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Easy Breakfast Smoothie Pops to Energize Your Morning
As registered dietitians and moms, one of the things we love most about what we do is sharing with other moms (like you!) ideas on how to help keep our kids healthy. We all are familiar with that rewarding feeling we get when our kids are getting the nutrition they need. And when we can…
Healthy Super Bowl Recipes That Actually Taste Good
The preparations for Super Bowl parties are upon us! The big game has become a widespread tradition for many American families – and with it comes several foods and snacks that are an essential part of the celebration!At every Super Bowl party I’ve been to, there are a few must-have menu items that everyone expects – chips, hamburgers, buffalo wings and chili.But many of these party foods can leave you full of regret, especially …
Tormented Tummy? 10 Best & Worst Foods for a Long-Term Fix
Getting a stomach ache is the WORST! The pain, or sometimes the feeling that you’re going to ralph at any second, is just another thing that moms have to deal with every once in a while in addition to the gazillion other tasks they must complete in a day. There’s no way to prevent those fluke tummy tumults–food poisoning, for example–that hit unexpectedly. There are, however, some general guidelines you can follow in order to stay as far away as possible from the other stuff–indigestion, constipation, gas, diarrhea, etc.
Protein Needed in a Teenage Diet
Protein is an essential part of your growing teen’s diet. Protein makes up every cell, organ and body tissue — however, these proteins are continually breaking down and must be replenished. Your teen’s need for protein depends on age and gender. However, it’s not enough that your child get the requisite amount or protein — the quality of the protein in your teenager’s diet matters, too.
Balanced Diet for Pregnant Woman
If you are worried about your pregnancy diet, the first person you talk to should be your health care provider. She can address your specific concerns and highlight any special issues that you should keep in mind for your particular pregnancy. In general, though, a healthy pregnancy diet is like any healthy diet: You need a healthy mix of foods to get all the nutrients your body needs.