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Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring! There are plenty of foods available that will please a kiddo’s palate while keeping your conscience clean. Following are some of Mindful Mama’s favorites: Creating your own pizza with family favorite sauces, cheeses and toppings is a fun way...
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When it comes to feeding a toddler, moms are faced with many questions, decisions and transitions. There are challenges, stand-offs, and even some victories, too. With all of these variables, only one thing is for sure: toddlers have tiny tummies, so it’s important to make their nutrition count...
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Filed under: Nourish_Right4, Nourish, organic, milk, nutrition, goat's milk, nourishment, toddler, soy milk, baby, lactose intolerance, food allergies, rBST
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Information abounds about children’s food allergies and healthy eating — the nuts and bolts of what to feed your child and how to get your kid to eat or not to eat something. Rarely, however, do we hear about what it’s like for moms to deal with their choices or the necessity of prohibiting...
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Pregnancy was the healthiest time in my life. With baby on board, I finally found the motivation I needed to eat right, get enough rest and exercise. But the minute I delivered my son, my focus shifted entirely to him. I wanted the best for him, 24/7, and put myself entirely at his service. What new...
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You are what you eat. That's old news. So is the fact that your diet during pregnancy affects your newborn's health. But the new news is that what you eat in the next nine months can impact your baby's health, as well as your own, for decades to come. Here are easy nutrition tips that will...
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If you’re like many pregnant women, you vowed to eat healthier the minute you found out you were expecting. You may even have started making a mental list of nutritional do’s and don’ts: Eat more calcium-rich foods, get more protein and cut out the caffeine and junk food. Good thing...
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There are things nobody tells you: That your belly will itch so much it feels like the prickle is on the inside. That when traffic makes your husband an hour late, you'll have the phone in hand ready to call the police, absolutely positive that he's become a paraplegic in a five-car pileup. That...
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In the April/May 2008 issue, we gave you tips and recipes that show you how to make the most of your prenatal diet by including more of the things you may not eat on a regular basis—such as more vegetables if you eat a meat-based diet, and more meat and fish if you usually eat vegetarian. Following...
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The ritual of making and drinking tea has been practiced for tens of thousands of years, and for good reason. It's a calming and low-calorie treat any time, and one with countless health benefits. The polyphenols in tea protect your heart, while the antioxidants may lower your risk of cancer. Some...
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Now that you're expecting, your body's nutritional needs are changing, and so will your grocery list. Take along our handy aisle-by-aisle guide to find the best sources of the nutrients you need to ensure a healthy pregnancy — and a healthy baby. PRODUCE Where folate flourishes Start your...
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The thought of pesticide residues, antibiotics and toxic chemicals lurking in your food probably didn’t keep you up at night before you became pregnant. But now that you’re eating for two, you may feel compelled to buy the safest foods available. In fact, a recent survey from The Hartman...
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Follow these basic nutritional guidelines to ensure that you and your baby get what you both need. Moms-to-be need at least the following daily: 3 servings from the milk, yogurt and cheese group 6 ounces from the meat, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts group 3 servings from the fruit group 4 servings...
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The more nutritious your prenatal diet is, the better off you and your baby will be. So those extra 300 daily calories (yup, only 300, and only in your second and third trimesters!) should be carefully chosen. And here's a thought: Keep up the good eating once your baby is born. Because before you...
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When you're pregnant, living a green lifestyle takes on a new importance. Instead of following the trend to ease your eco-guilt, it's about creating a safe and healthy world for your baby to grow and thrive in. But how do you do it? Here are a few hints. • Replace From purchasing and eating...
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Three registered dietitians (and mothers) offer up their best tips for healthy prenatal eating. TIP 1: Eat whole foods. Consume foods as close to their original form as possible; your best bets are fresh fruit and vegetables, 100-percent whole grains, nonfat or low-fat milk products, extra lean meats...
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Even if you typically eat a fairly healthful diet, pregnancy requires some adjustments. You need extra nutrients to keep up with the demands of your changing body and growing baby, and you should avoid certain foods altogether. This doesn't mean you must follow a stringent regimen--or deny yourself...
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Scan the stacks at your local library, and you’ll find shelves bowed with books on how to get pregnant. From the looks of it, one of our most primal functions—the creation of new life—seems a terribly complicated task. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what it has become for the 6...