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Editor’s Note Pokémon GO is making children of us all. While this may be true, we also need to address what the now-popular smartphone game has made out of our children. Concerns over children’s privacy have been making primetime slots and the world seems to be divided over what effects such a phenomenon could possibly have on child development.

The game may be based on catching cartoon-based creatures for fun and competition, but what are the players really competing against? In the UAE, numerous “sightings” of Pokémon have prompted parents to ask: did we really need one more reason to worry about our children’s safety?

The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued a security alert to warn residents about sharing their geographical locations while playing online games.

Experts have made plenty of suggestions on the matter, including ensuring that online identity is always concealed, or disabling location services altogether – an option which would come in handy for parents who are completely against the new trend.

It may be tricky to prevent your children from accessing Pokémon GO altogether; it is crucial – however – to ensure you have guidelines in place for every online or smartphone interaction your children are engaging in. Meanwhile, it is worth pondering over this: Pokémon may eventually go away, but will we ever get our Pokémon GO-free days back?

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CONTENTS PARENTING

A Mother and a Doctor

the 7 Most Common Baby Sleep Training Mistakes

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14 Trending in Parenting Back to School Which Nursery Should I Go For? Types of Curricula in Dubai The Health Checklist

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FOR YOU Juicy Secrets

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Chic Mamas

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Getting Rid of Dark Circles

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The Beauty Cabinet

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Summer Movie Nights

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the Yum! Factor

Career

Two Cups of Milk

Allison Pickford

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Doctor’s visit 23-Week Baby

Dairy Treats

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Keeping it Fresh in the Fridge

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The Perfect Grocery List

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Just for fun Mama Goes Shopping

58 Survive Sandstorm Season

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Are You Drinking Too Much Sugar?

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All You Need to Know about IVF

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Vitamin? D-Bunking the Myths

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Breastfeeding Benefits, Misconceptions and Advice

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Trending IN PARENTING

It might sound odd, but just like with any other domain in our lives, there are trends in even the most instinctive of notions – parenting. While 2016 may have proven to be a rather exciting year so far, halfway through we realised there were some phenomena we just HAD to address.

Due to the rise of more dual-income households, greater access to technology and shifts in parental roles, family dynamics are changing, hence resulting in fundamental shifts in parents’ approaches to raising children.

Here is the latest in the world of parenting:

WERE YOU RAISED BY “Helicopter Parents”?

Have you ever heard of this term? Neither did we, until we have reached the conclusion that this type of parenting was no longer common. A method whereby parents micromanage every aspect of their children’s lives, this type of parenting is now being replaced with a style that is much more relaxed, with less focus on scheduling and more on independence.

BOARD GAMES AND BORED GAMES Parenting experts are constantly making discoveries on the importance of sensory play. It has been found that activities which engaged kids’ senses helped in early childhood development.

However, despite an increased focus on sensory play, it seems like parents are also going back to basics and using traditional board games to interact with their children.

Would your child swap the iPad for Snakes and Ladders?

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EDUCATION & CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Non-toxic TOYS AND PRODUCTS

A favourite among parenting application fans, Pinterest has found that parents are growing increasingly concerned with toxic ingredient levels in their children’s mainstream products. The search is on for the safest, most natural ones.

Gender-Neutral FURNISHINGS

Long gone are the days of baby girl’s pink, ribbon-filled crib, as parents are now opting for increasingly gender-neutral designs and colours. Traditional approaches to interior design are fading amid a more modern, polished look which makes use of neutral hues including beige and grey. Could this be a shift towards a less stereotypical parenting style?

Enlightened PARENTING Avoiding micromanaging is not synonymous with neglect. Another way parents are dismissing stereotypes is through enlightened parenting, a more “aware” form of parenting which is in favour of concepts such as the elimination of gender specifications on toys and clothes and the introduction of special needs characters on popular shows.

GREAT (NANNY) Expectations Calling your neighbour’s daughter to babysit this Friday? This might not be the best idea, especially considering how parents are raising the bar for babysitters and nannies. Recent studies have shown an increase in job ads for nannies with college degrees and CPRcertified caregivers.

Parents are also hiring more than one caregiver to take care of their children, which comes as no surprise given the rise of unconventional work schedules. This also means a downsize in parenting roles; it is becoming more common for parents to ask relatives and caregivers to help out with previously parentonly tasks including car pooling and house cleaning.

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Hybrid BABY NAMES “Evily, would you come here please?” Do not be surprised, this is actually a hybrid between the names Emily and Ava. Parents are increasingly mixing and matching names for entirely new results which will ensure your child is the one and only in their class.

There is also the Lorelei Gilmore Effect, where girls are being named after their mothers, and not only sons after their fathers as has always been common. While this may be the opposite of hybrid baby-naming, it seems like the mummies got a bit jealous and figured: why not?

However, fathers have a trend of their own: “old-man” names for younger boys, although we are not sure naming a child Warren is always daddy’s idea.

IT FOR Babies Long gone are the days of baby girl’s pink, ribbon-filled crib, as parents are now opting for increasingly gender-neutral designs and colours. Traditional approaches to interior design are fading amid a more modern, polished look which makes use of neutral hues including beige and grey. Could this be a shift towards a less stereotypical parenting style?

CARTOON-INSPIRED Parenting Would you say your parenting is more Elsa than Ella? Parents are using role models from cartoon hits including Inside Out and Frozen to teach their children about independence, expressing their emotions and developing healthy relationships with their siblings.

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MOST COMMON BABY SLEEP TRAINING MISTAKES

Infant and Toddler Sleep Expert

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1. Not understanding what sleep training is Sleep training is not about bedtime routines and lavender massages. It is about your kiddo learning how to go from being awake to being asleep all on their own, meaning, being able to fall asleep without the help of a caregiver, a car, swing or pacifier.

In that way, nearly all sleep training methods are similar. As parents, you want to develop a plan where you can put your child down awake, and find a way that you feel most comfortable dealing with the inevitable protest crying that will initially occur (like doing timed checks, for example).

Then, most importantly, making the commitment from that bedtime and on, that you will not assist your child in falling asleep. After several days, babies and toddlers will learn to fall asleep unassisted, and the sleep training will be complete.

2. Not sleep training for naps and nighttime simultaneously One of the biggest mistakes I see families make before working with me is their attempt to sleep train only for nights without training for naps at the same time, or vice versa. In an effort to not let their children become, “overtired,� parents often help their babies fall asleep for naps during the day, while only sleep training at night.

Because there is so much melatonin in the body at bedtime, kids fall asleep relatively easily for bedtime, and throughout the night, yet struggle to nap unassisted during the day. In this case, after a few days, the child might sleep well at night. However, when MOTHER, BABY & CHILD | AUGUST 2016 | 15

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parents try to tackle nap sleep, the child uses all their stamina from solid night sleep to then fight naps – making nap training extremely difficult.

Worse so, if a child continues to receive help to sleep during the day, it is usually only a matter of time until a sleep disruption (such as illness or travel), causes nighttime sleep issues, which would then require a parent to start from square one. The parent now has to help their child fall back to sleep for bedtime, and in the middle of the night – all over again. In this case, it would only be a short period of time before sleep training progress completely falls apart.

3. Keeping the pacifier Unless a child is old, and dexterous enough to reach out in the middle of the night and quickly put a pacifier back in their mouth, sleep training while using a pacifier is not really sleep training.

Truth is, whatever your child relies on to fall asleep at the onset of bedtime or nap time will be the same thing they will want to have to fall back to sleep with throughout the night.

Even older babies who can easily re-insert the pacifier in their mouths often experience significant nighttime wake-ups just looking for their pacifier.

Ensuring a child can fall asleep without any help whatsoever is always the best route to pursue for long-term results, and a well-rested baby.

4. Not making an ideal sleep environment a priority I always require that four things be present when sleep training a baby: Loud white noise, a very dark room, a video monitor, and a safe crib (with NOTHING in it other than a mattress, a well-fitted sheet, and baby –with possible exceptions being a mesh bumper and a very small lovey).

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Sleep training requires time, consistency and patience. Without a solid plan in place, it can be difficult to stay consistent.”

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Sleep training requires time, consistency, and patience. Without a solid plan in place, it can be difficult to stay consistent over the several days or weeks it may take to properly sleep train a child.

6. Not sticking with it

Babies do not need much to sleep well. Studies have found that loud white noise helps humans fall into deeper levels of sleep faster, and stay there longer. Darkness helps the body produce a constant level of melatonin to further aid in easily falling asleep.

A safe crib is a no-brainer – never allowing your child access to an unsafe crib is very important, especially as they will be in it all night on their own.

Finally, a video monitor helps parents know when their babies are actually asleep and awake, which provides peace of mind in knowing their babies are safe.

5. Starting sleep training without having a plan in place Families who want to start sleep training will be a lot more successful if they have a plan in place first. All sleep training plans should contain four parts: What to do at bedtime, how to deal with middle of the night waking, how to make sure kiddos start each day at the same time, and how to train for naps.

Obviously, reading many books and working with a sleep training professional can take a lot of the guesswork out of how to deal with all of these different aspects of sleep training. However, not having a plan is

When done properly, sleep training usually takes about three-four nights for night time sleep, and one-two weeks for naps. This might seem like a small amount of time, but similar to caffeine or sugar withdrawals, shifts like this can actually feel pretty agonizing at first.

One of the biggest mistakes that many families make is shifting gears or quitting after only a few days due to not getting immediate results. The commitment must be to stick with sleep training for one-two weeks, which usually results in huge success, regardless of the training method parents use.

7. Letting illness get in the way of healthy sleep habits Once a child knows how to fall asleep unassisted for naps and bedtime, they do not suddenly “unlearn” what they have learned...unless a parent reverts back to helping the child fall asleep.

I am adamant with the families I work with in informing them that – once your child masters falling asleep on their own, do NOT go back to helping them fall asleep. Even when they are ill, love them, comfort them, medicate them under doctor’s orders, but when the yawn of sleepiness comes, always put them down awake and let them fall asleep on their own.

I even advise my clients to share a room with their children overnight just in case their child needs them, but to simply stay out of the room when the child is actually falling asleep.

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WHICH Nursery SHOULD I GO FOR? Choosing with Confidence

With Back-to-School season upon us, many mummies find it difficult to locate the perfect nursery for their young ones. Being prepared to look for the right things and ask the right questions can make all the difference when it comes to feeling comfortable and satisfied with the decision you ultimately make.

With plenty of options in town, what would the right one be? Mother, Baby & Child brings you the top tips, straight from the experts!

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EDUCATION & CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Katrina Mankani Managing Director, Jumeirah International Nursery 1. Look for evidence of health, safety, and hygiene regulations • Nursery safety starts right at the gate. Have a look to see whether there is a number lock or an intercom at the gate? The harder for you as an adult to get in, the better it is.

Monica Valrani CEO, Dubai’s Ladybird Early Learning Centre • The nursery should provide a warm and welcoming setting in which children can develop socially and academically within a safe, healthy and nurturing environment. Do you get that “warm and fuzzy” vibe when you visit the nursery?

• Ensure the nursery provides a rich program of activities, suitable for the child’s age, enabling physical, social, language and creative development.

• All nursery teaching and support staff should be qualified, have appropriate experience and have an obvious passion for working with young children.

• Health and safety should be a visible priority.

• Check if all staff have their First Aid certificates. Is there a full-time nurse?

• Look for the cleaning checklists in the lavatories and ask for the toys’ cleaning schedule.

2. Check out the premises and learning environment • Is it safe, warm, inviting and stimulating?

• A properly-structured learning environment aids development.

There should be well-organised areas around the room (science, mark-making, reading and construction corners, etc.)

• Facilities should adapt to independent and adult-led work.

There should be a secure outdoor play area with lots of activities for free play and physical activity.

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PARENTING • Look for evidence of the constant re-invention of the learning environment.

3. Research into curriculums • Research in advance the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Montessori, High Scope or other curriculums to ensure that you have a basic understanding of what you are looking for. Understanding which curriculum you prefer will immediately narrow down your choices.

• When visiting a nursery, look for evidence of curriculum application.

Timetable, planning and goals for each child should be displayed where parents can see them. Make sure that you see “science” behind play. It takes skilful adult guidance to make the most of what children can learn from the tools provided.

4. Take a look at the ratio, qualification and turnover rate of the staff • Observe: How many staff are present in each classroom? Are they talking to each other or the children?

• Ask the nursery manager:

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What are the teachers’ qualifications? For the EYFS curriculum, look for a minimum of CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Pre-School Practice / NVQ Level 3 (UK) or equivalent relevant to the position.

• Ask about staff turnover; stability is crucial. It helps your child settle if one adult is their “key worker”.

5. Check that there are established policies in place • A well-run nursery should have established and defined policies for everything from opening and closing times to dealing with emergencies.

• Ask what the pre-school’s “first-day policy” is. Can a parent stay for a while, or will you need to leave immediately?

• Ask about the illness policy. Find out which illnesses will keep your child at home and for how long.

6. Make sure you can be involved

• The nursery should be encouraging parental involvement. You want a pre-school that will work with you and respect your knowledge as a parent. Also, check the schedule of the pre-school’s events where parents are invited to add them on your calendar.

7. Check tuition fee structure and the nursery’s operating hours • Opening hours vary from nursery to nursery. Choose what works for your schedule. If you are a working parent, you would prefer a nursery with long operating hours.

• The tuition fee often depends on the hours you choose. Generally, there are the morning, afternoon and early morning programs. All of them are charged separately.

8. Enquire about additional services such as food and transport • Provision of transport and food can be crucial for you, especially if you are working.

• Is the food cooked on the premises or is it delivered? What are the menus like? What are the bus routes and hours of operation?

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TYPES OF CURRICULA IN Dubai

NATIONAL (ENGLISH) CURRICULUM

The curriculum followed by schools in England and Wales by students ages 5 to 16.

The National Curriculum is organised into blocks of years called “key stages”.

There are 4 key stages as well as an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The EYFS covers education for children before they reach the age of 5 (compulsory school age).

KEY STAGES 1

Ages 5-6 Year 1

Ages 6-7 Year 2

2

Ages 7-8 Year 3

Ages 8-9 Year 4

Ages 9-10 Year 5

3

Ages 11-12 Year 7

Ages 12-13 Year 8

Ages 13-14 Year 9

4

Ages 14-15 Year 10

Ages 15-16 Year 11

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Ages 16 -17 Year 12

Ages 17-18 Year 13

Ages 10-11 Year 6

For each National Curriculum subject, there is a programme of study with all students studying a common core of subjects consisting of English, Mathematics, Science and Core PE. At the end of Key Stage 4: GCSEs (General Certificate of Secondary Education) and/or equivalent qualifications. For example, IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education).

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GCSE AND IGCSE?

GCSE

A wide range of subjects and each student chooses several subjects (usually up to 9) to study. Most are expected to take Mathematics, English, Modern Foreign Language and Science.

IGCSE

The IGCSE curriculum allows teaching to be placed in a localised context, making it relevant in different regions. It is also suitable for students whose first language may not be English and this is acknowledged throughout the examination progress.

CAN THEY STUDY FOR AN A LEVEL? Upon completing Key Stage 4, depending on grades achieved, students can move on to study for two more years.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAM (PYP): STUDENTS AGES

3 11 TO

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EDUCATION & CHILD DEVELOPMENT An integrated curriculum enabling students to learn through guided exploration and structured inquiry The emphasis is on the education of the child emotionally, physically and intellectually

MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME (MYP): STUDENTS AGES

11 16 TO

DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (DP) / IB CURRICULUM PROGRAMME: STUDENTS AGES

16 18 TO

THE AMERICAN CURRICULUM Elementary

(K-grade 6)

Middle School

(grades 7-8)

High School

(grades 9-12)

On reaching grades 11 and 12 students follow Advanced Placement Courses (AP)

THE FRENCH CURRICULUM École Primaire

(ages 3-5 years)

École Élémentaire

(ages 6-10 years)

Collège

(ages 11-15 years)

Lycée

(ages 15-18 years)

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM The Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) program allows children to pursue the Queensland Senior School curriculum moderated by the Queensland Studies Authority (QSA).

INDIAN CURRICULUM CBSE – Central Board of Secondary Education is the governing body for a syllabus with exams at the end of year 10 and Year 12 in Indian curriculum schools.

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL HEALTH

THE Health CHECKLIST Keeping our children healthy and in top shape for back-to-school season may get overwhelming at times. With hundreds of health flyers from school or nursery and doctors warning us about the weather, immunisations and vision tests, many mummies say: “But we are not doctors!”

Here are some ways to ensure the children stay healthy and happy throughout school season:

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PARENTING • Make sure your child gets sufficient sleep, ideally eight hours every night, and consume a healthy, nutritious breakfast every morning.

Check on what the school will be feeding the children as nutrition is an essential part of your children’s mental and physical development; if you are not happy with the options, plan ahead with healthy, balanced lunchboxes.

• Get their vision tested. It is often very difficult for parents to make the observation that their child is suffering from vision problems, even though it is very common for children to not see properly out of one of their eyes.

• Check on the necessary shots with your paediatrician. As this is a controversial topic, it is best to consult them on the matter so that they can give you a clear picture which is in line with Ministry of Health guidelines for that particular time of year.

• Ensure you have the right school supplies. In terms of backpacks, in which they tend to carry plenty of books and stationary, they should be rolling/wheeled rather than carried on the back. For when they need to carry them, backpacks need to have wide straps and a padded back.

• The school nurse needs to be familiar with any medication your child is taking, even if they only take it at home. Any health problems, including allergies, should be made known to the school. Also inform the school of any physical restrictions, including asthma or a scoliosis brace.

• Update emergency information.

The school needs to have all of the required numbers. Apart from a designated relative’s and yours, they often need your doctor and dentist’s numbers as well. If you ever change your number, which we know happens a lot, remember to call the school and update it immediately.

DOCTOR’S ORDERS These are common symptoms of the flu • Have diarrhoea or are vomiting • Are wheezing • Have a cough • Have earache, headache and a sore throat • Have yellow or green drainage from their eyes Dr Hala Fikri Mohammed El-Hagrasi Specialist, Paediatrics Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi yyWhen should mothers keep their children off school?

Parents often have a hard time deciding whether their kids are healthy enough to go to school or not. To make it easier, your child is too ill to go to school if they have any of the below symptoms: • Look very tired and need bed rest.

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Children should also avoid school when their temperature is soaring up to 50 degrees Celsius, especially young children as they can quickly lose body fluids through perspiring, which can lead to dehydration. Ensure they drink water regularly and wear light clothing.

Here are a few signs of dehydration.

Children will: Seem tired and sluggish • Have sunken or dark eyes • Are irritable • Look pale

• Have a dry and coated-looking tongue and mouth • Have a high temperature • Vomit or have diarrhoea • Are not eating or drinking properly yyWhat are the main things we should teach our children in order for them to stay healthy during school days?

Eating healthy at a young age can earn benefits for a lifetime, therefore parents and schools need to encourage eating right and staying physically active to instil good habits.

Parents should provide children with nutritious snacks for school as snacking helps manage hunger and boost energy for long hours. Snacks can include granola bars, vegetables such as cucumber or carrot with dips, fruit smoothies or yoghurt with fruits.

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A Mother AND A DOCTOR

Career and family life very often overlap. In the case of a mother and paediatrician this is quite evident. Mother, Baby & Child interviews Dr Deepti Chaturvedi, Specialist – Paediatrics at Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi, to answer the most common motherhood questions from a mother, who is also a doctor’s, perspective.

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yyHow do I know if my newborn is healthy?

Newborn babies may cry for several hours a day. This is usually their way of telling you that they need something such as when they are hungry, tired, feel cold or hot, their diaper needs changing or need to be comforted.

Generally, a healthy baby means an active and alert baby who is feeding well, sleeping well, and passing urine five-six times a day without any issues.

It is advised to monitor your baby's growth and development with a paediatrician every fortnight monthly for the first six months and quite regularly thereafter too.

Any warning signs like lethargy, refusal to feed, a continuous high-pitched cry, fever, vomiting, abnormal behaviour or movements should be a reason to visit a paediatrician in between the regular visits.

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It is not unusual for newborns to experience irregular breathing. Sometimes, newborns stop breathing for five to ten seconds and then instantly begin breathing again on their own.

At times, their eyes might be crossed because it is hard for them to focus but by two to three months, babies should have more control of their eye muscles and be able to focus better.

Newborns can differentiate between sounds including voices. You should talk to your baby often to find out if your they turn towards the sound of your voice. yyAre vaccines safe?

Vaccines are our best defence against infectious diseases. Children are given shots – namely vaccines – at a young age because this is when they are at the highest risk of getting sick or dying if they catch these diseases.

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We recommend 13 highly important vaccinations to prevent infectious disease such as measles, mumps, rubella (German measles), varicella (chickenpox), hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib), polio, influenza (flu), rotavirus, and pneumococcal disease. yyHow can I make sure my child is following a healthy diet?

Eating healthy at a young age can reap benefits for a lifetime. Therefore, good eating habits should be instilled at a young age.

Children need to follow a balanced diet to ensure the body absorbs all the right nutrients. A balanced diet contains food from the below categories:

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Protein. Choose seafood, lean meat and poultry, eggs, beans, peas, soy products and unsalted nuts and seeds Fruits. Encourage your child to eat a variety of fruits Vegetables. Provide a variety of vegetables such as dark leafy greens, red and orange ones, beans and peas, etc.

Grains. Choose whole grains such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, popcorn, quinoa, or brown or wild rice. Limit refined grains

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Dairy. Encourage your child to eat and drink fat-free or low-fat dairy products, such as milk, yoghurt, cheese or fortified soy beverages

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yyWhat is the best way to discipline my toddler?

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Every toddler is different and the ways to deal with their behavioural issues will be different too. However, there are some strategic points which could help in turning the “terrible twos” into “awesome twos”.

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toddler elicits different responses from parents at different points in time, it can be confusing for them to understand the difference between right and wrong.

Keep it short and simple: Toddlers do not understand long instructions, so try to keep them short and simple enough for them to comprehend and follow.

Know your child's triggers: It could be hunger, lack of sleep, overactivity or simple boredom. Every temper tantrum has a pattern to its trigger; find it and try to avoid it as much as humanely possible.

If all else fails, give them a “time out”. A time out should be given in accordance with the child’s age; do not forget to tell the child why he has been given one.

Stay positive: Raising children is not an easy task and toddlerhood is as tricky as the teenage years. So, remember to stay positive throughout and avoid showing your anger. Remember, this too shall pass. yyHow can I get my child to sleep

through the night?

There are many reasons as to why your baby might be awake during the night.

They may need to be fed, comforted or might be teething which could also upset their sleep patterns. Babies require a consistent bedtime routine to help them settle easily.

You could try making daytime feeding more social and fun compared to nighttime feeding where the environment is more relaxed and calm.

This will help your baby learn the difference between day and night.

Also, try to give your baby the chance to fall asleep on their own (natural circadian rhythms) often known as “sleep-wake cycle”, which helps regulate sleep. Babies up to four or five months old are less likely to be fed at night and are able to sleep for longer. yyWhen should I start potty training?

Children are not usually ready to start using a potty until they are between 18 months to three years old. Boys tend to be ready a few months later than girls.

Parents should start the training at the age of two to get them into the habit of going to the bathroom by themselves by the age of three.

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Dr Cosmina Moldovanu knows mothers.

Medical Aesthetician, Nutritionist and Slimming Specialist at the Dubai-based Cavallo Aesthetic Clinic, she caters to even the most complex of health and beauty requests.

However, Cosmina knows it goes far beyond the fat melting; her area of expertise is about confidence. Here, she tells Mother, Baby & Child what her job is – in reality – all about.

BODY & SOUL yyWhy do you think it is often difficult for mummies to “love the skin they are in”?

After pregnancy, and even more so after giving birth, mothers find themselves focusing more on their family. They have no time to take care of themselves like they used to and – at the same time – their bodies are not what they used to be.

Accompanied with the lack of an active social life, many mummies find themselves spiralling down into depression, not knowing what to do with this new life they have been given. It is miraculous, but any mother can tell you, it is not easy. yyWhat is the main issue you face at the clinic with mothers seeking treatment?

I face plenty of issues, but the most salient would be extra fat, loose skin, cellulite and stretch marks. Needless to say, these are always worsening due to an unhealthy lifestyle which patients tend to be following unless directed otherwise. yyWhat do mothers complain about the most and how do you deal with it?

They complain about their bodies!

This is a very sensitive job, but I do my best to use all of the technology we have been blessed with to make them happy and confident. I support them; what people may not know is that there is a psychological side to all of this, so we try to be there for them – they can come to me for all of their problems, be these physical, or psychological as a result of the former. yyTell us about the most moving story you have ever encountered.

This mother had come to me with so much “mummy guilt”, it was terrible.

She had no self-confidence because she had gained so much weight after giving birth. The breaking point was when her husband had called her a “whale” and she had to

seek an answer.

After working with her, first and foremost, towards a healthier lifestyle, incorporating sports and in parallel with slimming technology she lost 20 cm off her waist and became so happy you could see that the burden had been lifted. yyWhat are your views on plastic surgery?

You often need plastic surgery, but before considering it make sure you have thought of the non-invasive alternatives. I think advanced plastic surgery in specific should be a last resort rather than first option. yyWhat is your number one tip for mothers so they would feel confident and happy at all times?

Mothers must adopt a healthy lifestyle, always care about their bodies and love their bodies no matter what.

fad diets and go easy on yourself. yyIs it possible for mothers to get their bodies back after giving birth?

Yes, it is! Taking care of their bodies even more right before and during pregnancy will help them get back into shape easier after giving birth – so this is something to keep in mind. yyWhat would you like to hear from your patients, specifically mothers, in the future?

I would love to hear them say that there are happy with their bodies.

Yes, you can do it, just believe in this and in yourself!

SPECIAL THANKS Many thanks to our junior models Khalaf Mohammed Khalaf Al Habtoor and Celine Philip Khoury for taking part in the shoot.

yyHow can we take care of our bodies, especially postpregnancy?

Things change after pregnancy, but nothing is irreversible. Always listen to what your body is trying to tell you, be aware of your portion sizes and the quality of food you eat, avoid MOTHER, BABY & CHILD | AUGUST 2016 | 39

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Juicy Secrets

ARE VITAMIN INFUSIONS THE NEW BEAUTY ELIXIRS?

“It is time for your injection!”

We

all know that one doctor who says that a bit too excitedly, but can you imagine him then stuffing a broccoli into the syringe? At Dubaibased The Elixir Clinic he would not really have to, because their new VitaDrips feature a custom blend of essential vitamins and minerals especially tailored to help with thyroid dysfunction, chronic fatigue syndrome and depression, in addition to many other ailments.

The intravenous infusions, which have become an essential for royals and celebrities worldwide, range from the VIP Elixir to Adrenal Fatigue. Mother, Baby & Child tests the former to answer the real question: “is this really the final answer to our fatigue problems?”

Located at the Dubai Marina Cosmesurge® & Emirates Hospital, the clinic occupies two floors of the Al Habtoor Business Tower, also known as the Bentley Tower. Valet parking will save you the hassle of the hours-long Marina parking search, an ordeal which often proves to be more complex than finding Nemo.

Walking into the clinic, you will feel like you have stepped into heaven – a very healthy version that is – with plenty of flawless whites and blues for the relaxing effect. The very friendly nursing

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staff guides you through the process following a quick check-up and visit to the doctor, which is relatively simple and makes the intravenous experience much more enjoyable (you can try Instagramming photos and give your friends a good scare).

Lasting between 45 minutes to one hour, the infusion injection is painless – apart from the usual needle – and is followed by another one specifically for the hair and nails. The orangey liquid injected into your body feels very natural, with no bloating or any other side effects.

I thought it would make me hate orange juice or want to eat junk food, but none of that happened. I enjoyed every minute of it because it felt like I was doing my body good, which was true, and the staff made it feel like less of a hospital visit, which it essentially was.

Now on to the verdict, did I feel more energised? I felt happier, even while maintaining my worst habits, and happy means healthy. I would highly recommend a couple of these sessions for a mid-week boost.

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Dark Circles Dark circles. We have all experienced them at some point in our lives and, admit it, nothing frustrates us more than looking in the mirror, only to see those unwanted shadows under our peepers.

Mother, Baby & Child interviews Dr. Nic Isse, plastic surgeon at The American Surgecenter in Abu Dhabi, for the final answers to our dark circle dilemmas.

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BODY & SOUL

D

ark under eye circles can be caused by a variety of things. At times, they can be an after-effect of too little sleep or fatigue; they can be caused by allergies or poor lifestyle choices, symptoms of facial ageing or – worse – a combination of heredity and genetics!

Whatever the cause may be, dark circles make us look tired and years older too.

Treatments on how to banish dark circles abound. They work in quite different ways and with quite varying (and lasting) effects. “It is good to understand that the skin around our eyes is the thinnest and most fragile skin on our entire body. As it is the most delicate, it is also the most susceptible to any concern occurring in your body,” says Dr Isse.

If you are feeling ill, nursing a cold, sleep deprived or dehydrated, the thinnest skin in the body will show it first as the blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients are smaller in there.

In cases like these, concealers and topical creams are among the quick fixes available.

Although they rarely provide a long-term solution with significant results, they may help reduce or temporarily mask dark circles.

There are instances, however, that even after layers of makeup and creams, dark circles will just not go away. “Dark patches under the eyes can also be brought about by causes beyond our control such as inherited pigmentation irregularities and ageing. Pigmentation irregularities are of particular concern among Asians. On the other hand, thinning skin around the eyes and loss of fat and collagen, which are common as we age, can make the reddishblue blood vessels which lie below become more visible,” explains Dr Isse.

However, do not lose hope! There are plenty of cosmetic procedures available for patients suffering from these conditions who are looking to erase their dark circles altogether. According to Dr Isse, recommended procedures include skin resurfacing, hyaluronic acid facial fillers and

fat injections.

He explains that skin resurfacing involves chemical peels which help reduce dark circles by increasing collagen production, decreasing pigmentation problems and improving overall skin quality. This procedure yields results after one session only and it could be done up to twice a year if additional lightening is required. Dr Nic also said that chemical peels are most effective when used as part of a combined approach in treating dark circles.

Injectable fillers containing hyaluronic acid are often used to correct dark circles created by thinning under eye skin or fat and tissue loss in the under eyes or upper cheeks. Hyaluronic acid fillers are absorbed by the body within a few months to one year, so results are temporary.

The only permanent filler typically recommended for the under eye area is a patient's own fat. These fats may be grafted from another body area of the patient and injected into the tear troughs to treat dark circles. Fat injections – or a fat transfer – are typically recommended for the correction of dark circles caused by thinning under eye skin or fat and tissue loss in the under eyes or upper cheeks.

Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, fat injection results may be permanent, but results are not guaranteed, as fat cells do not always survive the fat transfer process. Also, fat transfer could need up to three sessions depending on how the body absorbs the fat. Maintaining an ideal body weight helps with results lasting longer and individual cases vary. Fillers need to be redone after four to six months depending on how quickly the body reabsorbs them.

For extreme cases however, the surgeon recommends either surgery for under eye circles or a cheek lift. “Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is generally the most effective way to permanently get rid of dark circles. On the other hand, a cheek lift, or mid-facelift, can effectively and permanently correct dark circles caused by cheek descent, or drooping, a common result of facial aging.”

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BERTIN BISTRO We had been hearing so much about this new restaurant in town, we just had to try it to see what the (Instagram) fuss was all about. Set in a diningfilled area on Sheikh Zayed Road, Bertin is very, very easy to find with ample parking and the added bonus of a car wash company keeping your ride as happy as you would be upon entering the venue.

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et over two floors, Bertin is pretty huge. Facing the door was a mouthwatering assortment of desserts – chocolate overload – which seemed to attract visitors miles away. At any given time, there were at least three people marvelling at the display, which overlooks the dining area, a cosy set-up with an open kitchen.

The unassuming, friendly staff handed us an extensive menu with dishes we had never heard of before, but descriptions which made it hard to choose as everything sounded just perfect.

Although essentially Spanish, Bertin’s selection of food is far from paella-andpatatas-bravas; it is as international as can get and avoids the cliché gourmet references us consumers are accustomed to.

Now for the most important part, and this because it is really exceptional, the food. I went for their meat platter, a new specialty which basically includes every type of meat you would possibly want to eat, along with four types of sauces. A feast of mouth-watering steak options, slow-cooked ribs, succulent lamb chops, oven-roasted baby chicken and more, it is cooked for three, but I doubt you will want to share.

The sausages were my favourite, followed by the thinly-sliced steak perfectly cut into rare and medium-

well slices. My companion reached for the lamb chops – because this is how amazing they looked – and we both agreed they were the best we had ever tasted. It almost made her regret her choice, but not quite.

A fan of healthy eating, she had gone for the seabass, which was a story in itself, cooked to perfection and laying on a bed of vegetables and potatoes. Speaking of potatoes, Bertin potatoes are unlike any other. They do wedges justice, using absolutely no oil and baking them to perfection. They also serve mashed potatoes with their meat of which I had to take two spoons to-go with my meats – despite the embarrassment.

Now for the dessert! We had to share this one because the portions are massive.

Pain Perdu is the name, and it is a beyond-heavenly cake-ish dessert served oozing in a cup with a heart of orangette, then covered with fleur de sel (a handharvested sea salt) caramel. Apart from smelling like angels’ feet, the sweet temptation was something our taste buds had never experienced before.

With a special menu for children, Bertin is the perfect place to head out either with your friends (the crowd is largely female; we would assume they come for a chat over Pain Perdu). Spacious, unique and affordable, this is a venue which ticks all the boxes.

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If you come hungry, order two Pain Perdus. Trust us, you will not regret it.

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PARENTING FOR YOU THE YUM! FACTOR

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CAREER

MUMS IN BUSINESS

ALLISON PICKFORD Profiles FOUNDER, BODYSMART Allison Pickford, a pioneer in the business of body shaping, introduced the HYPOXI concept in the UAE in 2005. Now, she is a successful entrepreneur running her two studios and exclusively managing the distribution of the HYPOXI concept in the entire UAE. Her flagship studio, BodySmart, also specialises in targeted body shaping with other renowned patented services including LPG, Power Plate and Vacunaut.

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he HYPOXI Founder’s story is unique and compelling.

She started the business from home with two machines and two staff members. Now, she has two companies, two branches and a team of 20. Mother, Baby & Child chats with Allison on success, ambition and how a mother’s potential has no limits. yyWhy did you choose HYPOXI and BodySmart as your ventures?

I have always been passionate about wellness and well-being. I have been in the fitness industry for years and loved HYPOXI ever since the first time I used it; nothing I have used has worked quite like it on targeting those problem areas because sometimes, no matter how much you exercise, those areas do not budge. yyBeing a mother, what where the challenges you have faced along the way?

When you are in business, you have to strike the perfect balance. I have an extremely supportive family and amazing staff. HYPOXI is a good investment for any woman in business; we actually encourage women who are passionate about fitness, well-being and wellness to start their own HYPOXI concept.

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yyWhat would you advise mothers who would like to start similar businesses?

Go for it! Women have the potential to do anything. Running a HYPOXI business positively changes lives.

We provide all support in terms of set-up, training, maintenance and marketing. yyLeading by example, you must be in great shape?

What would you advise mothers who would like to stay in shape, or get in shape postpregnancy?

Yes, I believe in regularly exercising on HYPOXI, just 30 minutes on it three times a week gives me a great kick start and keeps me energetic. At BodySmart, we have a lot of new mums as clients. HYPOXI gives quick results so mums can go back to their prepregnancy shape.

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23- Week BABY SHIFAE’S JOURNEY

700 GRAMS

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BABY

As human beings, we witness miracles in the form of little blessings in our daily lives. As doctors, we are fortunate enough we get to witness miracles of magnificent scale – right in front of our eyes – and such was the case of baby Shifae.

yy By: Dr Anil Pillai Deputy Medical Director, Consultant Neonatologist & HOD of Paediatrics, NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Ain

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hifae was born at 23 weeks of pregnancy, 17 weeks earlier than the due date. The delivery was conducted by one of our senior obstetricians, with the neonatal team on standby including senior neonatal doctors and nurses.

The team had prepared the area to welcome her including equipment to put her on breathing support as well as measures to keep her warm and safely move her to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

When she came into the world, she weighed a mere 700 grams and was in critical condition with no breathing efforts. Shifae was managed by the team using the early care pathway followed in the neonatal unit. This is a structured, organised way of quickly, but safely stabilising her and giving her the necessary medications for the lungs to start working.

She was admitted to the NICU on breathing support and had a stormy first month of life being on an off the mechanical ventilator and needing lots of medication.

However, after a month, her breathing condition improved, luckily along with some muchneeded weight gain.

Initially, she received artificial feeds into her veins and then slowly moved on to tube feeding,

eventually reaching the stage of feeding by herself. She also received treatment for her eyes to manage the immature retina.

During her stay in the NICU, her parents were closely involved with the daily aspects and engaged in providing skinto-skin care while staff were busy providing her with the life support treatments she needed.

She stayed there for 125 days after which she was sent home with her parents. Prior to discharge, her parents learnt the care patterns with the support of the specialist nurses working in the neonatal team in order to ensure they could later provide the necessary support.

Shifae is now over six months old and doing well at home. Her parents are overjoyed at the fact that, against all odds, the baby has managed to pull through.

She still has a long path ahead of her; her brain development and growth are closely monitored in the neurodevelopmental clinic.

While there will still be challenges ahead of her, Shifae has shown that, however sick you may be, there is always a ray of hope, a little light which drives us to work harder every day to give these babies a chance at life, a hope for the families to nurture and a prayer that more will be helped in the future.

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MOTHER & CHILD

SURVIVE Sandstorm SEASON Asthma awareness is crucial when living in the GCC, especially when we live in a climate which has significant environmental triggers such as sandstorms.

Several studies conducted in Arabian Peninsula countries with a high rate of sandstorms have confirmed the increased prevalence of asthma.

It

was also reported that sandstorms frequently cause adverse health effects on the respiratory function and just 15 minutes of exposure to smallersize sandstorm dust particles can increase the risk of asthma.

Asthma requires long-term treatment. However, it can be managed if precaution is taken to reduce the severity of the symptoms.

Knowing how to control asthma during sandstorms can provide asthmatics with a better quality of life.

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Stay indoors. Keep windows and doors closed. Reduce exposure to common allergens during the sandstorms as they may provoke asthmatic attacks.

Check forecasts. It is recommended that Asthmatics regularly check daily weather and air quality reports, especially during sandstorm season.

Beware of the dust. Dust collection in air conditioning vents can be a harmful trigger if not checked and cleaned regularly.

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Sandstorms mostly affect allergy/asthma sufferers. An air purifier can help reduce indoor pollution and help you breathe better. Although air purifiers are by no means a cure for asthma, they help remove allergens and particles which can trigger symptoms.

Wear a face mask outdoors.

Wear a medical face mask or use a wet towel during sandstorms to prevent inhaling dust particles. Do not forget to regularly change face masks.

Stay hydrated. Fluids, especially water, are just as important during sandstorms. Remember to stay hydrated or even spray water on your eyes and face if you come in direct contact with dust.

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BEWARE OF THE Pouch!

ARE YOU DRINKING TOO MUCH SUGAR?

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Sugar can do the strangest things to your body. Priming your body for diabetes, tensing up blood vessels and making your organs – yes, your organs – fat, consuming too much sweetness can have a not-so-sweet effect on your system.

MOTHER When we hear the word “sugar” we often think of brownies and cheesecakes, but dismiss that healthy-sounding smoothie we had sipped on at the mall or that ice-filled latte we had by the office’s water cooler. Little do we know, the culprit is in every sip.

fat located just under the skin).

❝❝The overconsumption of SSBs is directly linked with adverse health outcomes such as abdominal obesity.

Consumption of sugarsweetened beverages (SSBs), which include soft drinks, fruit drinks, iced tea and energy and vitamin water drinks has risen across the globe. Regular consumption of SSBs has been associated with weight gain and risk of overweight and obesity.

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Sugar-sweetened beverage sales in the UAE place the GCC at the top of the global chart. In the GCC, residents are drinking more SSBs than five years ago.

According to the International Chair on Cardiometabolic Risk (ICCR), the burden of diabetes is expected to surge over the next decades, as the Middle East will face the greatest relative increase in the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes worldwide, with 60 million diabetics in 2030.

Despite better acute care and chronic pharmaceutical management, the prevalence of cardiovascular disease

(CVD) in the GGC remains high due to poor diet habits and low levels of physical activity, contributing to the region’s obesity epidemic – especially abdominal obesity, metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes.

What can science do?

With the development of sophisticated non-invasive imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT scanners), it has even been possible to clearly distinguish two different types of abdominal fat: intra-abdominal (visceral) obesity (excess fat in the abdominal cavity) from abdominal subcutaneous fat (the

Several studies have shown that a selective excess of intraabdominal fat increases the risk of CVD and Type 2 diabetes, even in the absence of obesity. Some factors shown to be involved in abdominal obesity include age, gender, ethnic differences, inherited genes, stress, steroid hormones, nutrition and physical activity/exercise.

“The science is clear: The overconsumption of SSBs is directly linked with adverse health outcomes such as abdominal obesity, increased blood lipid levels and is associated with the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

The substantial rise in SSB sales in developing countries is disturbing,” says Benoit Arsenault, assistant professor at the Faculty of Medicine at Université Laval and research scientist at the Québec Heart and Lung Institute (Canada).

“With the importance of abdominal obesity, there is therefore a clear need to shift emphasis from weight to waist circumference as more needs to be done to fight abdominal obesity. Most physicians have been concerned with body mass index (BMI) which is only a ratio of weight over height. While this index is useful for judging whether a person is overweight or obese, it does not help to

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DOCTOR’S VISIT evaluate the location of the excess fat and related health risk,” adds Dr Arsenault.

What can you do?

Medical education and public awareness around cardiometabolic risk will lead to the development of further research, risk assessment tools and patient management

strategies which would hopefully start to reverse the growing trends around CVD and Type 2 diabetes largely resulting from our sedentary lifestyle, low nutritional quality and drinking habits.

“The burden of diabetes is expected to surge over the next decades, as the Middle East will face the greatest relative

FIVE STEPS TO A LOWERSUGAR LIFESTYLE

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Avoid drinks with lots of added sugars. You are better off if the fructose in your diet comes from natural sources like fruit.

Look beyond sugar-sweetened beverages. Much of the hidden sugars hide out under your own roof, in unassuming places like ketchup, frozen dinners, beef jerky and bread.

Do not exceed the recommended sugar levels, which are five teaspoons for women (20 grams), nine teaspoons for men (36 grams) and three teaspoons (12 grams) for children.

Know sugar’s many names. Check labels; ingredients that end in “–ose” are sugar, and so is anything with “sugar” or “syrup” after the name.

The goal is not to completely deprive yourself of added sugars, just to get your cravings under control so you can develop a healthy (weight-curbing) relationship with the sweet treat/beverage.

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increase in the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes worldwide, with 60 million diabetics in 2030.

The high prevalence of diabetes contributes to mortality due to complications, including eye disease (retinopathy), kidney failure and vascular diseases such as stroke and neuropathy,” says ICCR Executive Director JeanClaude Coubard.

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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

IVF

yy Dr El Samawal El Hakim IVF Consultant, HealthPlus Fertility Center, Abu Dhabi

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MOTHER

❝❝The reasons behind infertility can involve one or both partners and include tubal blockage, low sperm count or motility, ovulation disorders and endometriosis.

In some cases, it may remain unexplained.”

yyWhat is the percentage of patients suffering from fertility problems in the UAE and what is usually the cause of such problems?

Similar to international statistics, infertility problems are diagnosed in one in six couples as per World Health Organization (WHO) figures. The reasons behind infertility can involve one or both partners and include tubal blockage, low sperm count or motility, ovulation disorders and endometriosis. In some cases, it may remain unexplained. yyIs IVF legal in the UAE? Who regulates it?

yyIn simple terms, what is IVF? In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a well-known method of assisted conception. The process involves hormonal stimulation and the monitoring of ovulation; eggs are collected with a simple needle-guided procedure and fertilised at the laboratory with a sperm sample collected from the husband. Once the embryos are ready, one or two of them will be transferred to the uterus. yyWhat are the different reproductive surgeries and infertility treatments?

Currently, the available reproductive technologies include In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI). The differences in simple words are: In IVF, sperms are mixed with the eggs to allow them to fertilise the eggs, while in ICSI the embryologist will

select the best sperm and inject it directly into the egg – under the microscope. An IUI treatment involves the perpetration of the sperm sample and inseminating it in the uterus at the time of ovulation for the fertilisation to occur inside the body.

Some patients may benefit from reproductive surgeries such as hysteroscopic surgery for intrauterine pathology (polyp, fibroid or septum) and laparoscopic surgery for pelvic diseases such as endometriosis or ovarian cysts. yyWhat is PGD? How important is it?

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) testing is a procedure used prior to embryo implantation to help identify genetic defects within embryos fertilised through in vitro fertilisation to prevent certain diseases or disorders from being passed on to the child.

IVF is legal in the UAE and strictly regulated by the Ministry of Health, Abu Dhabi Health Authority and Dubai Health Authority. In the UAE, there are clear policies and procedures governing the practice of IVF and gamete storage; these regulations are also in line with almost all the known Islamic authorities. yyHow successful is IVF? The success rate of IVF depends on the age of the female partner and cause of infertility; generally, with those below the age of 35, the success rate is around 45%, but this varies between centres.

We have successfully achieved these rates and higher at the HealthPlus Fertility Center over the past five years, starting with 600 treatment cycles during 2011 and expecting to perform over 2000 treatment cycles this year. yyWhat are the risks and side effects?

Generally, IVF is a safe procedure.

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Another risk is Ovarian Hyper Stimulation (OHSS) which is rare, the percentage is only around 2%. yyWho benefits from egg and sperm freezing? When should a person consider it?

Egg and sperm freezing is available and permitted in the UAE; it is very useful for those who are delaying their pregnancy for career or educational reasons. It is also very useful prior to chemotherapy or cancer treatments. yyPlease brief us on a successful, complex case that underwent IVF in HealthPlus.

Recently, one of our patients achieved a pregnancy after nine failed IVF cycles. The couple were diagnosed with poor ovarian reserve, severe male factor and recurrent implantation failure.

The couple underwent detailed assessment and treatment prior to IVF including screening for natural killer cells, autoimmune antibodies and genetic testing.

The husband’s treatment started prior to IVF to improve the outcome.

As she was usually producing only one or two eggs, we adopted the new approach of egg accumulation where we collected the eggs consecutively and froze them until we achieved a number of eight eggs, then fertilization and embryo transfer was conducted. She also received immune modulation treatment from the time of transfer until the end of the first trimester of her ongoing pregnancy.

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IVF HELPS FAMILY DELIVER BONE MARROW DONOR BABY FOR SISTER

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Abu Dhabi-based group of physicians successfully treated an Emirati family applying an advanced IVF treatment. The family, who could not have children due to some medical issues, conceived a baby who was HLA-matched to his sister – a Thalassemia patient requiring frequent blood transfusions.

She is currently under treatment using stem cells and bone marrow from her younger brother.

“This advanced treatment unlocks new doors to the treatment of many genetic diseases. We now have technologies for conducting accurate tests on embryos during the early days of prenatal development and before placing them back to the mother’s uterus, which makes choosing healthy embryos possible, and thus reducing chances of genetic disorders. It also helps with identifying the embryos which are HLA-matched to their siblings in order to treat them for different diseases using stem cells.” Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa Al Hammadi, CEO & Managing Director, United Eastern Medical Services (mother company of the HealthPlus network of specialty centres).

Dr Walid Sayed, the consultant and medical director at HealthPlus Fertility Center who successfully performed the treatment along with his team, explains that the couple had come to the centre to seek help with their infertility problem.

After performing the required tests and assessing the situation, physicians decided to perform an IVF procedure, taking into consideration that they had a daughter who suffered from Thalassemia as they had gotten married years before pre-marriage testing was mandatory.

He highlights: “The doctors agreed with the couple on helping them conceive a baby using the IVF technique, in addition to having a healthy baby who did not suffer from Thalassemia and was HLA-matched to his diseased sister so that stem cells would be taken from the placenta of the newborn and used to cure her. This treatment approach and technology is considered globally advanced and was proven to be successful.”

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Doctors from Around the World

ANGEL W. HERNANDEZ, MD Medical Director, Neurology & Co-Director, Cook Children’s, Texas, USA yyWhat was the highlight of your career?

The highlight of my career has been finding the time to travel to other countries in Central and South America to teach neurologists, child neurologists and neurosurgeons about the management of epilepsy and offer patients in those countries a better quality of life. I have been able to help several countries start their epilepsy and epilepsy surgery programs. yyWhat is your favourite part of the job?

My favourite part is being able to offer families the hope that their child, who is suffering from debilitating epilepsy, could potentially be seizure-free or cured. Many patients who come to see me had been suffering from uncontrolled seizures for many years.

Our team of epileptologists, epilepsy neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists,

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nurses and electroencephalogram (EEG) technicians work very hard to evaluate these children and find ways to improve their quality of life, and more importantly, find a way where they can live seizure-free. yy3) What was the most emotional on-the-job situation you’ve ever encountered?

The most emotional part of my job is when we lose the battle and children pass away from their uncontrolled epilepsy. Children and adults are at risk of sudden, unexpected death; people do not often realise how serious epilepsy can be.

yy4) How would you describe a typical work day?

My work day starts with the review of upcoming patient appointments and making sure that I have all the information at the time of visit so I can make informed recommendations to families and patients.

In the clinic, I see patients all day, from the well-controlled epilepsy to children suffering from uncontrollable seizures. A couple of weeks a month my day starts in our epilepsy monitoring unit where I read long-term EEGs and see the more complex epilepsy cases.

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ONE OF THE MOST DIAGNOSED Health Problems IN DUBAI? VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY TOPS THE LIST yy By: Dr Osman El Labban Consultant, Family Medicine, Al Zahra Hospital

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MOTHER

R I C H FOOD D N I M S IV TA

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ow important do you think vitamin D is? Well, vitamin D deficiency is among some of the most diagnosed health problems in Dubai. Studies are attributing the drop in vitamin D levels to the lack of exposure to the sun, especially since sun rays are the source of 80 to 90% of the body’s needs.

For the last twenty years, medical research departments worldwide have grown fully convinced that the danger of vitamin D deficiency lied in its general effects on health as well as its possible role in causing diseases including breast, colon and prostate cancer, with incidence rates rising by 30 to 50%, in addition to other diseases like the osteoporosis, diabetes and blood pressure among others. The deficiency can also cause psychiatric problems, especially depression and schizophrenia.

On the other hand, normal vitamin D levels help in forming blood cells and raising body’s immunity levels.

The vitamin also plays an important role in reducing the risk of cancer, in and plays a vital role in maintaining insulin levels in the body. Doctors see vitamin D as a regulator of the immune system, with a crucial role in the treatment of rheumatic bone and muscle disorders.

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doctors describe vitamin D deficiency as the silent visitor as it slowly sneaks up on the patient without their knowledge.”

Some doctors describe vitamin D deficiency as the silent visitor as it slowly sneaks up on the patient without their knowledge and they suddenly find themselves facing serious symptoms which negatively affect their health.

At the first glance, it may come as

a surprise for a sunny city like Dubai, but diagnosis levels were extremely high.

We are conducting a campaign which focuses the need for sun exposure without sunscreen which prevents the skin from forming vitamin D; this is considered to be one of the most common mistakes patients make.

Vitamin D deficiency is a global problem, with diagnosis rates in the US and Europe reaching up to 65% among healthy adults. However, the percentage has been increasing in the Middle East, and raising many concerns, as 73% of adults suffer from a deficiency of less than 15 ng/m – which is extremely low.

Join us in ensuring our families are getting the necessary levels of this vitamin!

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VITAMIN? D-BUNKING the Myths Sunscreen has no effect on vitamin D levels.

Even weak sunscreens – such as SPF 8 – can block vitamin D by up to 95%.

If I am tanned, I require less time in the sun to get enough vitamin D.

If your skin is darker, you would require more time in the sun to get vitamin D because the darker skin pigment blocks the effects of the sun.

We can easily get our target vitamin D levels through nutrition.

A person would have to drink ten tall glasses of vitamin D-fortified milk each day just to get the minimum levels of vitamin D into their diet.

Vitamin D is just that, a vitamin.

Vitamin D is better classified as a hormone, so crucial that it actually regulates the activity of over 200 genes, which is many fold more than any other vitamin.

It has nothing to do with breast cancer.

Vitamin D could cut your risk of breast cancer in half.

A pregnant woman does not need vitamin D as much as she needs other nutrients.

Recent studies suggest that pregnant women with low vitamin D levels are two times as likely to have children with language difficulties. Furthermore, one study noted that autistic children had lower vitamin D levels, but more studies have to be conducted to confirm this fact.

Feeling down has nothing to do with more vitamin D and sun exposure.

Serotonin, the brain hormone associated with mood elevation, rises with exposure to bright light. Scientists have evaluated the effects of vitamin D on the mental health of 80 elderly patients and found those with the lowest levels of vitamin D were 11 times more prone to be depressed than those who received healthy doses.

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Breastfeeding

BENEFITS, MISCONCEPTIONS AND ADVICE

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MOTHER & BABY yyHow does breastfeeding benefit the mother?

We frequently receive requests for medical advice on breastfeeding, as infants make up our largest patient group.

Breastfeeding has significant benefits to both mother and child, and statistics show that the longer babies are breastfed, the greater the health effects for both mum and baby. So, we generally recommend to mothers who are able to breastfeed their babies to keep it up for 12 months, if possible.

The first few months after birth are a wonderful period where the child’s rapid pace of growth and development continues outside the womb. Nursing the child promotes emotional health and increases the bonding between the mother and her newborn thanks to the hormone oxytocin, which is released during breastfeeding.

Studies have shown that breastfeeding also lowers the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, as well as osteoporosis.

yy By: Dr Sameera Al Obeidli Medical Director, Abu Dhabi Telemedicine Centre

It is also financially beneficial as breastfeeding mothers save around AED 4,380 per year on average compared to those who use formula. yyHow does breastfeeding benefit the baby?

Breastfeeding protects babies from common illnesses such as stomach viruses, lower respiratory illnesses and ear infections. Meningitis occurs less in breastfed babies and they are less likely to suffer from fevers after immunizations.

In addition to reducing the risk of childhood obesity, breastfeeding protects babies from developing allergies. Immune factors, such as Secretory Immunoglobulin (IgA) which is found in breast milk, help prevent allergic reactions to food.

Research conducted on more than 17,000 infants from birth to six years has shown higher IQ scores in babies which were exclusively breastfed and for prolonged periods of time. yyWhat are some common misconceptions about breastfeeding?

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If babies feed a lot or seem hungry often, that means they are not getting enough milk.

Because breast milk is much easier to digest, breastfed babies generally get hungrier sooner than formula-fed ones.

Timing of feeds should be every two hours for breastfed infants.

Never wake a sleeping baby up to breastfeed. Babies will rouse when it is time to feed, but you must make sure that they are fed every two hours in the first two months of life, even if they are asleep.

There is no milk in the first few days. During the first few days after delivery, small amounts of concentrated milk called “colostrum” are excreted by the breasts. Colostrum is very important for the baby as it contains essential nutrients, antibodies and immunoglobulins. Once the baby masters suckling, more

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milk will come in its usual form.

It is okay for breastfeeding to hurt. When breastfeeding hurts, that means it is being done wrong, and both baby and mum will suffer. Mums will experience injuries and ulcers around the nipple and babies will not latch well to suckle enough milk.

yyWhat nutritional advice would you offer breastfeeding mums?

New mums usually like to start a diet right away to lose those pregnancy pounds.

However, limiting calorie intake or following a strict diet while breastfeeding is not recommended. We advise new mothers to make healthier choices, and they will need an additional 200 calories per day in comparison to pregnancy in order to cover their new nutritional needs.

Nutrients in breast milk stay the same regardless of what you eat. However, the body will start using the mum’s stores of nutrients and vitamins if they are not made readily available in her diet. yyA model postpartum diet should contain the following:

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Protein: Two to three servings per day. Good sources of protein include meat, poultry, eggs, cheese, milk, yoghurt and cottage cheese.

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Seafood is also a good source of protein, but mothers should avoid shark, swordfish and king mackerel due to their high mercury content.

Calcium: 1,300 milligrams/day.

One cup of milk or yoghurt has 300 mg of calcium. Good sources of calcium include milk, yoghurt and hard cheeses.

Iron: 9 mg/day. Good sources of iron include meat, poultry, seafood and egg yolks.

Vitamin C is found in broccoli, cantaloupe, potato, tomato and bell pepper.

Vitamins and minerals: Despite a well-balanced diet, a daily multivitamin is highly recommended for the first six months at least.

Smoking and alcohol consumption

should be avoided. Caffeinated foods and beverages should be limited. We also recommend avoiding spicy and citrus foods, which can upset the baby’s sensitive stomach.

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IN THE KITCHEN

Dairy Treats

YOGURT BERRY CUPS

• Course: Breakfast • Serves: 1 person • Preparation Time: 10 minutes INGREDIENTS

• 100 gr. Greek yogurt • 7 fresh strawberries • 37 gr. blueberries • 20 gr. ground walnuts METHOD

• Whisk Splenda yogurt.

• Spoon 1 tablespoon of the yogurt mixture into a bowl.

• Layer each portion with strawberries, 1 tablespoon yogurt mixture, blueberries, 1 tablespoon yogurt mixture and the remaining strawberries.

• Finish with remaining 1 tablespoon of yogurt mixture and 1 tablespoon of chopped nuts.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING • Net Carbs: 14.5 gr.

By: Linda O'Byrne • Protein: 9.4 gr.

New Atkins Lifestyle Nutritionist • Fat: 19.5 gr.

CUCUMBER RAITA • Course: Snack • Serves: 8 people • Preparation Time: 15 minutes INGREDIENTS

• 1 cucumber without skin • 240 gr. whole milk yogurt • 2 tsp. ground coriander • 0.50 tsp. salt • 0.25 tsp. curry powder • 2 tbsp. fresh peppermint • 1 red bell pepper PREPARATION

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mint, coriander, salt and curry powder in a medium bowl.

• Cover mixture and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavours to blend.

• Chop a red pepper and use to dip into the raita.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING • Net Carbs: 2.1 gr.

• Protein: 1.4 gr.

• Fat: 1.3 gr.

The natural choice

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IN THE KITCHEN

Dairy Treats

BEETROOT NAPOLEON WITH HONEY-DRIZZLED GOAT CHEESE

Recipes created for the Beat Diabetes initiative.

For more healthy dishes: beatdiabetes.me

By: Nadia Parekh, Mélange Dubai • Course: Breakfast • Serves: 1 person • Preparation Time: 10 minutes

METHOD

• Whisk Splenda yogurt.

• Spoon 1 tablespoon of the yogurt

• Finish with remaining 1 tablespoon of yogurt mixture and 1 tablespoon of chopped nuts.

mixture into a bowl.

INGREDIENTS • 100 gr. Greek yogurt • 7 fresh strawberries • 37 gr. blueberries • 20 gr. ground walnuts

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• Layer each portion with strawberries, NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER 1 tablespoon yogurt mixture, blueberries, 1 tablespoon yogurt mixture and the remaining strawberries.

SERVING

• Net Carbs: 14.5 gr.

• Protein: 9.4 gr.

• Fat: 19.5 gr.

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TWO CUPS OF Milk 10 TIPS FROM SARAH KANAAN

Child Nutrition Expert, Nestlé Middle East

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CHILD NUTRITION

The benefits of milk are many, ranging from the tiniest tooth until the biggest bone.

Known for its high levels of calcium and contribution to keeping bones and teeth healthy, milk is essential for children to include in their daily diets as it provides them with the needed energy as well as essential vitamins and minerals for healthy growth and development.

As children grow, they naturally drink less milk, either because they feel more grown up and independent or start to substitute it with other less nutritious beverages.

Here are a few tips to get your kids to ask for more milk!

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THE YUM! FACTOR 1. Involve your children in the preparation of their milk: When your child chooses and helps out in preparing their milk, they are most likely to enjoy having it. Make sure you use clean utensils when doing so.

2. Dip in the biscuit: Serve some cold milk with your child’s favourite whole grain cereals or biscuits; show them how to dip them in and enjoy them even more with milk.

3. Make it a family choice: Try to have milk as the drink of choice at family meals. Milk, whole grain cereals and fruits for a family breakfast are a great way to do so.

4. Prepare a milk pudding: Puddings are very tasty and usually very popular with kids. They are easy to make and your child can help prepare them. For example:

Mouhallabieh

CHILD NUTRITION of energy and guess what?

A cup of milk!

in popsicle molds overnight to make tasty, fun snacks. Here, you can also change the fruit to make different flavours or add cocoa powder to make chocolate popsicles.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie: Blend a cup of milk with a banana and handful of strawberries.

Your child will love this yummy drink.

Improvise: sometimes you need to play it smart and make milk appealing to your kids.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

8. Buy nice cups and straws: A change in appearance can really get kids excited about the simplest things.

9. Put a star on the calendar for every cup of milk: This will encourage your child to compete with their siblings and, as a result, rapidly increase milk intake in the household.

*You can change the fruit according to your child’s taste.

6. Add a delicious flavour to your child’s milk: This is a yummy alternative that kids never pass on.

Adding a flavour like cocoa powder can effectively help your child enjoy their milk more.

10. Be the role model: Studies show that when parents follow a healthy lifestyle so do their children. Drink your milk; your child will be encouraged to do the same.

Did you know? Studies have shown that children who drink flavoured milk, in comparison to those who do not drink milk at all, get better nutrient intake in terms of essential vitamins and minerals and have ultimately healthier body weights.

‘Mouhallabieh’: Boil milk with corn flour, a little bit of sugar and some blossom water until thick. Pour in serving cups and chill for a nutritious snack. It could also be served warm with some ‘kaak’ or bread sticks as a bedtime snack.

5. Make milk fruit smoothies: These taste great and are an excellent, healthy choice. Full of vitamins and minerals, they give your child a boost

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Children who usually don’t drink milk substitute it for sugary drinks and sodas, which are low in nutrients and very high in calories.

7. Fruit popsicles: Who said that enjoying a healthy snack cannot be both fun and tasty?

Raspberry Popsicles: Blend milk and raspberries and freeze

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IN THE KITCHEN

How many times have we thought “I will just keep it in the fridge” and ended up regretting our choice? The fridge is often our saviour when it comes to keeping food items and beverages fit for consumption, especially in Dubai’s scorching heat, but maintaining freshness and quality inside the fridge can be a difficult task.

Here are some tips and tricks to ensure you can store items for as long as you possibly can: • Wrap leafy vegetables in newspapers to maintain their crispness.

• Use a cloth to rub white vinegar onto your cold cuts (and other salt-cured meat) to prevent dryness and unpleasant smells.

• Store milk and other perishable items in the middle section of the fridge.

• Keep your berries fresh by washing them with one part vinegar to ten parts water.

• Separate onions from potatoes; onions make potatoes sprout.

• Keep cucumber and tomato on your kitchen counter, they fare better without refrigeration.

• Wrap your cheese in absorbent material such as parchment paper so it maintains freshness.

• An opened bottle of maple syrup should be kept in the freezer – high sugar content will prevent the syrup from solidifying.

• Store ginger in the freezer to make it easier to grate.

• Use kitchen thermometers to ensure perishable items are stored at proper temperatures to avoid bacterial growth.

• Measure and maintain the right pH balance to keep the fridge healthy and food fresher. pH meters are available in leading supermarkets.

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Is There Such a Thing as…

THE PERFECT Grocery LIST? ACCORDING TO BANIN SHAHINE, NUTRITION FITNESS MANAGER AT FITNESS FIRST MIDDLE EAST, THERE CERTAINLY IS! HERE IS A LINE-UP OF THE TEN SUPERFOODS THAT SHOULD APPEAR ON EVERY GROCERY LIST:

YOGURT

High in protein and lactose-free, it is a must-have in your grocery checklist, especially for people who are lactose intolerant or have colon problems. Yogurt is high in calcium, B2, and B12 vitamins, potassium and magnesium. Known to be a natural probiotic, it is of immense importance for your gut bacteria.

GREENS Green leafy vegetables are loaded with benefits for the body. Spinach, kale and arugula are high in folic acid, vitamin C, potassium and magnesium. They contain high levels of protein in comparison to other plants.

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ALMONDS

High in protein and lactose-free, it is a musthave in your grocery checklist, especially for people who are lactose intolerant or have colon problems. Yogurt is high in calcium, B2, and B12 vitamins, potassium and magnesium. Known to be a natural probiotic, it is of immense importance for your gut bacteria.

SHOPPING LIST

FISH

One of the healthiest foods on earth, fish are loaded with many nutrients such as protein and vitamin D and are the best source of omega-3 which has amazing benefits for your brain, hair, skin, joints and heart.

AVOCADO

APPLES

Count on it as a source of good fats which help decrease the Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol and increase the High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL). In addition to this, it is high in fibre, potassium, vitamin E and C and folate.

High in antioxidants and dietary fibre, apples have been proven to help decrease the risk of developing cancer, hypertension, diabetes and heart disease. It is a great snack to have during the day.

EGGS Eggs are a very good source of high quality protein and are high in vitamins B2, D, B6, B12, selenium and minerals such as zinc, iron and copper.

BROWN RICE QUINOA Eggs are a very good source of high quality protein and are high in vitamins B2, D, B6, B12, selenium and minerals such as zinc, iron and copper.

Quinoa is among the few plant foods that have all the amino acids, are gluten-free and also high in fibre, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous, vitamin E and antioxidants.

FLAX SEEDS Also called linseeds, these are among the superfoods that provide you with great nutritional value with a very low amount of calories. They are high in fibre, manganese, vitamin B1 and omega-3 and also add a great crunch and health benefits to your salads.

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NO MORE Baby-Changing MADNESS MaD BaG, which stands for Mums and Dads, Babies and Grandparents, features: • Two thermal pockets, each pocket holding up to two milk bottles or two jars of baby food, a bowl and utensils • Two hard pocket units with slotted lids for easy access, perfect for the obligatory nappy rash creams or pacifiers • One purpose-built fitted nappy and wet wipe compartment • Centrally-located changing mat

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This massive breakfast is at AED 79 per person.

For late risers, dive into the three-course “Big Summer Menu” for AED 120 per person. Served from 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight, the menu offers a choice between a mezze platter or lentil soup for starters, steak served with rosemary baby potatoes, lamb chops with moutabel and fattoush, or mushroom and seafood risotto for mains, and a blueberry cheese kunefe or a strawberry millefeuille for dessert.

Big Chefs at THE BEACH opposite JBR is open seven days a week, 8:00 am to 12:00 midnight, while Big Chefs Studio at BOXPARK, Al Wasl Road is open seven days a week, 9:00 am to 12:00 midnight.

TRY SOME Mediterranean TREASURES Enjoy a three-course Mediterranean feast featuring popular favourites from a classic, car-inspired café located in BOXPARK. At Le Trésor – Classic Car Café, choose between halloumi vegetable kebabs or crispy calamari for starters, roast harissa chicken with pommes frites, traditional Sicilian pasta, or a unique black quinoa and prawn salad for mains, rounded off with a choice of sticky date pudding or cheese kunafa.

The menu is available daily at AED 119 per person.

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The RelaxBag is the most comfortable, easily-inflatable sleeping bag one can possibly imagine! It can be folded up to fit into a small bag or purse, is easily inflatable and even comes with safety catch to protect the delicate hands of children.

MAKE SOME GELATO AT Dri Dri

Satisfy your cravings with Dri Dri’s array of flavours such as date, toffee, stracciatella with white chocolate, tiramisu, cheesecake, peanut butter and chocolate cookies. Those looking for a fruity twist can pick the Italian gelateria’s cherry or wild strawberry, or simply add a touch of zing with the orange sorbet.

In addition, Dri Dri at THE BEACH, opposite JBR, offers young children the chance to make authentic Italian gelato. Led by a Dri Dri representative, the two-hour tailor-made workshops will give kids the chance to learn more about one of Italy’s most famous frozen desserts while acquiring a new skill.

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GO ON A Kid-Oriented CRUISE

Brimming with first-at-sea activities, children of all ages are treated to a veritable wonderland of entertainment on the Adventure Ocean®, which engages kids with fun curriculums such as scavenger hunts, sports tournaments and hands-on science.

Even the littlest of little ones are taken care of, with babies and tots aged six to 36 months cared for by trained professionals in the colourful Royal Babies & Tots Nursery, learning new skills in playgroup sessions, and parents of newborns are ensured all conveniences are on hand with Babies 2 Go, a service to pre-order diapers, organic baby food and more directly to their staterooms.

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FAMILY TIME

MAKE THE MOST OUT OF

Dubai Summer Surprises

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is still ongoing, and we bet you have not experienced it all yet! Take a look at some family fun you could be missing out on: Alvin & The Chipmunks Live on Stage August 2 (Mall of the Emirates), August 4-10 (City Centre Deira) The world-renowned animated music group Alvin & The Chipmunks will take to the stage with a live theatrical musical. Be a part of the exciting workshop or meet & greet the playful characters for unlimited laughs and giggles.

Mercato Circus Fiesta Until August 20, Mercato Mall Enjoy a series of fun and family-oriented events at Mercato this DSS including the Beijing Chinese Circus, Circo Latino, kids’ circus workshop and roaming acts.

Misfortune Circus August 11-20, Ibn Battuta Mall A bunch of hilarious misfits have banded together to create a unique circus filled with laughs. Each show will be of 20 minutes’ duration and feature four different acts each with a small introduction from the ring master.

BRICKS at BOXPARK Until August 20, BOXPARK For the second year in a row, the inspired LEGO décor at BOXPARK will offer little ones a themed workshop and a chance to buy tickets to the much-awaited LEGOLAND!

The Jungle Book Until August 20, CITY WALK Go deep into the heart of the jungle where you will never know what is around the corner or high up in a tree!v

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JUST FOR FUN

CALENDAR

AUGUST 7 - SEPTEMBER 1 SWIMMING LESSONS AT THE H DUBAI Camp 3 : August 7 – 18 Camp 4 : August 21 – September 1 Members: AED 1,000 Non-Members: AED 1,200 +971 4 501 8260

UNTIL AUGUST 20 WORLD OF LEGO® AT BOXPARK

UNTIL AUGUST 25 SUMMER CAMP AT JA JEBEL ALI GOLF RESORT

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External Guests AED 200 daily rate AED 900 weekly rate

10% discount for all members +971 4 814 5675

AUGUST 8 CELEBRATE WITH CHILDREN’S CITY ON TWINS’ DAY From 4:30 to 7 pm at Children’s City

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AT THIS SUMMER CAMP, YOU GET MORE THAN A T-SHIRT.

YOU GET LEADERSHIP SKILLS, DETERMINATION, RESILIENCE, WORLD-CLASS COACHES, FRIENDS FOR LIFE AND A HUGE SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT, EVERY SINGLE DAY. Kasper Wennerby, FitRepublik Ambassador

Sign up for the summer of a lifetime at FitRepublik’s Summer Sports Camp, for kids aged 5-13.

From July 3rd to August 25th, enjoy a huge range of activities, plenty of discounts, and, of course, the t-shirts. You can book day or week camps. Register now to take advantage of discounts for families and multiple week bookings. Just call 045561800 or drop by and ask for more details.

SERIOUS FITNESS FUN FOR AGES 5-13