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Should Children Eat Mushrooms?

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We were served mushrooms during lunch at school. This was the first time I had mushrooms. I was a bit afraid to eat them, since I didn’t know how they tasted and whether it would be right to try out something new without mom by my side. I asked teacher, ‘Should I eat it? I did not eat them before.’ My teacher said, yes you may eat it. We have asked your parents about allergies and they have informed us that there is no reason why you should not try them.

Then our teacher said, mushrooms are full of nutritional benefits. But you would be amazed to know that mushrooms are neither fruits nor vegetables. Do you know what they are? Mushrooms are edible fungus which is grown in woods or moist grassy areas. Some of the most common types of mushrooms are white button mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, Portobello, shiitake, and many more. There are100 species of mushrooms that scientists know about and they studying their health benefits so that we can benefit from them.

The she continued let us now learn why it is good to include mushrooms in our meals. Mushrooms are good because:

They are high in fibre

Mushrooms have high content of fibre which improves your heart and lowers cholesterol. If you eat mushrooms your bowels will also be in a good health.

Boosts Immunity

Mushrooms are known to boost immunity and they provide protection against colds, flu and other viruses. Shiitake, portobello, oyster and reishi mushrooms are the best immunity boosting mushrooms.

Increased Vitamin D Levels

Vitamin D makes our bones stronger. Sun is a good source of Vitamin D. The vitamin gets penetrated into the skin when you go out in the sun. Next mushrooms are a good source of Vitamin D. Having lots of mushrooms can help you fight vitamin D deficiency. So you become stronger and physically fit.

Improves Metabolism

Do you know what is metabolism? Metabolism is a chain of processes that goes on inside our bodies to maintain life. One such process is breaking down of food into substances that provide energy for performing vital processes such as walking, running, working, etc. Mushrooms improve the metabolism inside your body and keep you energetic throughout the day.

Rich Source of Antioxidants

Mushrooms contain high levels of anti-oxidants, so it is very important to include mushrooms in our meals. Anti-oxidants fights germs, prevents diseases and improves the skin health. So you can stay healthy and have glowing skin, if you eat mushrooms regularly.

Mushrooms can be cooked in many ways. They can be curried, stuffed and baked, used as pizza topping, sandwiched and even used in salads. You can eat mushrooms in any form you like. So from today onwards we will have mushrooms twice every week at school and you will tell your mumma to make mushrooms at least once in a week. So you can ensure you intake lots and lots of vitamins, iron, and minerals that will help you stay fit and strong.

 



Easter Preparations – A Time for Family Celebrations

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celebrationEvery year, my parents arrange for Easter preparation, while I just sit and watch; but this year, Mumma said that I could participate, too! I can barely hold my excitement in! I am determined to work tirelessly, with zeal, to help my parents with the adornments.

I learnt all about Easter from Dadda. When I was three, he had made me sit on his lap, and enlightened me about how Jesus Christ had sacrificed his life for us, and how his death was followed by his Resurrection.

“What does Resurrection mean, Dadda?” I had enquired. He had replied, “It means rising from the dead.” I remember being happy to learn a new word.

I was awestruck after learning about why we celebrate Easter, and I felt guilty, too. So I apologized to God for all my sins.

Since Easter is just round the corner, we have begun shopping for all the items that are necessary. I have painted a picture of Jesus, and Dadda said he loved it.

Mumma has bought a beautiful, red dress for me. I will wear it to Church on Easter Sunday. While she has been keeping busy cleaning the house, I have been helping her in every way possible.

I have also helped my parents pick out the music CDs that we will listen to, on that day. My favourite Easter song is “This is the Way the Bunny Hops”, and I have prepared a little dance to perform along with it, before Easter dinner.

This year, I am also going to help Mumma with her cooking. The menu has already been decided, and even thinking of it gets me drooling. There will be ham, along with truffled eggs, and mashed potatoes for dinner; for dessert, she wished to bake a carrot cake but I insisted on brownies, instead.

Our decorations have also been planned, and I was overjoyed when my suggestions were taken into account. There will be an Easter Bunny center piece, and I am responsible for picking flowers from our garden, for the empty vases.

I have also made a “Happy Easter” sign, to be displayed at the entrance, and on our door, a wreath, entwined with bright, rice lights, will be hung. I hope the adornments look as beautiful as they do in my head.

We follow a tradition in our house on each Easter Sunday. Dadda hides the Easter eggs in various spots in the house, and I try to find them. It is similar to a treasure hunt, and he provides me with clues to help me to look for them.

I will get to paint the Easter eggs as well, but Mumma says I need to be cautious, lest they break.

My best friend, along with her parents, have also been invited for dinner. I can barely wait for Easter, and I sure am looking forward to having a great evening with the people I hold close to my heart.

Even though it is somewhat difficult to celebrate someone’s sacrifice, I understand that He gave up His life only so that we can live in peace and harmony. I have decided to be a good person, because I do not want Him to look at me from Heaven and feel that He sacrificed His life for nothing.