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This is a sponsored post for Quaker Oats and was first published on MyCity4Kids.com Ah, breakfast – a meal that we enjoyed as children, tried to skip as adolescents, have practically no time for as adults; and yet, swear by, as parents! Growing up we have all heard our parents insist that we have breakfast first thing in the morning if we have to be healthy; but it is only when we become parents ourselves that we actually understand the importance of it. It is only as a parent that we even begin to appreciate the benefits of not skipping breakfast in the morning! But of course, by then, our children have grown up and decided they aren’t interested in breakfast anymore. The truth is that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and has long term health benefits that are second to none. And among the many benefits of breakfast, the most important ones are – Breakfast gives our brain and body, the fuel it needs to face the day. Breakfast provides the es...

This is a sponsored post for Quaker Oats and was first published on MyCity4Kids.com  A few days back, I wrote about how a  letter from the Principal of our school  got me searching for a filling alternative to a mere glass of milk my little one would have before school; leading me to discovering the miracle grain – Oats – that would keep my little one full and energetic until it was time for his snack break. Since then, oats have been a regular in our home and I have also made it a point to include oats in the different snacks and smoothies that I usually make for him. Now mostly, he is unaware of what goes into his snacks – so long as it tastes delicious, he is happy and all is well with the world! But then there are times, when he keeps me company in the kitchen and while he keeps chirping in the background about his day, I go about making his after-school snacks. One such time though, when I was making his favourite  Akki Roti  last week, he sto...

This is a sponsored post for Quaker Oats and was first published on MyCity4Kids.com  "Think global, eat local"  is the modern-day mantra of healthy eating. It not only helps boost the economy of the place you live in; but also ensures the assimilation of nutrients in your body that are essential as per the weather of the place you live in. Needless to say, this mantra rocks for a foodie like me! All the while I lived in Mumbai, I would happily munch on the staple  Vada Pav ,  Dabeli ,  Misal Pav  and  Pav Bhaji  – and when I moved to Bangalore, I fell in love with the local delicacies such as the  Neer Dosa , the  Ragi Roti  and the  Akki Rott i. These are delicious breakfast items found across the eateries and homes of Karnataka, that also serve perfectly as ‘anytime’ nutritious and filling snacks. They are made from natural, locally available ingredients, they are healthy and yet, they are yummy too! However, ...

This is a sponsored post for Quaker Oats and was first published on MyCity4Kids.com  6:00 AM Wake up 6:30 AM Wake little one up 7:00 AM Force the little one to have at least a cup of milk before he leaves for school, while he tries to run all around the place, avoiding the glass of milk in your hand! Sounds familiar? Well, children, especially those who go to school early in the morning, are reluctant to eat or drink anything before they leave for school. But knowing what a busy day they have ahead, we parents are keen for them to have something before they rush for the school bus – even if it is just a glass of milk! Of course, knowing that growing children need a lot of energy, parents constantly seek out foods our little ones would agree to have in the morning before they start their busy day. And as responsible parents, most of us look for something with the least bit of preservatives and the most bit of energy. Having an active grade-schooler at home, I...