You must have heard on one of your visits to the doctor,the acronym 'PCV'. PCV is simply the 'packed cell volume'- the percentage or volume of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the blood! Sometimes the percentage is relatively low in children due to different reasons, it could be due to eating a diet deficient in iron, folic acid and vitamin b12. To avoid anaemia,its important to top up your PCV. How?you may ask, Thankfully,there are natural foods that help to ensure the PCV is at the appropriate level. Because my area of interest is child nutrition and cooking, this blog will not only identify PCV boosters but also give ideas about how to creatively incorporate them into kids meals,especially picky eaters. Without making this blog as complex as a thesis,ill list my top 3 favourite natural foods high in iron. 1)Pumpkin Leaves: Locally known as Ugwu leaves,in igbo language,these leaves are very high in iron and can be used to cure anaemia.it can be prepared as s...
This blog gives you a peek into my cooking, some nutritional tips especially for children,you will also see wholesome and easy weeknight recipes ideal for the family.I have a passion for child nutrition so i look out for children when cooking family meals.Some of the recipes are tweaked but the traditional concept is retained. Afterall, there's more than one way of doing things!!! Welcome!!!