The more things change, the more they remain the same was my foremost thought when it came to the question and answer session of the panel discussion very ably moderated by Ms Natasha Badhwar (media professional, blogger and entrepreneur), a mother of three young daughters.
My thoughts immediately went back to about 30 years ago when both my husband and I used to get panicky when our firstborn precious daughter wouldn’t eat properly. Really wish something like HorliksGrowth+ had been available those days and there had been forums like this CatchUpOnGrowth Indiblogger Meet, which, besides being fun and happening, threw light on many aspects of a child’s proper nutrition and growth parameters. Avid bloggers from Delhi (and even some from faraway places like Chennai like the lovely young Maithali) attended with great involvement and zest, charging the whole event with palpable energy.
This long-awaited meet was organized on the 15th of May in the luxurious environs of the Lalit, Delhi. Registrations were followed by a lavish lunch after which we all settled down comfortably in the well laid- out conference hall which was abuzz with the bonhomie of bloggers thrilled to meet each other, picking up threads from the last meet. As quite correctly brought out by Ms Badhwar, it was as if the internet had really come alive –seeing in person those whom you knew only through
their blogs - a pretty surreal feeling!
The session began with an enthusiastic and energetic introduction round conducted by Anoop with his usual panache. It was fascinating to see the myriad fields this congregation of bloggers came from - fashion to travel to lifestyle to food-you name it, and there was a blogger blogging about it! There were doctor bloggers who looked more of fashionistas than doctors. The majority of the crowd was young and hep but there were a few senior citizens whose presence, though heartening, emphasized the generation gap. There was a very poignant moment when a senior blogger mentioned that in earlier days, food was worshiped. He met with the retort that food may have been in short supply and was therefore worshiped! He tried his best to explain that it was not due to poverty but due to the earlier values of considering food sacrosanct that it was worshiped!
The panel consisted of Dr. Rajeev Chhabra, HOD pediatrics at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, Ms Satinder Kaur Walia (who is working with individuals with disabilities both in India and as well as in the USA), and Dr. Jyoti Batra,Head Dietician at Batra Hospital Delhi. Pertinent queries were raised by bloggers on issues concerning inculcating healthy eating habits in children, the importance of healthy nutritious meals and weaning children away from junk food by being their role models. The importance of creative ideas to make nutritious food interesting for children was emphasized.
Values have changed, times have changed. What has not changed is the concern every parent has about proper nutrition for children so as to ensure their proper growth. No parent wants a child to lag behind in growth and suffer the consequent lack of confidence. This #CatchUpOnGrowth Indiblogger Meet was an eye-opener, busting many prevailing myths about growth in children. Every child’s bogey monster of a glass of milk was permanently laid to rest. Exclusively launching, Horlicks Growth + through digital media, the team from GSK consisting of Mr Armaan Khan, Marketing Lead for Horlicks for the subcontinent and Dr. Aditya Kaushik , heading Medical Affairs for the Indian Subcontinent at GSK consumer healthcare revealed that GSK Consumer Healthcare has extended Horlicks, India's leading Health Food Drink (HFD), into the advanced nutrition category with the launch of Horlicks Growth +
Targetting 3-9 year old children who are shorter or leaner for their age, the deliciously chocolate/vanilla flavoured Horlicks Growth + contains high quality whey protein, growth amino acids as well as minerals from natural sources. It is also gluten-free, an added benefit for gluten intolerant kids. It also contains Arginine, Glutamic acid,Leucine and Lycine 16 besides Calcium Iron and Zinc. It also provides immunonutrients like Vitamins A, C and D,which are all known to support a healthy immune function.
Having it is akin to slurping melted ice-cream which no child would want to refuse. The best part is that the physical results can be seen in your child within 6 months!
The panel discussion and the question and answer session were followed by a small tea break after which we all came back to the conference hall for a round of fun and games, video making by the different teams and lots of hampers and gifts for the lucky ones. The meet concluded with everyone carrying home warm memories of the fun and laughter and the knowledge gained, looking forward to the next such Indiblogger Meet!
My thoughts immediately went back to about 30 years ago when both my husband and I used to get panicky when our firstborn precious daughter wouldn’t eat properly. Really wish something like HorliksGrowth+ had been available those days and there had been forums like this CatchUpOnGrowth Indiblogger Meet, which, besides being fun and happening, threw light on many aspects of a child’s proper nutrition and growth parameters. Avid bloggers from Delhi (and even some from faraway places like Chennai like the lovely young Maithali) attended with great involvement and zest, charging the whole event with palpable energy.
This long-awaited meet was organized on the 15th of May in the luxurious environs of the Lalit, Delhi. Registrations were followed by a lavish lunch after which we all settled down comfortably in the well laid- out conference hall which was abuzz with the bonhomie of bloggers thrilled to meet each other, picking up threads from the last meet. As quite correctly brought out by Ms Badhwar, it was as if the internet had really come alive –seeing in person those whom you knew only through
their blogs - a pretty surreal feeling!
The session began with an enthusiastic and energetic introduction round conducted by Anoop with his usual panache. It was fascinating to see the myriad fields this congregation of bloggers came from - fashion to travel to lifestyle to food-you name it, and there was a blogger blogging about it! There were doctor bloggers who looked more of fashionistas than doctors. The majority of the crowd was young and hep but there were a few senior citizens whose presence, though heartening, emphasized the generation gap. There was a very poignant moment when a senior blogger mentioned that in earlier days, food was worshiped. He met with the retort that food may have been in short supply and was therefore worshiped! He tried his best to explain that it was not due to poverty but due to the earlier values of considering food sacrosanct that it was worshiped!
The panel consisted of Dr. Rajeev Chhabra, HOD pediatrics at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, Ms Satinder Kaur Walia (who is working with individuals with disabilities both in India and as well as in the USA), and Dr. Jyoti Batra,Head Dietician at Batra Hospital Delhi. Pertinent queries were raised by bloggers on issues concerning inculcating healthy eating habits in children, the importance of healthy nutritious meals and weaning children away from junk food by being their role models. The importance of creative ideas to make nutritious food interesting for children was emphasized.
Values have changed, times have changed. What has not changed is the concern every parent has about proper nutrition for children so as to ensure their proper growth. No parent wants a child to lag behind in growth and suffer the consequent lack of confidence. This #CatchUpOnGrowth Indiblogger Meet was an eye-opener, busting many prevailing myths about growth in children. Every child’s bogey monster of a glass of milk was permanently laid to rest. Exclusively launching, Horlicks Growth + through digital media, the team from GSK consisting of Mr Armaan Khan, Marketing Lead for Horlicks for the subcontinent and Dr. Aditya Kaushik , heading Medical Affairs for the Indian Subcontinent at GSK consumer healthcare revealed that GSK Consumer Healthcare has extended Horlicks, India's leading Health Food Drink (HFD), into the advanced nutrition category with the launch of Horlicks Growth +
Targetting 3-9 year old children who are shorter or leaner for their age, the deliciously chocolate/vanilla flavoured Horlicks Growth + contains high quality whey protein, growth amino acids as well as minerals from natural sources. It is also gluten-free, an added benefit for gluten intolerant kids. It also contains Arginine, Glutamic acid,Leucine and Lycine 16 besides Calcium Iron and Zinc. It also provides immunonutrients like Vitamins A, C and D,which are all known to support a healthy immune function.
Having it is akin to slurping melted ice-cream which no child would want to refuse. The best part is that the physical results can be seen in your child within 6 months!
The panel discussion and the question and answer session were followed by a small tea break after which we all came back to the conference hall for a round of fun and games, video making by the different teams and lots of hampers and gifts for the lucky ones. The meet concluded with everyone carrying home warm memories of the fun and laughter and the knowledge gained, looking forward to the next such Indiblogger Meet!
