The monsoon has arrived and it is creating havoc across the country. With the change in season, our eating habits also tend to change. We tend to stay away from leafy greens since they could be contaminated. But that doesn't mean you can't get your daily dose of iron in other forms. Read this to know what are foods are rich in iron and you should be adding to your monsoon diet.
With the season changing kids are susceptible to falling ill. Nothing can make a parent panic more than the thought of their child coming down with a fever or season flu. Young children are prone to falling ill because their immune systems are not strong enough to fight against seasonal changes.
Dr Yewale, Consultant Paediatrician, Head Institute of Child Health, Apollo Hospital, Navi Mumbai. tells us what are the symptoms of flu every parent should be aware of
- Fever
- Runny nose
- Headache
- Red eyes
- Watery eyes
- Body aches
- Irritable
- Loss of appetite
- Loose motions
So how do we prevent our kids from falling sick & build their immunity? Listen to what Dr Yewale has to say on the subject.
I'm sure you agree with me that when kids are unwell the first thing to go is their appetite right? Check out these simple recipes that are light on the stomach but are nourishing for the little ones when they are ill.
Did you know you should be vaccinating your kids against the flu? To watch the full interview with the doctor about how to protect your child when the season changes click on the video below
KSP Team
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