Diet
« Previous EntriesHigh carbohydrate diets and lack of exercise to blame for obesity epidemic
This story mentions some research on childhood obesity that further confirms the extensive problem now being experienced by the United States and other countries.
We used to hear about obesity striking primarily adults, and then more recently, obesity in teenagers. But now, we are increasingly hearing about obesity in infants and toddlers.
What’s to blame [...]
Study shows link between morbid obesity, low IQ in toddlers
University of Florida researchers have discovered a link between morbid obesity in toddlers and lower IQ scores, cognitive delays and brain lesions similar to those seen in Alzheimer’s disease patients, a new study shows.
Although the cause of these cognitive impairments is still unknown, UF researchers suspect the metabolic disturbances obesity causes could be taking [...]
Putting your Vegetarian Toddler on the Fast Track to Health
Though many people have the idea that feeding a toddler a vegetarian diet isn’t safe, so long as parents take care to make sure that all the appropriate nutrients are met, it’s actually quite healthy.
Some benefits to a lifelong, proper vegetarian diet include a lower risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and [...]
Eating for Breastfeeding
In your third trimester, your baby was old enough to start getting a taste of the foods his or her mommy likes.
Now that your baby is here and you’re breast feeding, your baby will get an even better taste of your favorite food.
Typically if you are nursing your baby you should produce anywhere from [...]
Food Choice During Pregnancy Shapes Lifelong Taste Preferences of Baby
Children develop a taste for the foods that their mothers eat during pregnancy and breastfeeding, highlighting the importance of pregnant and nursing women’s dietary choices, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics.
“It’s a beautiful system,” lead researcher Julie Mennella said. “Flavors from the mother’s diet are transmitted through amniotic fluid and mother’s [...]
Chocolate found to reduce risk of miscarriage
If you’re pregnant, you may be happy to know that chocolate cravings may be good for you.
New research shows morning sickness lowers the risk of miscarriage by almost 70 percent — and eating chocolate daily also appears to lower the risk of miscarriage.
“Chocolate is a genuine healing food,” said Mike Adams, a consumer [...]
Planning Meals Ahead While Pregnant
Planning ahead when it comes to food could mean the difference between making wise choices and making irrational choices.
It helps us learn how to undo our bad habits and being pregnant is a great time to try and change any bad habits you may have.
The best way to break bad habits and to [...]