According to modern medico science drinking water is a very important part of diet and nutrition and the earlier you teach your children to consume water the better,In fact one can start as early as 3 months by feeding the child water in small quantities and increase it as they grow older. This forms a healthy routine ..

But, doctors are of the opinion that if a baby is breastfed, s/he doesn't need water until 6 months..and yes post six months giving water is advisable ideally when solids are introduced as part of a baby's diet.

I find their advice unwise especially in a tropical country like ours where it is hot, in fact used to argue about it with my own paediatrician who did not have any convincing reason for not feeding water ....I started feeding my children some water right from 3rd month onwards...a few sips because I could see that they enjoyed it . It has proven to be a really helpful ...

Can we take other fluids like milk or curd during meals?

Can we take other fluids like milk or curd during meals?

Eating curd is prevalent and I don't think consuming curd while having meals can pose any health hazard. In fact people in south have curd and rice almost every day, I have observed it.

Can we take other fluids like milk or curd during meals?

Eating curd is prevalent and I don't think consuming curd while having meals can pose any health hazard. In fact people in south have curd and rice almost every day, I have observed it.

Avoid to consume water between meals. This article tells one important point that our food should be too salty. I think many of us making the same mistake of adding more salt.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/diet/Say-no-to-water-between-meals/articleshow/10841125.cms

This has of course been debated several times on the forums , here too if I am not mistaken - However, Europeans consume table wine along with their meal, wonder what impact that has on digestive system? I guess it is helpful ...

Avoid to consume water between meals. This article tells one important point that our food should be too salty. I think many of us making the same mistake of adding more salt.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/diet/Say-no-to-water-between-meals/articleshow/10841125.cms

This has of course been debated several times on the forums , here too if I am not mistaken - However, Europeans consume table wine along with their meal, wonder what impact that has on digestive system? I guess it is helpful ...

There is some differnce between european and Indian food habits. Our body gets habituated to the habit. I have learnt from others in army that wine should be taken with snacks and food could be taken later. If you have already taken food, don't take wine.

Avoid to consume water between meals. This article tells one important point that our food should be too salty. I think many of us making the same mistake of adding more salt.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/diet/Say-no-to-water-between-meals/articleshow/10841125.cms

This has of course been debated several times on the forums , here too if I am not mistaken - However, Europeans consume table wine along with their meal, wonder what impact that has on digestive system? I guess it is helpful ...

There is some differnce between european and Indian food habits. Our body gets habituated to the habit. I have learnt from others in army that wine should be taken with snacks and food could be taken later. If you have already taken food, don't take wine.

I have hear this thing from many.. We should avoid drinking water during meal and also immediate after meal. We should take it after some time around 15 to 20 minutes.