Eating healthy is a habit laid as a foundation early in life. Profusion of junk foods, fast foods, TV dinner and quick meals have made the life of a parent even more complicated. As a consequence, many kids with taste buds tuned to high fat, high carb abstain from the foods they should be eating more of, green vegetables.

Eggs are among the most nutritious foods on earth and can be part of a healthy diet. However, they are perishable just like raw meat, poultry, and fish. Raw eggs (even unbroken/fresh) may contain Salmonella enteritidis bacteria that can cause food borne illness.

Throughout the world a reduction in salt intake is recommended for people who have high blood pressure. Low salt intake is also recommended in many types of kidney diseases and sometimes for pregnant women who have edema (toxemia). High blood pressure increases the risk of stroke and heart attack.

You will never really appreciate a good dal till you start cooking them yourself. If you've only eaten dal at Indian restaurants, they can range from being a soup to something like mashed potatoes. Dal is an important part of meals in India and most meals will include at least one dal dish and often other dishes using a combination of pulses with vegetables or meats.