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Easy Low-Carb Diet Plan
A low-carb diet plan should be both balanced and livable. You still need complex carbohydrates for energy and good overall health, but you can get a better idea of how many carbohydrates you should consume per day in order to make better choices. Eliminate those bad carbs, the simple sugars that become excess calories, and build your meals from lean proteins and good sources of complex carbohydrates. Include a few essential fats and you have a complete and easy low-carb plan.
Motivational Tips for Single Moms
Parenting alone can be the most challenging and lonely thing you’ve ever done. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, even panicked, by the thought of holding yourself together enough to raise a child who is happy, healthy, smart and balanced. Take heart, Mom. The details don’t matter nearly as much as you think they do. It’s the big, over-arcing spirit of your home that counts when it comes to raising children. Maybe you have to work late sometimes, maybe you make mistakes; you’re still Mom, you still love your child and that’s still all that really matters.
Healthy Eating Tips for Kids
Getting your kids to eat healthy is one of the biggest challenges parents face. In today’s busy world, it’s tempting to drive by a window and pick up a greasy meal in a box (with a free toy!), but that’s not a great way to teach your child about eating healthy. According to the Mayo Clinic, a 4- to 8-year-old will need to consume 1,200 to 2,000 calories a day (depending on age and sex), and childhood obesity is reaching epidemic proportions. Give your kids a head start to a healthy lifestyle by teaching them to choose the right foods.
Problems With High-Protein Diets in Women
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about three-fourths of Americans are considered overweight or obese. Given this alarming statistic, many people are turning to high-protein diets as a quick way to lose weight. Although these diets may result in a few lost pounds, they often pose other serious health problems. Focusing on animal-derived foods that are high in saturated fat, these diets can raise cholesterol and lead to coronary disease, among other things.
Organic Food & Child Development
Moms all over the world tell their children to eat their vegetables. While a well balanced diet including lots of healthy fruits and vegetables is necessary for healthy development, recent research has indicated that organic food is much healthier for babies and children.