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How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy After a Miscarriage
When you want to become a parent for the first time or add to your family, having a miscarriage within the early stages of pregnancy is devastating. Losing a baby takes an emotional as well as physical toll on you. It is possible to have a healthy and successful pregnancy after a miscarriage, though. About 85 percent of women who miscarried go on to have a successful second pregnancy, according to the American Pregnancy Association.
Lentils Smothered In Creamy Homemade Tomato Sauce
Lentils are packed with nutrition and are a main staple in my diet. Ive really come to love and appreciate all the great benefits these pretty little legumes have to offer. Pour dried lentils of different colors into glass jars and your pantry or kitchen will look exquisite.Lentils contain fiber and complex carbohydrates helping to stabilize blood sugar and increase energy. They are a good source of protein, iron, folate, and magnesium, making …
Chickpea Salad Recipe With Lemon, Tomato And Bell Peppers
Chickpeas deserve more attention! They are a nutrient dense food that contains protein, fiber, iron, potassium, magnesium, folate, and vitamin B-6 to name a few. It is thought that chickpeas can help increase the feeling of fullness, mostly likely due to the protein and fiber. Chickpeas may also help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart disease.The vibrant lemon flavor with the crunch from the celery and bell peppers, coupled with …
Quick and Healthy Baked Pizza Potatoes
Mashed potatoes, double stuffed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, twice-baked potatoes…if you’re like us, your mouth is already watering (and chances are your kids’ are too!)! Most of our clients tell us potatoes are a satisfying comfort food for them. As registered dietitians we often feel as though we have to be the bearer of bad news…
“Happy” Foods that Improve Your Mood
The old adage is true: you are what you eat. There have been numerous studies on how diet impacts mood and they all agree that the foods you eat affect the chemical composition of your brain, which in turn affects your mood. Food affects the release of neurotransmitters, the chemical signals that relays info between nerves. Neurotransmitters like dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine have all been linked to increased levels of alertness and energy. With the right combination of vitamins and nutrients in your diet, you can eat your way to a happier you.