Honey, where are you?

In the world of romance, the term "honey" is not a new vocabulary unless you're the "lemon" in the relationship.The use of pure honey mixed with lemon in hot water has so many benefits. Sounds like an old  practice but based on evidenced researched, there are extra-ordinary benefits of use of honey mixed with lemon squeeze in hot water. 

With the common change of weather patterns in the tropics, cough in children with common cold is something bound to happen. We run to buy cough syrups and other self medication therapies in order to suppress the irritating cough in common cold, however, its not always the case for everyone and the treatment recovery is not guaranteed.  So, think about this next time before you run to get over the counter syrups.  Just go to your kitchen and ask, "Honey are you there?"

Cough in common cold can significantly contribute to childhood morbidity, sleep disturbance in child and family members, loss of school days, parental anxiety and low productivity. Sometimes, that trusted chemist next door is closed and need for a home remedy cure is urgent. Use of Honey then become of great help to suppress the cough, so get the honey and put it somewhere close. However, Caution is given to the use of honey for children below 12 months due to infant botulism a condition of muscle weakness and breathing difficulty. 

A teaspoon (approx 5ml) of honey and one medium size lemon squeeze in a 250mls of warm water will help to treat the cough in common cold...if it persist do not hesitate to consult your physician! 

It is important that one uses pure unadulterated honey as opposed to the overly processed ones sold n supermarkets. Pure honey does not clot in the tin pack as does the adulterated ones. Both lemon and honey are very cost- effective as compared to the over-the counter syrups. 

I would wish to hear from you too, what other uses do you have honey for at home and your experience on the use of honey mixed with lemon squeeze? Share your thoughts and drop a comment if you may. Thank you.

Do you have any questions regarding your nutritional health? Kindly do not hesitate to contact us through bisernutrition@yahoo.com .

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Butternut Squash

How beneficial are the butternut squash?

Just like avocado, many have used butternuts as vegetables though they're technically fruits! They have also been confused with ripe pumpkins, however, their differ greatly in taste and in size. Butternuts are rich in vitamin B complex,Vitamin C and Vitamin E, minerals such as calcium, phosporus and iron. They're ranked highly among plants vitamin A super sources. 

Vitamin A (beta-carotene and alpha-carotene) inactive form found in butternuts are converted to active forms retinal and retinoic acids. The inactive form of Vitamin A is the major reason of its bright yellow colour just like the orange colour in carrots. Retinal and retinoic acid helps boost immunity function, cell multiplication, bone health and last but not least improved vision. For expectant mothers, they can consider making butternut squash to aid in foetal development mostly in the first and second trimesters. 

For the diabetics who might be having advanced glycation end (AGE) organ damage complications such as retinopathy a glass of butternut squash can improve their vision if not delay the retinopathy progress. Vitamin A together with Vitamin E are super potent antioxidants, this helps scavage free radicles in our bodies, this are key vitamins to people at risk of heart diseases such as atherosclerosis. They can take one glass of butternut squash on alternative days to receive this exclusive benefits. 

Imagine how tasty butternut squash are; considering weight loss, then butternut squash come in very handy due to its low calorie and nutrient dense properties. So, instead of going for unhealthy juices added with sugar consider the benefits of butternut squash. 30 mins after moderate excercise one can opt for butternut squash to boost energy levels due to its vitamin 6 content which also support blood cell formation. Its vitamin C content will boost immune levels at all ages. Thinking of all this benefits packaged in one fruit besides its sweet taste in savory recipes, then I would confidently recommend it to you.

So how do we use butternuts at home, there are many ways, to mention but a few;

1. You can use the butternut squash puree and low fat milk to make a creamy-free soup. 

2. Roast the butternut squash together with eggs for breakfast

3. You can cut into cubes roast it with sunflower or olive oil, add little bit of pepper to taste

4. You can substitute butternut squash in places of pumkin and potatoes curries. 

Butternuts are affordable and available in most markets, prices ranging from ksh 100 to ksh 150. 

Share your thoughts on other benefits of butternut aquash, where do you buy it from and what do you use it for? 

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Who are we?

Biser Nutrition and Health blog focuses majorly on pediatric nutrition today. What you feed your infant from conception to delivery to childhood through adolescent stage conceivably affect his or her health in adulthood.

From the beginning of life, a newborn is set on a trek that will arrive at one of two destinations: a healthy or unhealthy lifestyle. Parents who make good nutritional choices for their kids throughout childhood assist in keeping childhood obesity at bay as well as other diseases that can develop in adulthood like hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease.

Children’s Health Care utilizes a comprehensive approach to pediatric care that embraces the role that nutrition plays in your child’s life. Biser Nutrition Health blog is here to help new moms as they learn to nurse their babies, but we also provide nutritional consultations to parents of toddlers, preteens, and adolescents.

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