To get the full health benefits of dietary fiber, adults should eat 25 to 35 grams of fiber each day. Most Americans eat only around 11 grams. How much fiber does my child need? Below is The American Academy of Pediatrics daily fiber intake recommendations for children two years and older. Age Fiber (grams) 2 […]
15 Health Benefits of Exercise We have yet to see a diet work in which exercise is not at least of equal importance with healthy eating. In the L.E.A.N. program, exercise is nutrition’s close partner. If you wanna lose it, you gotta move it. Why not just stay on the couch and eat less? Restrictions […]
How to Pick Healthy Cereal Take a stroll down the cereal lane in any supermarket and you’ll be overwhelmed by the overdose of fruity and colorful boxes. The variety, the catchy names, and the fabulous box designs are a tribute to the creativity of American advertising firms. But when choosing and preparing healthy cereal for your family, […]
The Rich Nutrients in Flax Seeds and Flax Oil Flax seeds and flax oil are being rediscovered as true health foods. They definitely merit being included on any top-ten list of foods that are good for you. Flax is not a new food. It is actually one of the older and, perhaps, one of the […]
Postpartum Changes to Expect after Baby Arrives After carrying baby for nine months and then going through labor, your body will not go back to its pre-pregnancy self overnight. Do not be surprised if you experience these postpartum changes in the weeks after giving birth. Leaking Urine It’s normal to leak a few drops of […]
5 Ways to Alleviate Gas and Bloating During Pregnancy The same intestinal changes that contribute to constipation also may cause you to feel gas and bloating during pregnancy. As your pregnancy advances, this bloated feeling intensifies, because your growing uterus and your ballooning intestines are competing for room. 1. Keep Your Bowels Moving Avoid constipation, […]
Early Pregnancy Feelings You Can Expect As your body prepares itself to nurture and grow your baby you will notice some increased sensitivity and discomfort. These four early pregnancy feelings are commonly experienced by newly pregnant mothers-to-be. 1. Hypersensitivity to Odors Certain strong smells—garlic, fish or coffee—may “go right to your stomach,” and trigger instant […]
The Importance of Eating Right While Pregnant Studies show that if a woman is eating right while pregnant, the more likely she is to deliver a healthy baby. Eating too little (or too little of the needed foods) increases the risk of giving birth to a baby who may be born too soon or too […]
Keep Drinking Fluids When Pregnant Extra fluids are not only necessary to increase your blood volume by 40 percent and to keep refilling the pool of amniotic fluid; they are also necessary for your overall well-being during pregnancy. Drinking lots of water and other fluids helps keep your skin soft and smooth. Drinking fluids when […]
Proper Nutrition During Pregnancy Whether good nutrition has long been a priority in your life, or you’re just now beginning to be more intentional about what you eat, you will find that proper nutrition during pregnancy is very rewarding. Taking care of yourself during pregnancy gets your baby off to the best possible start in […]
Sometimes toilet-training is easier while on vacation. You have more time and patience, baby is often a bare-bottomed beach bum, and you are not so concerned about messes. One of our children trained during a week-long beach vacation where going without diapers was appropriate beachwear. Some children relapse while on vacation. If this happens, delay […]
Try a Delicious Pregnancy Smoothie One of our favorite tips for a healthier pregnancy is this; “Enjoy the sipping solution!” – sipping smoothies, that is. In formulating this pregnancy smoothie recipe, we made sure it contained most of the extra nutrients you need for you and your baby, and it’s an intestine-friendly way to eat […]
