Health

Just as gaining too much weight can be harmful to you and your baby, not gaining enough weight can be harmful also.  There are some women out there who are so terrified at gaining weight that they eat next to nothing during their pregnancy. 

Since the days of Hippocrates, garlic has been held in high esteem for its cancer-fighting properties. Now science has caught up with the ancient healers.

Healthy eating and nutrition for the elderly is
greatly impacted by several factors, one of them
being a change in body composition.

Fast food is a big part of modern life these days,
making it very hard to teach a child how he or she
should eat healthy.

Any obgyn will tell you that the recommended weight gain for pregnancy is 25-30 pounds.  Some women will gain more, some will gain less.   But how can you tell if you are gaining too fast during your pregnancy.  Too much weight gain can increase your chances of a c section and put you at risk for being overweight after.  

If you’ve been looking for a way towards a high
octane diet, you’ll find fiber to be exactly what
you need.  Even though research has shown fiber to
be powerful, many people aren’t taking this nutrient
seriously.

As you may know, not fueling up with the right
nutrients can affect how well your body performs
and your overall fitness benefits.  Even though
healthy eating is important, there are myths that
hinder your performance if you listen to them.

Almost every woman knows the basic of what they should and should not do during pregnancy.  They know that caffeine should be cut back; they should not smoke, drink alcohol or spend time in any hot tubs.  However more and more studies are being done to see if pregnant women should avoid certain foods for the duration of their pregnancy.    

Alcohol has no food value and is exceedingly limited in its action as a remedial agent. Dr. Henry Monroe says, “every kind of substance employed by man as food consists of sugar, starch, oil and glutinous matter mingled together in various proportions.