Live Healthier with 7 Fruit, Veggie Servings a Day
The government of the United Kingdom recommends it's citizens consume five servings of fruits and/or vegetables every day for optimum health. A new study says mores better.
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Pregnancy Diet: Ancient Grains in the Modern World
Ancient grains like buckwheat are making a comeback and are definitely worth trying- especially during pregnancy.
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Don’t Be Fooled by Sneaky Food Labels
Food labels claiming that a product is 'low carb,' 'low fat,' or 'all natural,' can not only be confusing but also deceptive.
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Harmful Effects of Junk Foods to Male Fertility
Eating junk food is one of the main reasons for rising obesity numbers.
However, a new joint study conducted by American and Spanish experts
showed that junk food can also affect the fertility of healthy young
men.
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Move More During Pregnancy for a Healthier Brain
Exercise during pregnancy is a healthy option for most pregnant women to improve sleep and maintain a healthy body. Today, doctors haveanother reason to suggest an exercise program during pregnancy ' reduced risk of neurological disorders in offspring.
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Timing Important to Outcome of Carcinogen Exposure in Womb
Researchers have found a link between the outcome of fetal health
when exposed to carcinogens and when the fetus was exposed during
gestation. The study was completed by researchers at the Linus Pauling
Institute (Oregon State University).
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Gluten Free for the Gluten Tolerant During Pregnancy?
Pregnant women may be missing out on important nutrients if they go 'G-free' gluten-free during pregnancy without getting the right advice.
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Five Pantry Superstars for a Healthy Meal in Minutes
Many pregnant women who lead hectic lifestyles are not always in the mood to spend hours preparing a well-balanced meal- but this doesn't mean they can't eat healthily.
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10 Best Superfoods for Men
Ahh, the superfood. According to some reports, superfoods will decrease
your risk of cancer, improve overall health, help you maintain a healthy
weight or lose weight and live a longer, happier life.
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Sugar is Bigger Heart Attack Risk Than Eggs
A very large-scale study, involving tens of thousands of Americans, revealed recently that it's sugar, not the fat in the egg yolks you crave, that increases the risk for heart disease.
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Healthy Pregnancy Diet: 15% Decreased Risk of Preterm Birth
Norweigan researchers examined the eating and drinking habits of 66,000 pregnant women to see if there were any links between dietary intake during pregnancy and their risk of preterm delivery.
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Diabetes Could be Rooted in Food Toxins Consumed by Infants
Toxins are present in many of the foods we consume every day. One food toxin of particular interest is Advanced Glycation End (AGE). This food toxin is present in breast milk and commercial infant formulas.
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Diarrhea During Pregnancy
Diarrhea is an unpleasant thing to deal with during pregnancy, but it can affect a woman's health when not addressed promptly.
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How to Eat Healthy During Pregnancy in 12 Steps
A healthy pregnancy starts with variety. The foods you eat need to follow the food pyramid and cover each of the recommended food groups.
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Three Months to a Healthy Pregnancy
These tips will help you either get pregnant in three months or determine why you cannot.
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Living Longer with the Mediterranean Diet
Moderate consumption of alcohol, low consumption of meat and meat products,
and high consumption of vegetables, fruits and nuts, olive oil and legumes can lead to longer life.
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