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.
Harmful Toxins Passed From Mothers to Infants: Why and How to Avoid Them
When a child is born into the world, we expect them to be healthy, pure, and untainted by the age-inducing, toxic elements that we are sometimes unavoidably exposed to in today's developed world. A surprising newstudy may have put a damper on the pristine image.
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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
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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Pregnancy Nutrition and Food Guide
Learn about what you should and should not eat while pregnant, and how proper nutrition can aid in a healthy and happy pregnancy.
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Study Underway to Test Mediterranean Diet Effect on IVF Success; Couples Wanted
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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Is It Safe To Eat Sushi While Pregnant?
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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Why to go Easy on the Green Tea During Pregnancy
Could green tea be doing more harm than good in your pre-pregnancy diet?
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Six Energy-Alternatives During Pregnancy
There are many other healthy ways besides consuming caffeine to gain energy. Read on to learn six caffeine-free energy-boosting strategies that you can practice to ensure a healthy pregnancy.
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Raw Eggs During Pregnancy
Raw or undercooked eggs can carry harmful organisms such as E.Coli and Salmonella, which in turn can infect a pregnant woman during pregnancy leading to an intestinal infection.
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The Best Type of Fiber for Reducing Diabetes Risk
When it comes to diabetes prevention, fiber is a key ingredient in
keeping blood sugars within a healthy range.
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Pediatrics Group Says No to Fad Diets for Kids
The AAP’s new recommendations embrace a healthy diet that incorporates the full range of foods, with healthy limitations on things everyone should eat in limited quantity: fat, salt, and sugar.
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Is Smoked Seafood Safe During Pregnancy?
Is it safe to eat smoked seafood during pregnancy?
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Three Common 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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Healthy Recipes for Fertility
Check out these healthy recipes for maximizing fertility. Use these simple, delicious recipes to maximize your fertility.
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More Superbugs in Antibiotic-Laced Conventional Burger Meat Than Organic
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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The Best Breastfeeding Diet
You may have heard the saying, 'You are what you eat.' The same saying goes for baby. The best breastfeeding diet is one rich in whole foods and healthy vitamins.
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What is the Best Packed Meal for Work During Pregnancy?
If you're one of those people who look forward to hitting the local deli or coffee shop during your work lunch break, packing meals during pregnancy may be a bit difficult.
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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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Fish And Shellfish During Pregnancy
It is recommended that pregnant women eat at least 12 oz of fish each week but to avoid fish with increased mercury levels.
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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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The Fertility Diet: 12 Steps To Get Pregnant
Most couples know about timing of pregnancy, ovulation, and sperm issues, but when it comes to nutrition and food, most have little clue.
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Healthy Food Suggestions During Pregnancy
Healthy food costs the same as unhealthy food, tastes better and is more nutritious.
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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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Is a Low-Acid Diet the Way To Go During Pregnancy?
You may have heard of a new diet based on controlling the acid/base balance of the body to achieve a better state of health. The 'Alkaline Diet' is gaining popularity.
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Peanut Consumption During Pregnancy Packs a Plus
A new study suggests that pregnant and breastfeeding women should eat peanuts during pregnancy to protect child from future peanut allergy.
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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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New Studies Focus on Iodine During Pregnancy: How Much is Too Much?
With a healthy diet and help of daily prenatal vitamin, most pregnant and breastfeeding women are sure to get enough of all essential vitamins and minerals but are they consuming too much of them?
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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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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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Internal Documents Reveal Sugar Industry Used Same Danger-Denying Tactics as Big Tobacco
The researchers are using their findings to lobby public health policy makers to tighten their recommendations for acceptable sugar intake for people of all ages around the world.
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Healthier Eating: "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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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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Raw Milk May Put You at Risk both During and After Pregnancy
Though it's commendable that many people are attempting to eat less processed, more natural and wholesome foods, there are certain cases when this isn't the best option.
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A Healthy Diet for the Whole Family
Feeding your family has become more expensive over the years and
surviving on sale items and coupons seems like a better idea every day.
However, when was the last time you looked at most of the cheapest foods
that are on sale or less expensive?
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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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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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Fertility Diet Guide
Diet plays a role in fertility, but new research shows just how much a woman's diet can affect her ability to become pregnant.
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Raw Meat and Pregnancy
When you talk about 'food poisoning' you most likely talk about Salmonella or E.coli infections. Symptoms of food poisoning include severe vomiting and diarrhea, high temperatures, and dehydration.
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Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
It is always important to eat nutritious and balanced meals, but there are certain foods that you should avoid to prevent pregnancy complications and to ensure your and the baby's health.
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Prebiotics and Probiotics During Pregnancy
Many women experience a form of gastrointestinal discomfort at some
point during their pregnancy such as nausea, vomiting, constipation or
diarrhea. There may be a nutritional solution worth trying.
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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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Fatherhood Packs on the Pounds
Most men gain a little weight after they get married. A new study indicates fatherhood packs on the pounds, too. Each added pound puts a man closer to the health risks associated with excess weight.
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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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New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthy Pregnancy and Better Fertility: Eat Foods that Improve Fertility
There are plenty of foods that can help you become more fertile if youare trying to conceive. The good news is that you don't have to give upyour favorite foods for this New Year's resolution; you just have tochoose a little more wisely.
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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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Five Healthy Dessert Ideas to Beat Sugar Cravings
Consuming too much refined sugar during pregnancy can lead to weight
gain and diabetes, which exposes the developing baby to large amounts of
sugar in the womb.
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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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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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Your Baby’s Food Allergies
It’s not uncommon to think that your baby might have a food allergy. Especially since some maternal behavior is tied to allergies in babies, you might worry that any strange behavior or illness your baby is showing is related to an allergic reaction.
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