Having a baby is a great new step in one's life. Overnight, your responsibilities and priorities change. It can get a little overwhelming initially but like all things, it becomes a part of our schedule.
Read MoreParenting in today's world of working couples and packed schedules can be challenging, more so for a nuclear family. It is no longer just the mother who plays an important role in bringing up baby. Here are some practical suggestions on how dad can be involved and the whole family can benefit. Get ready for the ride of your life, for fatherhood is demanding, challenging but oh-so rewarding!
Read MoreResearch has proven that certain foods produce "feel good" chemicals like serotonin and endorphins in our brains that can literally be addictive. After an episode of binge eating, often the binger feels a loss of control, shame, and guilt. The pressure from society, the media, or family members makes people want those perfect bodies . In their desperation to achieve an unattainable standard, they refrain from eating and deprive themselves of food.
Read MoreTriglycerides are fats in the food what we eat which are carried in our blood. The excess calories, alcohol or sugar in the body are converted into triglycerides which are stored in the fat cells throughout the body.
Read MoreDietary fats are essential to the body as it’s an energy source and helps to absorb certain vitamins and nutrients. They provide cushioning to the vital organs and to support the cell growth.
Read More"Junk food" generally refers to foods that contribute a lot of calories but little nutritional value. They are often high in fat, sugar and sodium. As junk foods are low in satiety, people do not tend to feel full which ultimately leads to over eating.
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Someone once said: "Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a dad." It is just not enough to ensure food on the table and a roof overhead. Fathers play an important part in the lives of their children. There's more to being a father than just "fathering" the child.
Read MoreToday the word 'Dad' has a whole new meaning over what it meant 30 years ago. Today's father has moved much beyond being mere 'Figure Head', the provider, the protector, the person the kids looked up to but could never approach. The modern dad takes an active role in raising his kids. While the expanded role is definitely a step in the right direction it doesn't come easy to most men.
Read MoreIn a memorable and thought provoking speech, Bryan Dyson, the then CEO of Coca Cola said: "Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them - work, family, health, friends and spirit and you're keeping all of these in the air. The four Balls - family, health, friends and spirit - are made of glass. If you drop one of these; they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged or even shattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for balance in your life''.
Read MoreA father's involvement is particularly valuable when the second baby arrives. He can help the older child with feelings of jealousy and in the process develop a closer bond with him/her.
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