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Pregnancy First Trimester Diet

Pregnant women may joke about eating for two, but the reality is a little more complex. Pregnant women and their babies have special diet and nutrition needs from the beginning. The first trimester, or first three months, provides time for a woman to build strength to meet the added demands on her body. The rapid growth and development of the fetus during these early stages make good nutrition just as important for the baby.

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What Is the Cabbage Soup Diet?

Doctors recommend that healthy weight loss should occur slowly and steadily over time. People trying to lose weight usually lose an average of 1 or 2 lbs. each week. The American Heart Association says that individuals who lose weight gradually are more likely to keep it off. However, some people tend to get discouraged and stop dieting early in their weight loss programs. Seeing quick results sometimes gives individuals the motivation they need to continue eating healthier diets once they lose those first pounds. But like other fad diets, it may be difficult to keep off the pounds afterward. If you want to try this particular diet, talk to your health care provider first for her medical opinion.

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How Much Milk Should a Healthy Baby Have?

For the first year of life, breast milk or formula provides the bulk of your baby’s nutrition, even after he begins eating solid foods. As a mother, you may worry whether your baby is drinking enough — or too much. Your baby’s appetite may vary from day to day and may be completely different from another baby’s appetite — all of this is normal.

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Gone too far? The crazy (and sometimes unhealthy) things celebrities do to lose weight and get in shape

Numerous celebrities will admit to the pressure of maintaining seemingly trim figures. After the world saw Oprah shrink, expand, shrink, expand, and then finally say, "I'm never dieting again," we had front row seats for what it must be like to feel constantly judged for your appearance. For various reasons, here are some of the…