In this episode of the Modern Indian ParentPodcast, host Sanchita Daswani engages with Nira Shah, the founder of Little Fingers, to unpack the complexities of sugar intake for children. As a pediatric nutritionist, Sanchita dives deep into the challenges modern parents face regarding nutrition, especially concerning packaged foods and thepervasive myths surrounding sugar consumption.

Nira, an electronics engineer turnedentrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey of creating a range of healthy, travel-friendly food options after struggling to find suitable products for her twin daughters. Together, they discuss the stigma attached to packaged foods, the importance of understanding food labels, and how to make informed choices that benefit our children’s health.

With practical tips and insights, this episode isa must-listen for mothers of children under 10 who want to cultivate healthier eating habits while navigating the overwhelming world of food marketing.

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Chapters –

0:00 Intro

02:45 Nira's Journey into Healthy Eating

05:49 The Stigma Around Packaged Foods

10:10 How to read a packaged food label

12:50 Sugar and Salt: Finding Balance

15:52 Ingredients to avoid in packaged foods

16:33 Issue with milk powders

18:52 What to do when family offers too muchsugar to your child

21:47 The rise of obesity in the world

25:23 The importance of millets in our kid’s diet28:42 Why we need to focus on healthy packaged foods for adults as well30:09 Most underrated form of protein for vegetarians

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw3HhoXzqZ0&list=PL80AqRVvQHY2NtmHVpHj6I2CYyuQ6kxZ8&index=4