1. The colder the water, the more nutritious and safer the fish. Coldwater fish, such as salmon and tuna, contain more of the omega 3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA than do fish from warmer waters, such as catfish, red snapper, trout, and pike. As a general guide, the warmer the water, the lower the […]
Here is a cholesterol level chart of common foods which contain cholesterol: FOOD CHOLESTEROL (milligrams) Human milk 32 (varies) Meats (3 ounces) Liver 400-500 Lean ground beef, lamb, chicken breast, pork 78 Egg, whole or egg yolk (1 large) 213 Seafood (3 ounces) Shrimp 130-166 Lobster 81 Mackerel 62 Salmon 47-60 Catfish 49 Tuna […]
12 Dietary Changes to Lower Cancer Risk Some foods actually contribute to the development of cancer; other foods lessen the risk. Follow these dietary changes to lower cancer risk. More specifically, these dietary guidelines target lowering the risk of colorectal cancer as well as preventing cardiovascular disease. For people with a genetic tendency toward colorectal […]
The ABCs of Teaching Nutrition to Your Kids From A to Z, we have 26 (and then some) ways to help teach nutrition to your kids. And who knows, you may learn a few things yourself along the way! Take a look at the ABC’s of teaching nutrition to your child on topics ranging from […]
Tips for Drinking and Eating During Labor Childbirth is going to take a lot out of you, and it is important to keep yourself nourished so you will have the strength to get through it. Although labor is usually not a time when you have a big appetite, there are good times to get in […]
7 Tips for Better Sleeping During Pregnancy There are many discomforts that can keep from getting enough sleep while you’re pregnant. Try these 7 tips for better and more peaceful sleeping during pregnancy. 1. Take a Catnap Try catnapping during the day to make up for missed sleep at night. 2. Go to Bed Earlier […]
External Ear Infection: Swimmer’s Ear Two days after your family gets home from the annual vacation to the lake, your six-year-old begins to complain of ear pain. It becomes quite severe over the next few hours, and is extremely painful to touch or lay upon. -or- The day after your child attended a swim party […]
ANTIBIOTICS MAY NOT BE NEEDED FOR SOME EAR INFECTIONS A recent study at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles questioned the need to treat uncomplicated ear infections with antibiotics. Doctors reviewed 74 research trials done between 1966 and 1999. After re-examining all the data, they concluded that 78% of children in the studies would have experienced resolution […]
Disciplining a child who is “differently-abled” is likely to bring out the best and the worst in a parent. Parents try to help a child make up for what’s missing by increasing their love and attention, yet children with special needs trigger special frustrations in parents. Be prepared to run out of patience. We focus […]
Safely Getting Exercise While Pregnant In years past, women were told to “lie low” during pregnancy. Instead of participating in exercise while pregnant and continuing their active lives, they were “confined”—to the house or even the bed. Did you know that because the heart rate increases by 20 percent even in the first trimester, just […]
Is Excessive Crying Harmful? Science tells us that when babies cry alone and unattended, they experience panic and anxiety. When trying to understand if excessive crying is harmful for babies, think about the fact that their bodies and brains are flooded with adrenaline and cortisol stress hormones and when developing brain tissue is exposed to […]
1. Breastfeed Pediatric dentists who study the effects of breastfeeding on oral development believe that one of the most beneficial contributors to healthy teeth and healthy jaw alignment is a breast in the mouth for as long as mother and baby are willing and able. Apparently the unique sucking action of breastfeeding helps prevent malocclusion. […]
