AUNT PORRIDGE, Author at Aunt Porridge

How to keep one twin healthy when the other is sick!

March 15, 2024March 15, 2024

In Nutrition Tipsby AUNT PORRIDGE

HOW YOU KEEP ONE TWIN HEALTHY WHEN THE OTHER IS SICK!

One of the challenges with twins is that if they get sick, Sickness doesn’t always strike both twins simultaneously. Your twins will catch a cold, get the flu, have a stomach bug, or come down with any number of other contagious illnesses. In a case where one is sick and another healthy, how do you keep one twin healthy when the other is sick?

1. Wash their hands
Teach your twins good hygiene habits, such as washing their hands with the “Happy Birthday” song sung twice while scrubbing. Teach them to cough or sneeze into their elbow or tissue instead of their hands.

2. Don’t share
Avoid sharing clothes, toys, towels, kitchen supplies, etc. that the sick twin uses this only leads to the transmission of germs.

3. Sanitize their toys
Wash or sanitize frequently used items like I-pads, phones, toys, door knobs, and TV remotes to prevent the harboring of germs during illness or its spread to other people in the family as well.

4. Separate them
If possible, separate the sick twin from the healthy one by giving them separate beds until they recover.

5. Look after yourself
Eat well, get rest, and wash your hands to manage the illness. If you fall sick too, take turns with another adult to ensure a stable parent-child relationship.
Ultimately the spread of germs should be everyone’s effort in the house to make sure the twins and the adults stay healthy and disease-free.

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WHY EATING DIFFERENT VEGETABLES IS IMPORTANT?

Eating a variety of vegetables is important for maintaining a healthy, balanced diet. Vegetables are rich in nutrients, vitamins, and fiber, which are essential for maintaining good health. Here are some of the best vegetables to eat daily:

1. Leafy Greens like spinach and kale, are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that our bodies need to function properly. They are also low in calories, making them an excellent choice for weight loss. Leafy greens are also high in fiber, which helps promote healthy digestion.

2. Bell Peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C, which is important for immune function, wound healing, and skin health. They also contain vitamin A, potassium, and fiber, making them a great addition to any diet.

3. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is a precursor to vitamin A. This nutrient is important for eye health, immune function, and skin health. Carrots are also a good source of fiber and potassium, making them a healthy addition to any meal.

4. Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that is rich in vitamins C and K, as well as fiber and antioxidants. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and may help reduce the risk of cancer.

5. Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, and lycopene, which is an antioxidant that has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. They are also low in calories, making them an excellent choice for weight loss.

6. Sweet Potatoes are a great source of fiber, vitamins A and C, and potassium. They are also loaded with antioxidants that can help protect against chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease.

7. Brussels Sprouts are a cruciferous vegetable that is high in fiber, vitamins C and K, and antioxidants. They have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and may help reduce the risk of cancer.

8. Asparagus is a good source of fiber, vitamins A and C, and folate. It also contains antioxidants that can help protect against chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease.

9. Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable that is rich in fiber, vitamins C and K, and antioxidants. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and may help reduce the risk of cancer.

10. Green Beans are a good source of fiber, vitamins A and C, and potassium. They are also low in calories, making them a great choice for weight loss.

In conclusion, adding a variety of vegetables into your daily diet is important for maintaining good health. Eating a rainbow of colors ensures that you are getting a variety of nutrients that your body needs to function properly. Remember to choose fresh, whole vegetables whenever possible and cook them in a way that preserves their nutrients.

January 27, 2024January 27, 2024

In Nutrition Tipsby AUNT PORRIDGE

10 PREPARATION TIPS FROM VACATION TO SCHOOL MODE!

The start of the school term means a new chapter with new possibilities and challenges. It’s normal for children (and their parents) to feel anxious about returning to school. Here are some simple ways to ease the transition from vacation mode to school mode.

1. Celebrate the start of a new school year
If you celebrate the first day of school, your child will see back-to-school as a good thing. Remember to get photos of both the moment and when he/she is in their school uniform. This is going to be a fantastic year!

2. Re-establish a routine
The holiday is over, and youngsters should be getting back into the normal school routine. Write down what your child needs to accomplish in the morning and evening; this could include breakfast, homework, playtime, cleaning their teeth, taking a bath, and reading before bed.
3. Choose Nutrient-filled snacks
Involve your children in the selection, preparation, and purchase of healthy snacks. Serve your child whole grain snacks such as Instapo; a ready-to-drink cereal, fruits, nuts or it’s butter, eggs, yogurt, whole milk, and seeds. Remind your child to stay hydrated as well.

4. Offer Healthy Breakfast
Children who eat a healthy breakfast do better. They perform better in school and have greater concentration and energy. Aunt Porridge’s best alternative is Instapo, a ready-to-eat quick breakfast cereal.

5. Mark the school calendar
Nobody wants to be the parent who forgets their child’s important day at school, such as class day, visitation day, or musical. Keep track of the school calendar and make reminders. You can also contact your child’s school teacher.

6. Set boundaries on screen time
Back to school is a great time to re-establish screen time limits. This will prevent your child from using media inappropriately so they can focus on the task at hand which is school. You can limit TV time or allow older children to use their phones over the weekend. Decide what is best for you and your child.

7. Choose the right backpack
Backpacks that are overly heavy or worn inappropriately may cause muscle strain, headaches, and neck pain. Choose a backpack made of durable, lightweight fabric with wide, comfortable straps to support your child’s shoulders. Make sure they don’t hang it over just one shoulder.

8. Mind the gut.

A recent study indicates that children’s gut health has a substantial impact on their developing bodies and minds. A healthy stomach regulates your child’s mood, nutrient absorption, mental health, and immune system. Feed your child’s gut with yogurt, whole grains such as Instapo, fruits, and veggies.

9. Regular Exercise
Regular physical activity can help children and adolescents improve heart health, build strong bones and muscles, control weight, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and improve overall resilience at school. After-school clubs or physical activities like tennis, swimming, music, dance, and drama.

10. Finally the blessing.
Blessings can include components of affection, vocal affirmation, and personalized encouragement from a parent to their child. Your youngsters carry this with them everywhere they go, and it serves as inspiration during school storms.

AUNT PORRIDGE BOOSTS THE SILVER IN SILVER FISH

Aunt Porridge boosts the silver in Silver Fish!
A few clients have expressed discomfort about the presence of Silverfish (mukene) in Aunt Porridge. The abhorrence of silverfish is usually a result of cultural biases, fear of its smell, and suspicion of poor handling which results in poor quality and the mukene being mixed with sand and animal droppings. The elites tend to leave silver fish for the poor and low-income groups who cannot afford larger and popular types of fish, such as Nile Perch and Tilapia.
Some clients have requested that we remove silver fish from Aunt Porridge components and, for most of them, we have had to make special orders without silver fish. Aunt Porridge is a composite of 12 different flours designed to boost its nutrition value, energy, immunity, and appetite. In it, there is energy giving (millet, maize, rice, wheat, sorghum, cassava), body building (soybeans, pumpkin seeds, silver fish), and body protection foods (amaranth, pumpkin).

Why silver fish?
Silver fish is the only marine component of the Aunt Porridge composite and this is not by accident. The fish may be small in size but they are quite nutritious and good for the body. It has 42% protein, the highest concentration of all its nutrition value. The proteins are essential for building and repairing muscles, organs, skin, hair and other body tissues.
It is a source of amino acids that boost immunity, prevents malnutrition and helps to fight diseases. Its Omega-3 fatty acids make up 25% of its value. Its good cholesterol and Omega-3 are important for the development and keeping the heart and brain healthy as well as reducing inflammation.
In terms of minerals, silver fish contains calcium (4%), which is good for strengthening the bones and teeth. There is sodium (3%), which helps maintain normal blood pressure, supports the work of nerves and muscles, and regulates the body’s fluid balance. Its iron (2%) is essential for preventing anemia and maintaining energy levels. Iron is very important for young women in the age brackets of pregnancy because it prevents many deformities at conception. It is also important for the babies especially those feeding on cow milk which lacks the required iron amounts. Its phosphorous promotes the development of the brain, which boosts memory and helps children perform well in class.
Silver fish is also rich in vitamins. It has Vitamin A and E, which not only promote eye tissue and prevents poor vision, especially among the elderly and children with eye problems, but it also maintains healthy skin. Vitamin A also assists in night vision. Its Vitamin B12 is good for nerve health, Vitamin D for bone health
Lastly, it is low in Calories, with no carbohydrate, making it suitable for weight management.

Composite advantages
Aunt Porridge’s interest in Silver fish is also hinged on its composite advantages. For example, cereals like rice, sorghum and millet, lack an essential amino acid, lysine, which is then got from their combination with silver fish.
Millet too, another good food with micro-nutrients such as calcium and iron, becomes more useful to the body if combined with Silver fish. If eaten in isolation, the millet can only be broken down by the body to take up just about 15% of the total nutrients. But when added with Silver fish, the haeme iron enhances the availability of other irons from the millet.
Food combinations play a major role in whether you will get the best or inhibit the release of nutrients that you could have derived from a meal.

Win-win solution
Good food is the foundation of healthy living, immunity and intellectual abilities. Good feeding is not just eating to fill the stomach, but getting the best out of a meal in terms of nutrients. To take advantage of silver fish, without risking its perceived biases, the company takes great care to procure only quality silver fish, well preserved, dries and without stones.
The company also uses de-scented silver fish, which has gone through a process of neutralizing its smell to become odorless. Nevertheless, the silver fish flour is again mixed with sweet oats from Germany, to shroud any possible fish smell. All these processed aim at removing the feared fish smell without affecting the basic nutrition of the silverfish.

However, for people whose rejection of silverfish is about a cultural bias, we can make a special order without silverfish that caters to their needs!