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For me, taking my vitamins is a daily struggle. I just hate swallowing pills. So finally, I broke down and bought children’s chewable dinosaur vitamins. And you know, they’re not half bad! The nutrition information even has a serving size for adults, so apparently I’m not the only one with this problem. One full dino, […]
According to a new study published in the journal Thorax that followed 658 mom-kid pairs from pregnancy up to age 6 and a half, women eating lots of fish, fresh fruits and veggies, legumes, nuts, dairy products, and olive oil have children with a lower propensity for asthma and allergies.
Pregnant women who ate vegetables more […]
The founder of two fantastic organic restaurants in New York City, who’s also a nutritionist, talks about ways to fall in love with delicious, healthy food in this short video. It’s really inspiring!You’ll find this video and others at online women’s community Capessa.com.
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The best meal or snack is the one that gives you a balanced serving of the nutrients your body needs to function best: carbs and protein. Here are eight small meals and snacks that will give you the boost you need to get through the day.
Celery sticks with peanut butter, juice
Cereal with milk and fruit
Cottage […]
According to iVillage Total Health writer Jonny Bowden, here are the 10 worst, and worst-for-you, snack foods currently on the market:
French fries
Donuts
Chips (potato and corn)
Soda (including diet soda)
Snack cakes
Candy bars
Pork rinds (ick!)
Fat-free cookies
Crackers
Pretzels
Runner up: Sugary, fatty coffee drinks.
Find out his reasoning at the full article.
I have to admit, I was suprised to see pretzels on […]
…Vital Juice Daily offers a great breakdown of important elements to look for in your winter soup choices:
Fiber
Calorie count
Salt content
Perfect, if you’re going to start eating before meals to stop overeating.
Read more, and check out their recommendations.
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Research from Pennsylvania State University shows that eating a small amount of a good-for-you food before you sit down for a meal keeps you from overeating.
"The trick is to make sure that first course only contains about 100 to 150 calories," says Barbara Rolls, a professor of nutritional sciences at Penn State and author […]
CNN Health recently explored the health benefits of fish compared with potential health risks, and drew some really interesting conclusions.
You already know that fish is a great source of lean protein and those oh-so-important omega-3 fatty acids that play a role in critical fetal development and ongoing brain and hormonal function throughout life. But you […]
In a sad bit of irony, Frosted Flakes spokestiger Tony the Tiger was reported to have died after developing type 2 diabetes following decades of high-level sugar consumption.
According to the November 2007 report,
Sources close to Tony say report that the star hit a new low this June when Kellogg’s hinted that he would no […]
According to CNN Health, these 5 food have been maligned. Who would have thunk?
Red meat
Why it’s good: Lots of protein
How to eat it: Lean cuts
Ice cream
Why it’s good: Calcium and a compound called conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) that may aid in weight loss
How to eat it: A small serving of full-fat ice cream, yogurt, cheese, […]
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