June 18, 2010
Whether you are expecting, trying to conceive or breastfeeding, One A Day Women’s Prenatals were made with you in mind. They have more folic acid and more iron needed during this time in your life. Folic acid is important to the development of baby’s brain and spinal cord. And a sufficient level of iron helps [...]
May 3, 2010
Maintaining calories while lactating are much like that during pregnancy. A good number of calories to consume while nursing is between 1800 to 2200 daily. Consuming less than 1500 to 1800 calories daily can put your milk supply at risk. Also, nursing moms need to focus more on the quality of food than the quantity during this [...]
May 3, 2010
There are so many things about pregnancy that are wonderful. Not only do women have a glow about them, but it can also be one of the healthiest times in your life. One great part of pregnancy is that you can look forward to NO diets for the next 9 months! Of course, you still [...]
May 1, 2010
Proteins and Riboflavin are both very important nutrients during pregnancy and while nursing. It’s much easier to find the foods that you enjoy the most now, before baby gets here and you feel like you have no time. Focus on developing some good eating habits now. Also, as you likely already know, taking a good prenatal [...]
April 29, 2010
A calorie is a measure of how much energy a protein, carbohydrate, or fat can supply your body. The number of calories in food is a measure of how much potential energy that food will provide for your body. Different types of nutrients have different amounts of calories: 1 gram of protein has 4 calories – [...]
April 29, 2010
During pregnancy and nursing, it’s very important to know what food groups provide you with the necessary vitamins that both you and baby need. Below is an overview of the different food groups that you can rely on for individual vitamin consumption. Vitamin A – liver, carrots, eggs, mangos and peas (green vegetables, yellow vegetables, [...]
April 28, 2010
Most of us already know what food items we need to avoid stocking in our homes as it feeds our temptation to indulge. But not everyone does. For those who do need some help in this area, let’s make mention of what may be obvious items such as alcohol, foods with lots of starches and [...]
April 27, 2010
The most important thing to remember about eating during pregnancy is being certain that you’re getting the nutrients that both you and baby need for good strength & development. Food allergies or diet preferences will not harm your baby, especially with so many supplements readily available. From prenatal supplements to alternative food replacements, there is [...]
April 23, 2010
No matter what food restrictions are needed – delicious and healthful food can be enjoyed by all! Food allergies, particularly those to milk, soy, nuts and wheat, can be a major issue when it comes to maintaining a proper diet. And it can be challenging to find products that meet your food requirements as well [...]
April 21, 2010
Many of us think that we need 3 square meals a day. But it is also a good idea to eat smaller meals more frequently throughout the day. This will keep you energized and also help busy moms stay nourished when time is not always on your side. So many moms find themselves more focused [...]