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Healthy Vegetarian Pregnancy Recipes
Your vegetarian convictions or preferences don’t have to limit your diet, even in pregnancy. While proteins are crucial for a healthy mom and baby, they come naturally in a number of vegetarian options. Consult with your doctor and your local produce department for healthful, delicious options, in pregnancy and beyond.
White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde
Looking for a warm and filling dinner recipe that doesn’t require hours in the kitchen? The slow cooker does all the work for this tasty (and heart-healthy) soup. Spicy and savory… your family is sure to love this delicious dish! Ingredients (makes 10 servings)
Diet Rehab: Stop Your Junk Food Cravings in 28 Days!
Bikini season is here, and if youre looking for ways to lose those last pesky 10 pounds, look no further than this 28-day plan that will help you curb your cravings and put you on the fast track to droppings those love handles.
Foods That Help Acid Reflux
Acid reflux is a medical condition in which the esophageal sphincter that normally separates stomach acids from entering the esophagus fails to remain closed. The digestive acids that enter the esophagus can cause severe heartburn, bloating and nausea. Foods containing high amounts of fat, spices, garlic, onions or citrus-containing ingredients can all cause the condition. Fortunately, a number of foods can help decrease the incidence of painful heartburn episodes for acid reflux sufferers.
Foods High in Iron for Pregnant Women
Getting sufficient iron in your diet when you’re pregnant helps prevent iron-deficiency anemia. Pregnant women use up all the nutrients from the foods that they eat very efficiently to provide nutrition to their babies, and iron is no exception. Iron helps carry oxygen throughout your body and to your baby. If you are taking a prenatal vitamin, it probably contains at least 27 mg of iron, which is the daily amount recommended by the National Institutes of Health for pregnant women. It’s also important to eat foods high in iron, since the mineral is more easily absorbed from food. Eat your iron-rich foods with a food source of vitamin C, such as citrus juices, broccoli, bell peppers and cabbage. Several studies, including “The Role of Vitamin C in Iron Absorption” by Hallberg et al. in the “Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research,” have shown that ascorbic acid (vitamin C) helps you absorb iron. And when you eat foods high in iron, avoid eating coffee, tea, dairy or soy products at the same time, as these foods are high in minerals and other substances that block the absorption of iron. Also talk to your doctor about the upper and lower limits of iron intake from food and supplement sources that are best for you.