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The Pediatrician Kitchen

Dr. M empowers parents and kids to blend the joy of cooking with the science of medicine to create a recipe for good health. Let her be your expert guide to making mealtime more mindful with tips, recipes, activities and more!

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Easy One-Pot Masala Pulao: Pediatrician Mom’s Diwali Dinner Hack

Doctor Mom Dinners: A One-Pot Reset with a Diwali Twist

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Welcome to The Pediatrician Kitchen at Ahimsa Evenings are when I feel it most: the 6 p.m. crash. As a pediatrician, I know dinner is one of the most important meals of the day. As...
How Switching To Stainless Steel Saves Families Money

Cost Per Use Shows Why Stainless Steel Saves Families Money

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

We’ve all got something we’ve used so many times it’s paid for itself a hundred times over. Maybe it’s your go-to pair of jeans, your trusty coffee mug, or that reusable water bottle that’s been...
Avocado Toast Bar: A Pediatrician Mom’s Breakfast Hack

Doctor Mom Breakfast Hack: The Avocado Toast Bar Hack for Calmer, Healthier School Days

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Welcome to The Pediatrician Kitchen at Ahimsa Let me be real: following recipes every morning is overwhelming. Even when I make something beautiful, at least one of my kids turns up their nose. So I...
Pediatrician’s Choice: Safe Steel Dishware for Kids

From Pediatrician to Founder: Why I Created the Gold Standard in Steel Dishware for Kids

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

I was a pediatrician and a mom of three, just going about life — grocery runs, daycare pickup, reheating leftovers. I bought the plates with the cartoon characters, the little suction cup bowls with trucks,...
Halloween flatlay with Ahimsa stainless steel dishes - No-Bake Monster Bites for a Healthy Halloween

Chocolate Superfood Monster Bites: A Healthy and Fun Halloween Snack for Kids

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Halloween is a time for spooky fun and sweet treats, but as a pediatrician and a mom, I’m always looking for ways to balance indulgence with nutrition. With all the candy floating around, it’s easy...
Creative Uses for Cafeteria Trays | Child Holding Lunch Tray

10 Creative Uses for Stainless Steel Cafeteria Trays

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Stainless Steel Cafeteria Trays Cafeteria trays – those familiar, rectangular companions of lunchtime routines. But did you know they can hold a wealth of possibilities beyond simply carrying food? With a little imagination, a school...
Easy Savory Pancakes for Kids (No Mealtime Battles)

Savory Pancakes for Dinner? Why Okonomiyaki is a Pediatrician-Approved Weeknight Win

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Welcome to The Pediatrician Kitchen at Ahimsa As a pediatrician and mom of three, I’m always searching for dinners that are quick, affordable, and nourishing, but still fun for kids. Enter Okonomiyaki: a Japanese “savory...
Press About Ahimsa That You Might Have Missed

Ahimsa Leading the Change

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

I never imagined that stainless steel dishware could spark so much conversation, but here we are. Over the past few years, word about Ahimsa has spread farther than I dreamed it would. From big names...
The Best Dishware Swap for Healthy Family Mealtimes

How We Get our Color and What it Means For Your Kids

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Stainless steel is already a win in our house. It's strong, safe, easy to clean, and doesn’t leach chemicals into food. But let’s be honest — kids don’t always get excited about plates. Color draws...

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