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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 ... READ MORE
Soy has spent a lot of time in the spotlight in recent years, linked to lowering cholesterol levels and halting heart disease. The legume also packs a nutritional wallop during pregnancy. ... READ MORE
It may be tempting to trash your healthy eating habits during pregnancy. After all, you’re going to get big no matter what you eat, right? Not so fast. Experts say that making nutrition ... READ MORE
(This is not a medically approved approach to prenatal nutrition, it's just what I've been doing!)I came down with a stomach bug last week. First I figured it was morning sickness revisited. ... READ MORE
Before you were pregnant, you probably didn’t think twice about enjoying a tuna-fish sandwich, a salad sprinkled with blue cheese or a glass of red wine. After all, tuna is brimming with ... READ MORE
Like most people, we Americans adore what caffeine does—it gives us that jolt from a Coke, that mild kick from a Hershey’s bar, that boost from a coffee break. No wonder the average American ... READ MORE
Almost every pregnant woman can look back to her early weeks of pregnancy and recall some type of risky behavior. For some it’s the headache tablet, the dental X-ray or the hair dye that ... READ MORE
now, more than ever, taking care of yourself is top priority. With your baby developing inside you, you know you should get the most out of what you’re eating. You also know that you need ... READ MORE