Do you know how harmful junk food is to your body? Its never too late to stop...

My princess is twelve and I have monitor the food habits of her's and her friends very carefully.Thank God she is happy with her weekly small size Cheese pan Pizza.Nothing more.

Hi Bala...so your little princess has not stepped into her teens yet?....Oh its ok to have Pizzas and other such food once in a while...,so long as she takes heatlhy and nutritious food daily,which will supply her with all the minerals and vitamins and proteins that is required for her growth..But Bala you wont have cause to worry about her,because usually girls eat less(especially junk food),as they grow,because they are always weight consciuos and beauty conscious.....

hello Bala.....thanks...this may be one of the longest comments you may have written and it shows how much concerned you are about the health ,and especially of our next generation....I know how difficult it is to drum this bit of information into youngsters these days.....they tend to think we are old fashioned....sigh.....But its a relief there are a few who take things seriously.....

First of all congratulations for adding colourful flowers. At last you got it and I am really happy. Thanks for the BR and it is unexpected so it is really sweetest. I am starting my day with your nice reward. Have a great day.

Hi sree... I have given you the BR tag..Do I need to say more?.......good luck and good health to you........

Hi Sree.....well black rose is mot suitable to my mood and image.......I got sufficient hint from friends like you and Aps........So I finally decided to change it and make my avatar more colourful......Actually I hate black ...its sombre and moody..... And see how geneorus it has made me while giving Br......

Yes aseretdd,there is now a great in flow of healthy fast food in the market......though I am not really sure of their claims...But I know you are sensible and will be careful about what you eat....So long as you avoid too much of oil and salt and sugar,and stick on to more of veggies and fruits and keep a check on the calories you it,I guess you dont have to worry much about your health...... good luck and good health to you............

Hi Pose....yes its time people realise that health is wealth......And you know Pose,I do believe that people are trying to be more health conscious...Judging by the increasing number of people who come to jog in the near by park everyday.But sometimes I wonder,is it the necessity to eat junk food afterwards ,that is acting as a bait to these people,prompting them to run eagerly?.....

hello vicky...good going there,my friend..I hope you keep up the good work.....Good luck to you and good health too.....

Hi Purtle,as long as you know what is good for you,I guess its ok to indulge in chips and the like once in a while,but dont forget to supplement your diet with other nutritious food also.....

Obviously my mom loves her kitchen when come to mix up different cuisines. She is darn adorable and the smartest!

yes dear I can imagine.....jaise beti waise maa......oops its the other way round,but for me this is the right way.....

Hi Mimpi......well I was just thinking of your poor mom working in the kitchen terrified about a daughter,walking around with a fitness wand in one hand.........well I would not care to be in her shoes..... And I am glad your dad is also keeping good health with a nagging daughter,who is not a doctor,but always in the company of doctors..........Good luck and good health to all of you.......

Yes Subha you are very correct..And I hope you will eat sensibly and reduce intake of junk food.....

Hi Rose, actually, I am aware of hazards of junk foods, recently I have made many changes in our life style...my new additions are like soya milk, apples, oatmeal, canola oil, olives, olive oil.....green vegetables raw......., but the problem is that my son eats mostly junk food.....so he is not getting any good nutrients, and my daughter eats very less and she is very fussy....she will remain hungry but not eat things that she does not want to eat........so she too does not get real nutrients.......I really don't know what to do.......give me some tips dear....I am sure you have some good advise for my children and me too

Hello Aps dear...........Yes I know how you feel but its no good blaming others.This world is full of self centered people who are interested only in their own well being,and not of their fellow beings...Most people wnat to make money by hook ot by crook..They hevw no scruples and no compassion for others,and their only aim is to manipulate the weakness of fellow bieings and make money... Somasos,chicken fries hanging in glass cases are all there to tickle our taste buds and to tempt us to sink our teeth in them.....hhhmmmm yummy.....But its up to us to eat what is right and good for our health and not to succumb to temptation .well you remind me about Adam and and the forbidden apple.....

Hello Dear......I can give you plenty of advise on food,kyom ki tum samajdhar ho..But when it comes to teenage kids......I put my hands up in surrender.........I prefer to take up the role of fiancial adviser to Obama,rather than handle food habits of "BIG" kids....sigh... As I was telling mayka yesterday both my boys used to label all food that I make and serve them as junk food,and preferred eating out......And now you know,both of them have to fend for themselves and they are learning it the hard way...My elder one always wanted chappathis and did not like rice at all...Now he is sitting in US and cooking and eating rice and veggies by himself....Because he says eating out is expensive.........And the other day he was already worried about price rise of veggies and rice..abd my younger one has been away for barely 45 days from home,and he is also missing home food,though he doesnt openly admit it...... SO Aps what you do is,just let them eat to their hearts content,they will sooner or later begin to realize the importance of what we mothers have been trying to drum into their ears...See what a lambhi chowdi bhashan dee hai mainee.......

Hello dear Rose, I will remember to supplement it with nutritious food at other times so as not to fall sick or lose out on important nutritions. I wish you a good health as always, Rose. Take care.

Ah..that's like a good boy.....

Hi W.J.S......I dont blame you dear....Actually junk food is very tasty and very tempting to most of us.But we must realise that it is good only for our palate,and is harmful to our body ,if taken regularly.So consuming junk food once in a while is ok,if you cannot put a reign on your temptation.......But remember to suppement it with nutritious food at other times,that's all........That way you wont fall sick or lose out on important nutritions ....... Here is to your good health....

I have gone through this phase when my kids were small and they would go out practically everyday with their father....and leave me alone at home screaming and glaring at the food I had cooked.....later after him I had become a sort of a recluse and would not go into a restaurant or a theatre for some years.....its just this year that I have again started going to restaurants and take them just once in a month or two months....

Hi Mayka..I am glad you are able to come to terms with yourself....I know its very difficult,but for the sake of the kids atleast you must get a hold on your life,and make them happy too.....Good luck to you...........

Hi Mayka...Yes junk food have a special taste that make people addicted to them even while knowing about its harmful effects.....My boys are fond of junk food,actually they even used to label all food I make at home as tasteless and junk and go for fast food..But now they are changing gradually and eating more sensibly......

Hello mari.....your comments made me laugh so much......Actually you can indulge yout taste buds once a month or so and eat what you like,without feeling guilty about it.......As long as you eat healthy and sensibly for the rest of the 29 days a month...........So good luck and happy eating to you.......

Ok three cheers for your good health,princess......

Thanks for sharing your thoughts mmrb......

Yes, I have to agree that cooking in a crock pot is so healthy and cheap. Plus it is convenience and you don't have to stand over the stove. Just by adding some vegetables, seasoning, some type of liquid, maybe a little meat, you can put the top on the crock pot, go to work and come home to a healthy hot meal. Thanks Princess for reminding us that we can have healthy and cheap meals just by using our crock pot. Mine will be coming out today.

Hello ejohn...Thanks for your comments.I too keep away from junk food and aerated drinks,though its difficult to keep children away from all these,and they tend to get addicited to junk food very easily....They should be made to eat nitrutious food also,to supplement their daily requirements.......

Hello barbietre.....I am glad you were able turn over a new leaf by your resolve to turn away from junk food.....Also your legs will have to carry less of you around....,and I am sure you are feeling more confident,and more in love with yourself,every time you look in the mirror.......so good luck,and keep up your resolve..........

My goodness fwidman,you appear to be a perfect person to become a brand ambassador for junk food ......I am sure they will whisk you away pretty soon.......And if it is my discussion which will draw their attention to you,You must definetly give me commission.......Good luck....

Hi mercury.......to the point and bang on target..What more can I say????.....Good luck to you.....

Hello 23uday...I know its not easy to give up junk food once you are addicted to it....But you must eat it in lesse quantities and supplement your diet with nutrititous food too..Good luck to you......

hello annierose...How I wish all the youngsters will read your comments and derive benefit from your experience...And you should be thankful to your parents for what they have done.......Good luck,and keep it up.....

Hello qiong....it appears you eat junk food only sometimes....So try to cut down this frequenzy,and eat more of vegetables and fruits..And all the other reasons you have stated ,for not being able to eat the right kind of food,can easily be overcome...You dont have to be a good cook and be surrounded by family and friends all the tine ,for eating healthy food...You can just make some salads with vegetables and eat fruits and drink fruit juice also every day......Also try to include walking in your daily routine,and see the difference.......Good luck to you........