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If your Navratri diet = sabudana all day…you’re missing out on proper nutrition.
👉 You can do MUCH better.

As a dietitian, I would recommend switching to these nutrient-rich meals for better health.🔽

🥞 Kuttu Cheela + Paneer Filling
High protein + keeps you full longer
👉Add veggies + tomato chutney for extra nutrients 🍅🌿

🥣 Sama (Barnyard Millet) Curd Rice
Light, cooling & gut-friendly
👉Add carrot, cucumber & pomegranate for balance🥕

🍲 Rajgira Pulao + Curd
Perfect mix of carbs + protein + healthy fats
👉Keeps your energy stable throughout the day ⚡

🥔 Sweet Potato Chaat 🍠
Rich in fiber + slow carbs
Add lemon, peanuts & sendha namak for taste
👉 Keeps you full & supports digestion

🥗 Vrat Paneer Salad 🥗
Paneer + cucumber + tomato + peanuts
Light yet protein-rich
👉 Perfect for evening or light meal

⚡ More Smart Add-ons:
🥜 Roasted makhana / nuts → healthy snacking
🥛 Milk / curd → protein + gut health
🍌 Fruits → natural energy
🥥 Coconut water & lemon water → hydration

These meals will give you a good balance of protein, fat and carbs.

Let me know your questions in the comments.

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It’s not about eating less, it’s about eating right with the right mix of nutrients your body needs every day.💚✨


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Baked happiness in every bite 🍪✨
These homemade choco chips atta cookies are crunchy, chocolaty and made with the wholesome goodness of whole wheat.❤️
Perfect with chai, coffee & nice snack options for your kids.😍

Tips: Your can add jaggery powder instead of sugar as well.
For eggless bakery-style cookies, do not overmix.
For more crunch, bake 2–3 minutes extra.
For softer cookies, remove when centers still look slightly soft.
You can add 1 tbsp cocoa powder for a more chocolaty version.🍫🍪

Without oven🫕
Bake in a kadhai/cooker on low flame for about 15–20 minutes with preheating.




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Yes — they’re amazing for brain development! 🧠✨
Walnuts are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, healthy fats & antioxidants — important for growth after 6 months.

⚠️ Never give whole walnuts (choking risk).
How to include 👇
✔ Lightly dry roast and grind into fine powder
✔ Soak overnight and blend into smooth paste
✔ Mix into porridge, oats, dalia, khichdi or pancakes

Quantity guide 👶
• 6–8 months: Start with ¼ tsp powder, 2–3 times/week
• 8–12 months: ½ tsp, 3–4 times/week
• 1 year+: 1 tsp as part of meals

Always introduce small amounts and watch for allergies.

Smart portions. Safe texture. Healthy babies 💛
Have you started walnuts for your little one? 👇