Jan 12, 2016

MAKE YOUR KIDS EAT SMART


In her new book, a fitness expert lists 10 super foods that can be brilliant catalysts for your child's intellectual and physical growth
Super foods are foods that increase energy levels, build up strength, improve immunity and make kids grow taller, stronger and healthier.
NUTS
Nuts are super snacks for your kids. Many Indian families follow the tradition of having soaked almonds early in the morning, a very healthy practice. Nuts have healthy fats. They make for a good option for mid-morning hunger pangs and snack time.
Roasted or salted nuts are easy to carry and can be consumed directly. Mothers must pack a handful of nuts for their kids in their daily tiffin so that kids are discouraged from reaching out for potato chips, cookies and fried packaged foods, which are highly processed and high in calories, sodium and fat.
An Australian study showed that adolescents who consumed nuts regularly had a healthier BMI. When compared to the calories in snacks, nutritionally, nuts are better. Most children's favourite combination of nuts is cashew nuts (good source of zinc and iron), almonds (rich in vitamin E) and pistachios (rich in iron).
BRAIN BOOSTERS: Vitamin E in nuts prevents cognitive decline as we grow older.
SALMON

Proteins from salmon are easily digestible and get quickly absorbed into the body. 100 gm salmon has 20 gm protein. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help in improving mood and cognition. It also contains iron, calcium, selenium, phosphorus and vitamins A and D. But salmon should not be consumed in large amounts as it may contain traces of mercury.
BRAIN BOOSTERS: Besides salmon, tuna and sardines are also rich in omega-3. According to Bonnie Taub- Dix, RD, the more omega-3s we can get to the brain, the better it will function and the better kids will be able to focus.
EGGS
Eggs are a phenomenal source of high biological value protein. Egg white is rich in vitamins B2, B6 and D, selenium and minerals such zinc, iron and copper. There are only 12-15 calories per egg white, while the egg yolk has more calories (55- 60) and fat, and is rich in fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Egg also contains the carotenoids leutin and zeaxanthin, which are extremely beneficial for the eyes. The yolk contains more calcium, copper, iron, zinc, manganese, phosphorus and selenium than the white. Eggs are a good source of amino acid choline, which helps in brain development. There is a growing trend among adults to discard the egg yolk with the notion that it has a high calorie and cholesterol content. As per a study conducted by Harvard School of Public Health, egg yolk plays no role in raising cholesterol levels in the body. For those who do not eat egg, 200 ml of milk will provide the same benefit.
BRAIN BOOSTERS: Nutrients in egg like choline, omega-3, zinc and leutin help in better concentration.
BERRIES
Berries like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries are good sources of instant energy. They are great finger food options, especially after a sports activity. They are rich in phytonutrients, antioxidants and folic acid, which help in boosting immunity. They also enhance your child's brain function and dental health.
Berries make for an excellent replacement for sweets and candies. Five strawberries have higher antioxidant levels than three apples and four bananas. Berries are also rich in quercetin, which alleviates allergies like asthma.
BRAIN BOOSTERS: Antioxidants in blueberries are known to improve learning capacity and locomotor skills.
BANANAS
Contrary to popular belief, bananas are not fattening. In fact, bananas are rich in phosphorus and an excellent source of fibre. A study by Imperial College of London stated that children who ate one banana per day had 34 per cent less chances of developing asthma. Children who are involved in competitive sports like swimming, running, etc. should have a banana for instant energy. They are a perfect hunger fix. High-energy foods like bananas are very beneficial for today's generation plagued by low energy levels and lethargy.
MILK AND YOGHURT
Many fad diets these days advise against including milk in your daily intake. On the contrary, milk is extremely important for children as it is full of good nutrients. Milk and dairy products are rich in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and protein. Milk protein is the sole and most economic source of first-class protein in vegetarian diet that is easily available everywhere. It is known for building stronger teeth and bones, leading to their growth and development. The most absorbable form of calcium among all super foods is found in milk. Yoghurt acts a probiotic and provides gut-friendly bacteria. Children who suffer from lactose intolerance can switch to yoghurt as their source of protein. Yoghurt has a higher content of calcium than milk: 100 ml milk has 123 mg calcium, whereas 100 ml yoghurt has 150 mg calcium. Because milk and other dairy products are primary sources of calcium, children who consume limited amounts of these foods are at risk for poor bone mineralization.
In metro cities, one can also opt for organic milk to avoid the harmful effects of the adulteration of milk products. According to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, 70 per cent of the milk samples tested in 2012 were found to be adulterated. Harmful substances like detergent and starch were found in the samples. In contrast, organic milk is free of all these substances and easily available in supermarkets these days.
Organic milk is milk from cows or buffaloes that have not been injected with artificial chemicals/hormones to produce milk. Nor have they been fed pesticide-laden grass. It has been reported that in order to meet the increasing demand for milk, these animals are injected with oxytocin to produce more milk, but this hormone can adversely affect the hormonal balance in a child's body.
Almond milk too is gaining popularity these days, but it is not a good source of protein and has a negligible amount of calcium. So it should not replace normal milk for growing children.
Milk has equal distribution of all the three macronutrients — carbohydrates (4 per cent), proteins (4 per cent) and fats (3.5 per cent) per 100 ml — which is probably why milk is also called a 'meal in a glass'.
BRAIN BOOSTERS: Fat is important for brain health. Full-fat yoghurt (especially Greek yoghurt) which has the goodness of proteins and fats helps in keeping the brain cell membrane flexible and aids in better transmittal of information.
SPINACH
The beloved cartoon character Popeye has made spinach very popular among kids. Raw or cooked spinach contains twice the amount of vitamin K you need daily. Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that does not get diminished by cooking or washing. Spinach is also a good source of iron, calcium, potassium, manganese, fibre and vitamins B6 and A. Vitamin K, calcium and magnesium help in maintaining and improving bone health. But spinach also has coenzyme Q10, polyphenols and betaine, which are better absorbed in the body than iron. However, oxalates present in spinach prevent the absorption of iron. Vitamin-C-rich foods like lemonade or chicken cooked with spinach can help in better absorption of iron in food.
CARROTS
Carrots are rich in antioxidants, vitamin A and fibre. They make for handy, on-the-go snacks, being low in calories (one carrot has 30 calories). Carrots help in minimising dental problems in children. They help in the production of saliva that in turn helps in alkalising the acid-forming bacteria that are the cause of cavities. Being rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene, carrots improve eyesight and immunity, along with adding a glow to the skin. Raw carrots are used as a home remedy to help in treating worms in children.
BEANS AND PULSES
These are rich in iron and protein. The iron content in beans — especially kidney beans and blackeyed beans — helps restore the cognitive function to normal. The inclusion of beans and pulses in one's diet, especially in vegetarian diets, can help in better cognitive function.
WHOLE GRAIN
Whole grains have low glycaemic index. Starting the day with whole grain cereal helps children pay more attention in class. Whole grains are complex carbohydrates, that is, they are rich in fibre and are the brain's main source of nutrition. Some examples of whole grains are red millet (nachni/ragi), wholewheat (atta), oatmeal and sorghum (jowar).
BRAIN BOOSTERS: Fibre ensures that glucose is released slowly so that the brain gets a constant supply of energy.

Maggi instant food is inbuilt with dangerous levels of lead

The Indian food inspectors of Nestle India have ordered a batch of Maggi from the local shop for the presence of contagious level of lead in it. According to the recent reports of Orissa news, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) has come up with the reports stating that a recent batch of Maggi has been contaminated with high level of lead. This happened in Uttar Pradesh where two dozen packets of instant noodles were tested and the lead quotient was found. 
Nestle India to face the thrash
The Nestle India is having a very big deal with this sudden capture of the FDA inspectors and agents. The charges against them are authentic and they have to put forward their data samples and food processing ways to showcase the reason behind the presence of high level of lead. It was a routine test in which the high level of lead was found in the Maggi. According to the Orissa news, the two dozen packets of instant noodles are totally tested to find the concentration to be of 17.2 parts per million which is ppm. The acceptable limit of lead ranges from 0.01ppm to 2.5ppm The Oriya news is covering the situation created; they keep the recent updates of the contamination in Maggi.
Noodles added with contaminated Taste enhancer
The scientist has found that the noodles are added with contaminated taste enhancers. Orissa news says that the taste enhancers are found with high level of added monosodium glutamate (MSG) in the noodles. According to the record of Oriya news, orders have to be issued against the company for the sake of finding such high level of monosodium glutamate in the taste makers and taste enhancers. The Maggi noodles makers Nestle India has defended themselves saying that they strictly look after the quality and safety of the Maggi noodles as well as the taste makers.
Declaration of the Nestle India
The Nestle India, the Maggi makers, have confirmed that they do not add any kind of glutamine nor any MSG. According to the Oriya News, Maggi Company is itself surprised by such high level of lead sources in the noodles; they have confirmed that the everyday check of the level of lead is thoroughly done in their processing and creation of Maggi. It is a regulatory requirement for the creation of Maggi and the checking is done explicitly. The company spokesperson of Uttar Pradesh doubt the actual date of withdrawal of the items. Orissa news has confirmed that the Nestle India cannot recall the exact batch and doubt that maybe half of the lot has already been consumed by the people.
Oriya News update: collection of the instant Maggi packets
The collection of instant Maggi packets over two dozen have been tested before it is decided they are contaminated. Orissa news is covering the recent update on this matter and looking forward to put forward the latest news as soon as possible.
Rasmita Shetty is a very well known author and writes many articles on the recent items. She is being writing for Orissa news and covers the recent news on the major facts covering the state of affairs. Oriya news covers all the latest information written by her. Her writing skills create a center of attention for all the readers who are into following news updates.

FSSAI notifies limits of melamine in milk, dairy products

New Delhi, January 11:
To check adulteration in milk and milk products, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has notified the maximum permissible levels of the contaminant — melamine — in dairy products. The food safety authority had, in July, proposed the maximum prescribed limits and had invited public comments, which have now been notified.
According to the notification, FSSAI has imposed a permissible limit of 1 mg of melamine in every kg of powdered infant formula, 0.15 mg a kg in liquid infant formula and 2.5 mg a kg in other foods.
This has been introduced in the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins & Residues) Amendments Regulations 2015.

DINAMALAR NEWS



கெட்டுப்போன 20 கிலோ மீன், இறைச்சி பறிமுதல் உணவு பாதுகாப்பு அதிகாரி அதிரடி

கிருஷ் ண கிரி, ஜன.12:
கிருஷ் ண கி ரி யில் திறந்த நிலை யில் வைத் தி ருந்த தின் பண் டங் களை பறி மு தல் செய்து அழித் த னர்.
கிருஷ் ண கிரி கலெக் டர் ராஜேஷ் உத் த ர வின் பேரில், மாவட்ட நிய மன அலு வ லர் டாக் டர். கலை வாணி தலை மை யில் உணவு பாது காப்பு அலு வ லர் கள் துள சி ரா மன், சுவா மி நா தன், ராஜ சே கர், சுந் த ர மூர்த்தி, ஸ்டா லின் ரா ஜ ரத் தி னம், இளங் கோ வன், லிங் க வேல் ஆகி யோர் கொண்ட குழு வி னர், கிருஷ் ண கிரி நக ராட்சி மற் றும் சுற் றுப் பு ற ங க ளில் திடீர் ஆய்வு மேற் கொண் ட னர்.
கிருஷ் ண கிரி பஸ் நிலை யத் தில் சுகா தா ர மற்ற முறை யில் கண் ணாடி பெட்டி இல் லா மல் திறந்த நிலை யில் விற் ப னைக்கு வைத் தி ருந்த வடை, போண்டா, பஜ்ஜி, முறுக்கு, சிப்ஸ், சில் லி சிக் கன் போன்ற தின் பண் டங் களை கைப் பற்றி அழித் த னர். அத் து டன் பணி யா ரம் சுட் டு வந்த அனைத்து கடை க ளும் உட ன டி யாக அகற் றப் பட் டது.
மேலும் கிருஷ் ண கிரி நக ராட்சி மற் றும் சுற் றுப் பு றங் க ளில் கண் ணாடி பெட் டி யில் வைக் கா மல் திறந்த நிலை யில் தொங் க வி டப் பட்ட கோழி, ஆட் டி றைச்சி சுமார் 30 கிலோ பறி மு தல் செய்து அழிக் கப் பட் டது. இதே போல் பழை ய பேட் டை யில் மீன் மார்க் கெட் டி லும் ஆய்வு மேற் கொள் ளப் பட் டது.
இந்த ஆய் வின் போது ஐஸ் பெட் டி யில் கெட் டுப் போன மீன் 20 கிலோ விற் ப னைக்கு வைத் தி ருந் தது கண் டு பி டிக் கப் பட்டு, கைப் பற்றி அழிக் கப் பட் டது. மேலும் மீன் களை தரை யில் கொட்டி வைக் கா மல், கண் ணாடி பெட் டி யில் பாது காப் பாக வைக் க வும், மீன் களை சரி யான முறை யில் சுத் தம் செய்து, கடை கை ளுக்கு முன் இறைச் சி கள் மற் றும் தண் ணீர் தேங் கா மல் இருக்க கடை களை சரி செய்ய கால அவ கா சம் கொடுத்து நோட் டீஸ் வழங் கப் பட் டது.
தொடர்ந்து சுகா தா ர மற்ற முறை யில் விற் பனை செய் யும் அனைத்து கடை க ளின் மீதும் கடு மை யான நட வ டிக்கை எடுக் கப் ப டும் என வும், இது போன்ற திடீர் ஆய் வு கள் மாவட்ட முழு வ தும் தொட ரும் என மாவட்ட நிய மன அலு வ லர் எச் ச ரித் துள் ளார்.
தொடர்ந்து சுகா தா ர மற்ற முறை யில் விற் பனை செய் யும் அனைத்து கடை க ளின் மீதும் கடு மை யான நட வ டிக்கை எடுக் கப் ப டும் என வும், இது போன்ற திடீர் ஆய் வு கள் மாவட்ட முழு வ தும் தொட ரும் என மாவட்ட நிய மன அலு வ லர் எச் ச ரித் துள் ளார்.

Consumers Day observed

If you are buying food products or medicines, check for the expiry date and maximum retail price (MRP) and ask for a proper receipt. In case of buying agricultural and silk products or gold ornaments, the consumer has to look for labels of AGMARK, Silk Mark and respectively. These were the instructions given to consumers on the National Consumers Day observed in Puducherry on Monday.
Department of Food Safety officer M. Ravichandran spoke on the topic ‘Oppose Adulterated Food and the Right to Safe and Healthy food’.
Apart from this, voluntary organisations also spoke about consumer rights.
In case of disputes, people have to approach the consumer court or any voluntary organisation working on consumer rights, recognised by the Department of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs.
Chief Minister N. Rangasamy inaugurated the National Consumers Day organised by the Puducherry government Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department.
Dos and Don’t’s to follow while buying products spelt out