Posts Tagged nutrition
Crash Diet – Wreck Your Health
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Diet and Nutrition on September 8, 2011
Author: Medtopicwriter Team Member, Amy E. Shoultz, Ph.D. Almost all of us have tried to shed a few quick pounds to look good for a big event–maybe your High School Reunion or Wedding Day…or, simply to squeeze into a pair of skinny jeans. We’ve also likely all experienced gaining the weight back after the special […]
Lose the Paunch with Paleo Nutrition
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Diet and Nutrition on June 13, 2011
The term, Paleo nutrition, refers to a diet that seeks to imitate the primal eating habits of our Paleolithic ancestors. This ancestral concept of nutrition and lifestyle requires that people eat common foods that our Paleolithic ancestors might have hunted and gathered. Proponents of the program feel that the human body metabolizes natural, unprocessed […]
Pregnancy – Eating For Two or Just You?
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Women's Health Topics on February 8, 2011
Practicing nutritionally sound, well-balanced eating habits during pregnancy is an essential ingredient in a satisfying and healthy pregnancy. Understanding which foods to avoid and which foods to include in your diet can help you make the healthiest choices for you and your baby. Eating for Two? Contrary to popular belief, studies reveal that pregnant women […]
Modeling a Healthy Lifestyle for Your Child
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Parenting, Pediatric Health on February 4, 2011
According to research, kids tend to model their parents’ behavior as they grow and throughout adulthood. This means that if you practice healthy habits and a balanced lifestyle, you child is more likely to do so as well. This means that if your child sees you exercising, eating right, reading, rather than watching television, and […]
Breast Is Best — Nursing Nutrition Tips — Part III of III
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Pediatric Health on February 4, 2011
It’s just as important to eat a balanced, nutrient-rich diet after giving birth as it was during pregnancy – especially if you plan to breastfeed your baby. Pregnant women often experience elevated appetites. Breastfeeding may cause a rise in hunger for the new mom as well. Your body burns about 500 or more additional calories […]
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