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.
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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Alcohol and Pregnancy
Women who are pregnant, those planning a pregnancy, or women at risk for pregnancy should not drink any alcohol.
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“Eating for Two” is a Little Too Much During Pregnancy
Many women believe that pregnancy gives the go-ahead to and eat for two. Though this seems to make some sense, it is (unfortunately for some) a nutrition myth.
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Foods To Improve Fertility
Many women are seeking the best dietary and lifestyle approaches to promote fertility. An important
concept of the fertility-friendly diet is that foods to avoid are just as important as those that are beneficial to consume.
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Food Safety During Pregnancy
Did you know 48 million people are affected with food poisoning every year but most of them don’t make the headlines? That’s because most food poisonings happen quietly in the home.
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Pregnancy Nutrition: Q & A for All Pregnant Women
Nutrition is 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.
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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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Fertility Diet & Lifestyle Guide for Women and Men
Your diet can affect your ability to get pregnant. Here's what to eat!
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Is Antibiotic-Laced Burger Meat Unhealthy?
A new study from Consumer Reports may suggest some rethinking about your beloved burger is in order. Industrial-scale beef producers include antibiotics as a daily part of their livestock’s diet.
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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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Skipped Meals Cause Big Bellies
Modern food science is increasingly finding that when we eat is as important as what and how much we eat and the findings often defy what seems to be common sense. One such example is skipping meals.
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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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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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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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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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Pregnancy Nutrition: Eat Your DHA!
Research finds a new reason why adequate DHA intake is important during pregnancy.
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Do Fish Oil Supplements Increase Children’s Intelligence?
Two essential omega 3 fatty acids found in fish oil, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are extremely important during pregnancy, but can extra supplementation beyond diet increases a child's intelligence?
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100% Fruit Juice Does Not Mean 100% Healthy
Don't be fooled by these health claims, which though true regarding some of what they do contain, fail to mention the many nutrients they leave out.
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Garlic as a Potential Remedy for Male-Related Infertility
The show discussed several different experimental approaches to treating male infertility, but the one I found the most interesting was garlic. Could eating a lot of Italian food really be the solution to not conceiving?
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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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Eat Healthy: Pregnancy Nutrition and Food Guide
Learn what you should and shouldn't eat while pregnant to help ensure a healthy pregnancy.
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Eat Mediterranean for Lifetime of Robust Health
If the Mediterranean diet brings such robust vitality to middle-aged women past their childbearing years, imagine what it can do for young women and the children they bear.
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Can I Eat Shrimp During Pregnancy
It is safe to eat shrimp for a pregnant woman during pregnancy but you need to make sure it's not contaminated
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Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
There are certain foods that you should avoid to prevent pregnancy complications and ensure your baby's health.
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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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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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Are Pumpkin or Pumpkin Spice Safe During Pregnancy?
Pumpkins are good for pregnant women. They can be served boiled, baked, steamed or roasted or used in soups and purees.
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Is It Safe To Eat Sushi or Raw Fish In Pregnancy?
Eating sushi and raw fish is part of a healthy diet, but is it safe during pregnancy? And can sushi harm my unborn baby?
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Can I Eat Cheese During Pregnancy?
You should not eat certain soft cheeses such as feta, Brie, Camembert, blue-veined, and Mexican-style cheese in pregnancy because of a risk of becoming infected with "listeria".
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Can I Eat Too Many Carrots During Pregnancy?
Carrots do not harm the fetus and eating a lot cannot lead to too much Vitamin A
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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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Three Fall Foods Are More Nutritious Than You May Think
From golden to red hues and sweet to tart flavors, apples can please almost any palate. Apples are full of antioxidants which are linked to the prevention and control of gestational diabetes.
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How to Eat Healthy Vegan Food and Diet During Pregnancy
Vegetarians and vegans can eat a healthy diet in pregnancy as long as they follow certain rules.
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"Do" Focus on Benefits, "Don't" Dwell on Negatives
Public health campaigns probably don’t present the information the right way. People are more motivated by accentuating the positive but so many public health campaigns focus on the negative.
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Cantaloupes In Pregnancy Not Advised
Cantaloupes appear to be a healthy fruit, however, they have been associated with potentially deadly salmonella and listeria outbreaks.
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