The time to think about having a healthy baby begins long before conception. The mother-to-be must give up bad habits, be in good physical condition, and consume a nutritious diet before she becomes pregnant in the first place. But women aren't the only one in the relationship who needs to prepare. Dad needs to jump on board "team baby" as well.
The quickest way to ensure a baby will not be born healthy: keep
The cliche, turning over a new leaf, connects beautifully with autumn. As the gold, orange, and red leaves fall from the trees, one can choose to think about the tiny buds that will take their place next spring instead. It may sound counter-intuitive, but I propose that we should think of fall as a time for beginning again, and not as a time to curl up into a ball for hibernation.
For a man who has let his health go, now is the time
Moms and dads, please take this advice to heart: food does not equal love. A candy bar given to a young child after a fall, or a banana split each day after school to celebrate another day of learning may seem harmless enough. But when food becomes a symbol of comfort and/or love to a child, then serious problems may occur.
Do you remember the stereotypical Italian mom who constantly begs her child to eat...anything and everything? Pasta, sauce, bread, meatballs, sausage...she fills the child's plate again and
We are all trying to make healthier choices when we prepare meals for ourselves and for our loved ones. With all of the information we now have available to us, it has become easier than ever before. Sometimes the problem is not the tasty meal options, but giving in to cravings between meals that can be not so healthy. There are options that will not only satisfy your cravings, but that are also healthy alternatives to giving in to those hankerings that can ruin your whole diet for the day. This
