vinegar and salt combination helps fight against fungal infections. Therefore, they are useful for getting rid of ringworm and drying it out. Make a paste of salt and white vinegar. Apply it on the affected area and leave it for about five minutes. Treatment to be applied two or three times a day for one week or until the infection disappears.

13/10/2021

Why Added Sugar Should Be Avoided or Limited in kids' food

Babies are generally born liking the taste of sweet foods, so we get why parents enjoy giving them to their little ones. The problem is, the earlier you introduce added sugars, the more likely your baby or toddler is to prefer and choose sweet foods into childhood and throughout the rest of his life. Eating foods that are high in sugar throughout childhood can lead to preventable diseases, such as heart disease, obesity and high blood pressure.

*Here are some recommended swaps to limit your baby or toddler’s added sugar intake:*

1. Instead of sugary drinks, stick to water or plain milk.

2. Instead of juice, offer soft fruits, such as bananas, homemade fruit juice or smoothies

3. Instead of ice cream, offer a Probiotic yogurt parfait with fruit.

4. Instead of sugary cereal, offer sweetened your little ones foods with Dates Powder Sweetner with Almond

5. Instead of sugary cookies or a toddler protein bar, offer homemade muffin sweetened (for toddlers).

6. Instead of a packaged toddler meal (which are surprisingly loaded with added sugar), offer banana based cereals free from any additives or sugar.

7. Use Honey at the right stage (18months and above)

20/09/2021

7 tips to increase your energy and live a happier, healthier, more productive life.

Eat nourishing food.

Sleep seven to eight hours a night.

Keep company with good people.

Avoid news overdose.

Get regular exercise.

Do something meaningful each day.

Think good thoughts for others..

15/09/2021

I read a post recently here by a member regarding Vitamin D. I understand we, RDs, want to stand out as "experts" , but I am afraid that we the mentally that we know all and bashing doctors is not the right way to earn the trust. People, stay on top of new research, I beg you. If you continue to rely on fortified foods for nutrition, we are lost and are no longer the experts. The times to rely on fortified juices are 50 years old recommendation. ugh. sad.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/9-foods-high-in-vitamin-d -D-and-calcium

We need 1000-2000 IU of vitamin D3/day. One egg has 40 IU. Get it?

Vitamin D is essential for health, but it can be hard to get enough of it from your diet. Here are 9 healthy foods that are high in vitamin

25/08/2021

BANANA SOYA RICE CEREALS WITH COCONUT MILK FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS

Ingredients
Banana Soya Rice Cereals - 1\2 tbsp
Date Powder Sweetner - 2 tbsp
Coconut milk -1/2 cup
A pinch of cinnamon

Preparation
1. Add banana soya rice cereal in a pan and add water to it.

2. Mix well with a whisk. Make sure that no lumps are formed.

3. Cook the porridge in low flame until it is completely cooked in

4. Once the porridge is
cooked add a pinch of cinnamon and mix well.

5. Add in coconut milk and cook it for 2 more minutes.

6. Add date powder and nut (blend together for baby below one year) and serve😋😘

19/08/2021

🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌BANANAS🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌
INTERESTING FACTS

Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!...
This is interesting. After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.

Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.

But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

DEPRESSION:
According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS:
Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

ANEMIA:
High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

BLOOD PRESSURE:
This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

BRAIN POWER:
200 students at a Twickenham (Middles*x) school ( England ) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

CONSTIPATION:
High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

HANGOVERS:
One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

HEARTBURN:
Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

MORNING SICKNESS:
Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

MOSQUITO BITES:
Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

NERVES:
Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system..

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

ULCERS:
The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL:
Many other cultures see bananas as a 'cooling' fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has FOUR TIMES the protein, TWICE the carbohydrate, THREE TIMES the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals.. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, 'A BANANA a day keeps the doctor away!'
ESTHER ETORNAM KELLY
(Paediatric Dietitian)

19/08/2021

Those asking about how potty training pants looks like....
Training pants are like the middle ground between a diaper and cloth underwear. Though they have a cloth-like texture to imitate the feel of regular underwear, they are made from more absorbent materials to help catch leaks before your little one reaches the potty.

Many are waterproof as well.

18/08/2021

POTTY TRAINING TIPS FOR BABIES

Potty training is the process of training someone, particularly a young child or infant, to use the potty for urination and defecation. Attitudes toward training in recent history have fluctuated substantially, and may vary across cultures and according to demographics

Many children show signs of being ready for potty training between ages 18 and 24 months. However, others might not be ready until they're 3 years old. There's no rush. If you start too early, it might take longer to train your child.

Make it a habit to sit your child on the potty daily before bathing and after every meal
Note:

Baby shouldn't sit on potty for longer that 5-7mins at a time. Any longer and baby might loose sight on exactly what potty is meant for and consider it play time.

Check every three hours for bowel movement,any sign of and have baby sit on the potty again.

Always ask if baby wants to poopoo/wee so they can associate the words "poo/wee" to bowel movement early enough.

Introduce baby to a training pant. A training paint is preferable so baby can learn to pull it down when necessary.

Start cutting off diaper. Restrict diaper to night use only. On waking up in the morning, after potty time wipe baby's bum and wear training paint. This will help baby differentiate between a wet uncomfortable pant and a dry comfortable one, encouraging baby to speak up to avoid the discomfort.

Start potty training early. This for me is the most important point to note. Start potty training as early as 6months if you can, because as baby grows that repetitive routine will stick and by the time mom is ready to let go of diapers, it won't be such a struggle for baby.

Always encourage baby anytime he poos or pees in the potty. Hug him, kiss him, sing, dance, smile, give him a treat for being such a good boy...just express how pleased and happy you are. As our babies are so amazing, they will always want to do that just to please you

Be patient. Potty training isn't easy....in fact nothing about motherhood is easy, just tap into that superpower we moms have and be patient with your child. Don't get frustrated, with time baby will adjust.

Never forget hygiene. Always remember to wash baby's hands after each potty time, it cannot be overemphasized.

12/08/2021

Napping isn't just for babies. Studies show that an afternoon nap is great for adults, too. There's no need to feel lazy for indulging in daytime sleep. A short nap in the mid-afternoon can boost memory, improve job performance, lift your mood, make you more alert, and ease stress.

11/08/2021

🛑New Recipe Alert
Beetroot & Plantain Recipe For Babies/Toddlers

Ingredients:
Beetroot
Plantain
Onion
Tomato
Fish powder
Natural spices (thyme, ginger powder, turmeric powder, etc.... but for 7months and above)

Every baby is different so if your baby doesn’t want purée, then mashed it with your hand or use a masher

Follow the photos to see steps

10/08/2021

Some first aid when baby or mum has a cold.

A home remedy for the night while baby has a cold. It can be a nightmare for the family.

1. Keep baby's head on a pillow or raised a bit above the rest of the body.
2. Keep baby on the left side if possible. Especially good for those drooling saliva from breathing through their mouth.

3. Use a warm towel close to baby's face for baby to inhale steam.

4. Cut some pieces Of fresh onion unto tissue and put close to baby's head to inhale while sleeping. It helps dry out secretions and make breathing a lot more easy.

5. Always keep suppository paracetamol in the freezer. Good to first check baby's temperature, note it and then administer the suppository. Suppositories are convenient when baby is asleep. You need not wake baby up to drink their paracetamol.

5. Always keep Vit C at home. Syr 2.5ml for 6 mo - 1 yr olds
5ml for above 1 yr Olds. Vit C is Taken 3x daily or as a daily dose (dispersible in water)

then

6. Report for further evaluation to be sure there is no other issue.
Thanks