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1. Strawberry Papaya Good for fighting infections during pregnancy The last thing you want is for your immune system not to be in its best shape during your pregnancy. Nothing’s worse than being sick if you’re already not feeling your best! Fortunately, the strawberries and papayas found in this recipe are both known to help … Read more

The skin of your little angel is thinner and more vulnerable than yours. Therefore, the summer’s sun may not harm you but your children, leading to a deep pink color and some serious discomfort. Luckily, you can take care of the sunburn at home as long as it’s not a blistering one. Keep your baby … Read more

Today children are exposed more than in the previous decade. With the availability of the Internet in many households, children can easily access all kind of information. This can be dangerous to a developing child, especially when it relates to sex. Children themselves are too young to understand the problems of sex and gender development … Read more

6. Your Nutrition If You Breastfeed You need to think about your nutrition when you breastfeed. It’s important in making breast milk. You will probably be advised to eat about 500 extra calories each day. Your breast milk provides 425 to 700 calories to your baby every day! The extra calories help you maintain good … Read more

3.3 Analyzing Your Carbs You can determine the amount of fructose in food in the following manner: search for a food like a 12-ounce can of Sprite at NutritionData (http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/beverages/3870/2). This little exercise demonstrates how you can analyze food on your own, among other things. Expand the NutritionData segment on the carbohydrates in the soda-can … Read more

4. Disadvantages of Breastfeeding Let’s be honest—there are disadvantages to breastfeeding. Breastfeeding ties you completely to baby. Because you must be available when baby is hungry, other family members may feel left out. Because breast milk empties rapidly from baby’s stomach, most newborns need to feed every couple of hours. You may spend more time … Read more

3. Carbohydrates Carbs, or carbohydrates, seem to always be discussed as “high” or “low,” but never quite in between. The latest rage is “low carb.” When I was fueling long-distance races in my cardio endurance days, it was high carb with adequate protein, but keep fats low. The bodybuilders, no matter what else was happening, … Read more

1. Breastfeeding Counselors and Lactation Consultants If you have problems breastfeeding after baby’s birth, people are available to help you. Contact your local La Leche League to be put in contact with a breastfeeding counselor who can offer support and share experiences, usually for no fee. She may be available by telephone to answer questions, … Read more

2.2 RDAs The US public health authorities also publish Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for each macronutrient (such as the RDA for carbohydrates—130 grams per day for adults). You’re probably familiar with the RDAs for vitamins and minerals. They are essentially a suggested “minimal amount for health.” For example, the RDA for carbs is based on … Read more

Tip 3: Do not try to control your children’s eating so much No parent wants to ban their children on eating, take away children’s favorite foods, or shout at children when they bite a chocolate bar. Doing those things just causes your children to be miserable. On the other hands, the easiest way to have … Read more

1. Empower Yourself The nutrition world is certainly a moving target, in terms of the debates that rage on about which of the macronutrients are healthier as foci for your diet. In my humble opinion, neither the status quo public health recommendations nor the latest inflammatory food blogs are reliable enough to slavishly follow. There’s … Read more

Some parents like their children to be chubby, which leads to a number of overweight children. It’s very hard to make children lose weight. Many parents like their children to be chubby. Additionally, some think that a chubby child is tied with good caring, so they try ways to make children eat more or indulge … Read more

At the age of 3, children may insist on eating the food you make them to eat, but will choose one of the foods you offer them as they want to be independent. After the stage of weaning, children start eating more foods, complete their abilities in motion and better their abilities in using languages. … Read more

3. 5-Spice Quinoa with Apples and Raisins A simple, hot, and filling breakfast especially great in fall and winter. Keep the peel on the apple for added nutrients and fiber. If you prefer softer fruit, add during cooking time rather than after. INGREDIENTS | SERVES 4 1 cup uncooked quinoa 1 cup water 1 cup … Read more

1. Papaya Delight The ingredients in this delicious juice are packed full of magnesium, which helps build and repair your tissues throughout pregnancy. In fact, a severe magnesium deficiency can lead to preeclampsia, high blood pressure during pregnancy, that affects 5 percent of all pregnant women and may lead to poor fetal growth or preterm … Read more

1. 30-Minute Breakfast Pizza Adapted from an old Pillsbury recipe for a modern, low-sodium audience. This fabulous pizza makes any breakfast into a party! Top with sliced tomatoes and fresh herbs if desired. Unbleached all-purpose or gluten-free flour may be used instead. INGREDIENTS | SERVES 8 1 cup white whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon all-purpose salt-free … Read more

1. Ginger Carrot Beet All beets are full of folic acid, vitamin C, and potassium, but red beets also provide vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, and fiber. Thanks to the humble beet, this delicious juice will assist in the development of your baby’s heart, lungs, kidneys, eyes, and bones, and his circulatory, respiratory, and … Read more

Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when the reproductive cycles change and the periods end. Natural menopause starts when the woman is at 45 years old to 55 years old. Menopause can happen gradually or suddenly. All women spend time with it in a different way, though the symptoms are unusual periods, hot … Read more

1. Checklist for Child-Care Situations When you’re choosing child care for your baby, keep the following in mind as you check out various places. • Be sure the place is clean and childproofed, and the play area is fenced in. Look at equipment and toys to make sure they are safe, clean and well-maintained. • … Read more

1. Immediate Care for Your Newborn When a baby is born early, many things can happen very quickly. A preemie needs more care because his body can’t take over and perform some normal body functions. If baby has difficulty breathing, the nursing staff will help him, which can be done in many ways. After baby … Read more