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The jealousy-inducing-weight-loss that some mothers can pull off after birth has, for some time, been a topic of debate. Some attribute it to factors such as genes, and spending an exorbitant amount of time in the gym. However, a trending idea in weight loss is the idea that breast feeding can aid in weight loss. To some this may seem absurd, but recent studies suggest that breast feeding could in fact promote post birth weight loss.
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What does the Garmin-Transitions pro cycling team use as a staple of their diet when they are stacking up wins? The traditional answer may be wheat, or more specifically gluten, but according to Men’s Journal, gluten could actually be counter-productive. In the hands of Dr. Lim the team has decided to go a more outlandish route and has completely rejected the idea of gluten laden diets. If this sounds crazy to anyone, be relieved to know it sounded even crazier to the team. “Their first reaction was, ‘What? No! We can’t race the Tour de France without pasta,’ ” Recalls Garmin’s CEO Jonathan Vaughters. But in the end, any team member will tell you – it works.
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Childhood obesity is on the rise with about 17 percent of American children being considered overweight. According to a new study, “kids snack three times a day and chips, candy and other junk foods now account for more than 27 percent of children’s daily caloric intake,” reports CBS News. The snacks children consume on a daily basis add about 168 calories to their daily diets. “To put 168 extra calories per day in perspective: at 3,500 calories per pound, that translates to 17.5 extra pounds a year,” states CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook.
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Pregnant women are already under strict orders by the doctor to protect not only their health, but their growing baby’s. New research suggests that if pregnant women consume particular foods it might raise the baby’s risk of allergies or asthma later in their life.
According to Health.com, a study by American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology in New Orleans says the plus side is if women avoid eggs, nuts and milk during and after pregnancy it may help prevent the child from developing these unfortunate problems in their life.
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What mom doesn’t get that pang in their heart when standing outside their babies room while they wail? Teaching babies to sleep on their own is definitely tough but absolutely necessary.
According to MomLogic.Com, keeping a routine with bedtime is very important. Put together a peaceful atmosphere that encourages sleep. Laying your child down yourself while they are sleepy but awake is best. That moment between when your baby is sleepy and when they fall asleep can be really hard.
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Our First Lady has made it a goal of hers while in office to make major headway in children’s obesity. The Food and Drug Administration will start to make sure food companies create customer friendly labels along with beverage companies adding calorie information on the front of their products. The American Academy of Pediatrics asked doctors to begin watching over their younger patient’s body mass index.
The Washington Post reports that $10 billion will be spent over the next 10 years giving schools more money for healthier food, this is being encouraged by the Obama Administration.
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According to KidsHealth.Org, kids break their bones a lot; which leads you to the question, are they getting enough calcium? Osteoporosis is a scary disease that affects many people, but can be easily avoided by changing the diet. Adding calcium enriched foods, vitamin D and exercise can keep those bones strong and healthy.
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According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the Journal of Nutrition and the University of Copenhagen there are more reasons than one to love dark chocolate.
The most widely known reason that dark chocolate is so good for you is its extreme richness in antioxidants. Multiple studies have proven three different reasons why dark chocolate is a must eat.
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Ever get the feeling that your heart is on fire…in a bad way? Then you probably are accustomed to heartburn. There are foods that should be avoided to keep that fiery sensation away.
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Obesity is overpowering America as little progress is being made in preventing the disease. This chronic disease is predicted to overwhelm the health-care system, and is expected to add a drastic $344 billion annually to total health spending by 2018.
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This might be a check mark/win for the vegetarian category, but you do not need to solely rely on supplements and power shakes to help your body kill the bad guys, just shop down the produce isle.
Fruits and vegetables, aka “super foods” are chock full of super-power antioxidants.
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