Nutrition before and during pregnancy has been recognized as one of the most important ways to prevent pregnancy complications (both fetal and maternal). The foods pregnant women eat set the stage for growth and development during pregnancy, because they provide vitamins, minerals and overall nutrition that can impact fetal and maternal health for decades after birth.
Improve Breakfast Quality to Improve Kids’ Grades
A new study is re-igniting the breakfast conversation and it comes with scientific evidence that when breakfast quality improves, kids’ grades do, too.
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Nursing Strikes – Baby Won’t Breastfeed
At one point or another, it is common for a baby to refuse to be
breastfed. There are a variety of reasons as to why this could be
happening and it is important to diagnose the cause so you can
understand how to correct the behavior.
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Most Common Food and Nutrition Myths During Breastfeeding
New moms have the go-ahead to pop the cork off that celebratory
champagne once the baby is born. The key to drinking alcohol during
breastfeeding is to control portion size and have the correct timing.
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Common Postpartum Problems: Losing Pregnancy Weight
If you've gained upwards of 20 pounds or more during your pregnancy,don't fret. Most women lose half of that by the six-week mark withouteven trying. And if you follow a healthy lifestyle, the rest will comeoff as well.
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Live Healthier with 7 Fruit, Veggie Servings a Day
The government of the United Kingdom recommends it's citizens consume five servings of fruits and/or vegetables every day for optimum health. A new study says mores better.
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Pregnancy Diet: Ancient Grains in the Modern World
Ancient grains like buckwheat are making a comeback and are definitely worth trying- especially during pregnancy.
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Growth and Development Delays Continues After Early Birth
Premature birth is associated with increased risk of developmental
delays and death. Researchers in Malawi have concluded that these delays
affect premature infants well into the second year of life.
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Read Labels: Soybean Oil Linked to Excess Pounds
Scientists are conducting a series of tests that compare the pros and cons of various fats and oils. They find that some fats, such as soybean oil, are linked to more excess pounds than others.
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Dad’s Folic Acid Consumption May Be Vital To Baby’s Health
Gentlemen, please eat your greens. And cereal, fruits, and veggies. Your children's lives may depend on it.
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20 Natural Home Remedies to Ease Heartburn Symptoms
Heartburn is a common complaint among pregnant women. Hormonal changes in the body throw off the digestive tract, altering flavor
preferences and the ability to digest foods and beverages.
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Diabetes in Men
Many men wonder why they should even care about diabetes. There are multiple types of diabetes, including Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational.
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Here's How Hot Chili Peppers Melt Away the Pounds
Did you ever notice you eat less when a meal is hot, spicy, and laced with chili peppers? A new study confirms that, yes, it’s the chilies’ fault but it’s not because of the blazing taste buds.
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Water Before Meals Washes the Pounds Away
Want to lose a few pounds? A new study from England indicates one easy way to do so is to turn to the kitchen tap for an effective weight loss strategy.
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Timing Important to Outcome of Carcinogen Exposure in Womb
Researchers have found a link between the outcome of fetal health
when exposed to carcinogens and when the fetus was exposed during
gestation. The study was completed by researchers at the Linus Pauling
Institute (Oregon State University).
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Gluten Free for the Gluten Tolerant During Pregnancy?
Pregnant women may be missing out on important nutrients if they go 'G-free' gluten-free during pregnancy without getting the right advice.
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Nuts for Fertility
Most women know that good nutrition can increase fertilityt, but there's another half of the fertility equation that has to do with the male: 30 - 50%of infertility are attributed to sperm issues.
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How Safe Is Beer for Breastfeeding?
After nine months of abstaining from alcohol during pregnancy, it may
come as a shock to new moms when an alcoholic beverage is actually
recommended during breastfeeding.
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Breastfeeding and Food Allergies
While new infants are not likely to have food allergy testing due to the ineffectiveness of the results, mothers can adapt an allergen-free lifestyle when breastfeeding to potentially reduce symptoms.
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An Avocado a Day Keeps Bad Cholesterol at Bay
Medical science has just given the green light to avocado aficionados to indulge every day. And the science says we can do it guilt-free because it’s actually good for our health.
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Cholesterol and Health
Cholesterol is so important to the life of an animal that it is made in every organ system and used in every cell; it only becomes a problem when too much of it is consumed via animal-rich diet.
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10 Foods Recommendations to Ease Weight Loss
The perfect diet would allow you to lose weight while eating more, right?
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Sugar is Bigger Heart Attack Risk Than Eggs
A very large-scale study, involving tens of thousands of Americans, revealed recently that it's sugar, not the fat in the egg yolks you crave, that increases the risk for heart disease.
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Healthy Diet Regulates Body’s Sleep and Wake Cycle
The interesting findings of a recent study suggest that everyone - pregnant or not - may enjoy better quality sleep if we pay close attention to counting calories rather than counting sheep.
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Sugar Industry Used Same Danger-Denying Tactics as Tobacco
The researchers are using their findings to lobby public health policymakers to tighten their recommendations for acceptable sugar intake for people of all ages around the world.
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Mediterranean Diet: Impact on IVF Success
A recent study involving mice demonstrated a "major impact" on the success rate of IVF when the mice were fed a Mediterranean diet before implantation.
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Phosphates and Soda Linked to Hypertension
A diet high in phosphates causes the production of FGF23 to go into overdrive, producing more than the kidneys can handle; cardiovascular disease can soon follow.
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Wrong Foods and Time On The Menu Lead To Obesity and Diabetes
A recent study indicates eating big meals at night, especially when they’re meals big in unhealthy foods, throws off the body clock.
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Fresh List of Dirty Foods: The New Dirty Dozen
The 'Dirty Dozen, Clean Fifteen' list has been updated for 2013.
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Pregnancy Survey: How to Improve What We're Eating
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recently teamed up with American Baby Magazine to find out what pregnant women really are eating and offer ways to improve our choices.
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Can Dessert Prevent Preeclampsia?
A favorite treat for many women is found to help prevent a dangerous pregnancy condition.
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Coffee Night Caps Wreck the Whole Day. Sorry.
Coffee night caps wreck the whole day and a caffeine buzz alone is not to blame. Caffeine interferes with the body’s natural circadian rhythms, the body’s internal clock.
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High-Fiber Diet Reduces Diabetes Risk
Diabetes can often be avoided, delayed, or reversed by consuming a diet high in fiber.
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Pregnancy Nutrition: Eat Your DHA!
Research finds a new reason why adequate DHA intake is important during pregnancy.
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Eat Spicy, Live Long
Functional foods taste great but they come with added benefits. Many of the world’s spiciest cuisines are vibrant with functional foods like garlic, chili peppers and powders, cinnamon, and turmeric.
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Menstruation Starts Early in Girls Who Drink Sugary Sweets
New research indicates that what a girl drinks before her first period can hasten the arrival of her first period. It can influence her risk of developing breast cancer later in life, too.
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Replace One Sweet Beverage Daily, Reduce Diabetes Risk
The findings of a study of dietary impact indicate how important it is for people who regularly consume sweet beverages to replace just one serving a day to reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes.
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Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup
A team of doctors at the Mayo Clinic has published a statement on the dangers of HFCS consumption and called for restricting its consumption to an absolute minimum.
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Iron Deficiency is a Problem for Many during Pregnancy
A new study suggests that pregnant women are twice as likely to be iron deficient than non-pregnant women, and the number of pregnant women with inadequate iron stores was higher than expected.
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Make Your Calories Count When Morning Sickness Strikes
Up to 75% of women experience morning sickness during theirpregnancy, and many of them worry that they may not be getting enoughnutrition during times when keeping food down isn't easy.
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Weight Gain in Pregnancy - How much?
How much weight should women gain in pregnancy depends on their prepregnancy body mass index the BMI
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Is It Safe To Have Fruit Juice During Pregnancy?
Drinking fruit juice supposed to be healthy, but is it good for pregnant women?
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Infections Carried Through Food
Certain infections which you can get by eating contaminated food during pregnancy can harm the pregnancy and the fetus.
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How Safe is Sushi in Pregnancy?
People rarely if ever get sick eating Sushi. But raw seafood is potentially risky because it can contain parasites such as tapeworm. ... read more »
Foods To Avoid During Pregnancy
There are many foods you should avoid when trying to conceive and while you are pregnant including raw sprouts, certain fish, and deli meat.
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Food Poisoning During Pregnancy: Protect Yourself And The Baby
Food poisoning during pregnancy can be harmful both for the mother and the baby. Learn more about how to protect yourself from food poisoning during pregnancy.
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Food NoNos In Pregnancy
There are certain foods which should not be eaten during pregnancy and when trying to get pregnant. These include certain fish, deli foods, and undercooked meat.
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Diet and Nutrition During Pregnancy
We are what we eat, and in the case of pregnancy our babies are what we eat. Therefore a healthy diet, not only during but also before pregnancy, is crucial to having a healthy pregnancy and baby.
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Can You Have Liver Pate During Pregnancy
Pate is not recommended during pregnancy because there is an increased risk of infection with listeria, listeriosis.
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5 Nutrition Tips to Help With Morning Sickness During Pregnancy
Fortunately, there are many strategies to manage nausea and vomiting to promote a healthy, more comfortable pregnancy. Read on to learn about possible dietary modifications that can help.
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Iron Intake Diet and Risk of Ovulatory Infertility
Consumption of diet with iron supplements and nonheme iron from other sources may decrease the risk of ovulatory infertility.
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