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Side Effects of Soy Infant Formula
Many babies have a difficult time tolerating dairy-based formulas. Soy infant formula is the usual alternative; however, research has shown some problems and concerns with high consumption of soy products. Soy formula should not be the first choice for infant feeding and you should consult your pediatrician for formula recommendations. Some babies, however, cannot tolerate dairy proteins and will require a soy-based formula. What are the possible side effects of soy infant formula and should you be concerned?
Health Benefits of Drinking Coffee
Coffee is one of the post popular drinks in the world and, until the last few years, it’s gotten a bad rap when it comes to health. However, some recent studies are beginning to point to moderate (3 to 5 cups a day) coffee consumption as a boon to drinkers. According to Dr. James Coughlin in the April 2007 issue of Science Daily, researchers have just begun to discover the benefits that coffee may have for individuals.
Side Effects of Too Much Protein in Your Diet
Protein is an essential part of the diet, necessary for supplying amino acids and building healthy muscles. Athletes often consume high levels of protein to help their bodies build more muscles quickly, and low-carb, high-protein diets have become popular as a means of losing fat. However, though protein is necessary, too much protein can result in more health problems, most of which begin in the kidney as it works overtime to eliminate the leftovers from all that protein.
Teen Dieting Tips
In the United States, between 16 to 33 percent of children and teens are obese. Approximately one in 10 teens has an eating disorder. It is important to emphasize to teens that healthy eating is the key to well being. Teens are often preoccupied with how they look. Teenagers need to realize that every one has a different type of body and that they need to learn about healthy eating, exercise and the consequences of unhealthy diets.
Colon Cleansing Food Diet
It’s no wonder you often feel bloated and sluggish after inhaling a high-fat meal on the run; usually, those types of convenience foods offer little in the way of nutrients but more than enough of the “bad stuff.” Foods that are high in fat, calorie-dense and chemically preserved settle in the colon where they wreak havoc on the digestive tract, causing many physical discomforts such as constipation, headache and fatigue.