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9 Ways to Make Healthy Food More Fun for Kids and Family

Last updated on: November 23, 2015 17:45 IST

#1 Make carrot or zucchini spaghetti pasta with a spiral slicer, not the store bought maida pasta!

Spiral Slicer

Buy Spiral Slicer @ Rs 499

We all know that refined wheat flour (maida) is not good for health. However, we rarely think about it while enjoying a dish of finger-licking pasta. Enjoy your favourite pasta without adding refined wheat flour (maida) to it. The Veggetti Spiral Vegetable Slicer turns veggies into healthy spaghetti instantly. It is perfect for cooking delicious pasta without the carbohydrates. It is ideal for cutting zucchini, squash, carrots, cucumbers and potatoes.

#2 Prepare dosas and omelettes with a twist

Cartoon Frying Pan

Buy Cartoon Shaped Frying Pan @ Rs 249

These kid friendly non stick frying pans add a twist to the way you prepare a dosa or omelette. If your kid is fussy and throws a lot of tantrums while eating food, this is an interesting way to make their food more fun.

#3 A self stirring mug that can make your kid fall in love with milk

Self Stirring Mug

Buy Self Stirring Mug @ Rs 399

Milk is healthy but No more running around the house with a mug of milk. Your kid will now drink the milk happily with this self stirring mug. This mug stirs the beverage without the usage of spoon. Cool, isn’t it? Not just milk, you can pour any beverage in this mug and watch it stir.

#4 Slicing vegetables is a child's play with the Slice-O-Matic

Slice O Matic

 

Slice O Matic

Buy Slice-O-Matic @ Rs 499

Use this Slice-O-Matic and slice your veggies super fast. This Slice-O-Matic is so easy to use that even the kids in your house can use it. It is completely safe and there are no chances of cuts – just rotate to chop. The ease of using this Slice-O-Matic also inculcates a good habit of adding greens to your food everyday.

#5 Hire this Salad Chef to make salads everyday

Salad Chef

Buy Salad Chef @ Rs 599

Preparing salad seems tedious especially after preparing a full meal. The cutting, chopping and dressing takes a lot of time. This Salad Chef makes salad making fun. Simply place the veggies on the equipment and press the cover- done! This salad maker is seriously a boon for all those who love to eat salads everyday.

#6 A topping of grated cheese makes a lot of difference with this grater cum storage box

Grater cum Storage Box and Knife Set

Buy Grater cum Storage Box + Knife Set Combo @ Rs 520

If your kid does not enjoy eating the regular roti subji, you can simply add the subji along with grated cheese on the chapatti and roll it. Your kid will enjoy this newly innovated meal as a Frankie. Now, say cheese! With this grater cum storage box, you can grate anything and everything with extreme ease.

#7 Time to make a switch - Paneer Pakoras to Paneer Tikka OR Chicken Lollypop to Grilled Chicken

Barbecue Grill

Buy Flatlander Portable Barbecue Grill @ Rs 1299

Avoid cooking fried food too often as it takes a toll on your health. A grilled dish can be equally sumptuous and satiating without adding up to those kilos. As a parent, you must get your kid to develop the taste for grilled paneer of chicken instead of fried stuff.

#8 Decrease the oil in your food with this press and measure oil dispenser

Oil Dispenser

Buy Press N Measure Oil Dispenser @ Rs 484

And for the times when you cannot avoid cooking fried food, simply measure the oil with this oil dispenser before pouring it in the frying pan.

#9 The secret behind the actual taste in your food - Clay Cooking

Clay Cooking

Buy Clay Cooker @ Rs 630

If you are preparing roasted food or a stew, make sure you do it with this clay cooker as it is porous in nature and therefore allows easy circulation of heat and moisture. Also, clay is alkaline in nature which helps neutralising the pH balance of your food by mixing with the acids in it. Foods that are generally acidic taste different and sweet when cooked in a clay cooker.

 

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