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10 Foods To Avoid During Pregnancy
Its clear that gaining the right amount of weight during pregnancy involves eating a healthy and well-balanced diet so that your baby gets all the nutrients he or she needs to grow in a healthy way.Weight GainIn general, you will need to consume up to 300 more calories a day to meet the needs of your growing baby. Ideally you want to gain about 2 to 4 pounds during your first three …
5 Foods for High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
High blood pressure (or hypertension) in pregnancy can be dangerous for your health and your baby’s. Affecting about 6 to 8 percent of pregnancies in the United States, high blood pressure is more common in first-time pregnancies, in pregnant women under age 20 and over 40, if you’re obese, or if having multiple babies.
Breakfast Cookies with Banana and Strawberries
We’re the first to admit that we love sweet flavors as much as the next person-- and we definitely gravitate towards sweet over salty foods. Apparently, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, as our kids do too. In fact, if we want to be guaranteed to get Tammy’s kids out the door in…
Top 10 Snack Foods for Teenagers
Everyone, young and old, can benefit from snacking between meals. This is truer with teens who are in the active stages of their lives. Make sure your teen gets all the proper nutrition by providing something for her to grab to snack on when hunger pangs kick in. Healthy snack foods ensure good health for your teenager.
Strawberry Yogurt Freeze Recipe
November is National Diabetes Month and contrary to popular knowledge, people living with diabetes don't have to avoid fruit. Strawberries, for instance, provide essential vitamins, antioxidants and dietary fiber that according to the American Diabetes Association are one of the top ten superfoods for a diabetes meal plan. According to California Strawberries website, one serving (8 medium-sized strawberries)…