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What Indian kids should eat — a simple daily template

Growth demands protein, calcium and iron. A simple daily template beats memorising nutrient charts.

Breakfast: whole grain (dosa, paratha, poha, upma) + protein (egg, curd, milk, moong dal chilla) + fruit.

Lunch: dal + sabzi + roti/rice + curd. Add a boiled egg or paneer for extra protein 3x/week.

Snack: roasted chana, homemade laddoo, fruit, sprouts chaat.

Dinner: keep it light — khichdi, dal chawal, or vegetable soup + roti.

Water throughout the day, and screen-free 30 minutes before bed to protect sleep.

Everyday takeaways
  • Protein at every meal supports growth.
  • Home-made snacks beat packaged ones.
  • Sleep is the biggest growth-hormone driver.
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