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Two Small Changes That Will Help Support Your Active Lifestyle
This post is sponsored by Nature’s Way® Joint Movement Glucosamine®. ModernMom has been compensated for this post, but all opinions are my own. I remember in my early twenties I would walk to work, workout at lunch and then dance the night away. I’d sleep for 6 hours and start all over. My body was…
My Vegan Journey Revealed
With all the talk about Oprah and her staffs 28-day vegan challenge, I thought it would be good to give some insight into my vegan journey, which began 6 years ago. I am the founder and creator of the raw, vegan, gluten-free snack food brand Hail Merry. I have passed through the worlds of being an omnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan, and high raw foodist and now I proudly consider myself a flexitarian”. Where I …
Causes of Menopause Weight Gain
As you go through menopause, you may have symptoms from the changes your body is making. All of a sudden, you are gaining weight or notice an increase of body fat around your waist. Weight gain is one of the effects of menopause along with mood swings, hot flashes, dry skin and many other symptoms associated with menopause.
How to Plan a Vegan Diet for a Toddler
A vegan diet, which is free of any animal products, can adequately meet the nutrient needs of a rapidly developing toddler as long as proper planning is involved. As with any diet, parents must offer a variety of healthy foods to avoid nutrient deficiencies and ensure proper weight gain. A vegan diet must include a reliable source of vitamin B12, most commonly found in animal products, and offer sufficient calories and fat for the growing 1- to 3-year-old child.