Tag: healthy eating
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Why I’m Choosing to Let My Child Experience School Lunches
Get Pregnant Fast As my daughter prepares to start kindergarten, I find myself pondering how to approach the school cafeteria meals. Growing up in the ’90s, I was never allowed to buy school lunches. For one, my mom struggled to find options that wouldn’t trigger my allergies; for another, she deemed the lunches to be…
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Caught Off Guard and Overwhelmed by My Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast So there I was, feeling pretty confident about my third pregnancy, convinced I had this whole baby-on-board thing figured out. But then, I started experiencing some unusual symptoms that threw me for a loop. First, I found myself inexplicably thirsty. I mean, I was chugging down a liter of water as soon…
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25 Delicious Snacks for Breastfeeding Moms to Boost Energy and Milk Supply
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re a breastfeeding mom, you’re likely juggling a lot—feeding, changing, and soothing your little one. Amidst all this, it’s essential to keep your energy levels up and ensure a healthy milk supply. Here’s a list of 25 easy and nutritious snacks that are perfect for nursing moms, whether you make them…
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Getting Your Child to Eat Their Veggies: Creative Strategies
Get Pregnant Fast If your little ones happily munch on their greens, consider yourself lucky. But let’s face it, most of us aren’t blessed with kids who love vegetables as much as some celebrities. For many families, there might be just a handful of “acceptable” veggies that don’t end up as projectiles during dinner. Even…
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Why My Kids Dine at 3 P.M. (And You Might Want to Consider It Too)
Get Pregnant Fast Feeding children can often feel like a daunting task. Take it from me—my oldest is a notoriously picky eater, while my youngest has an insatiable sweet tooth and can barely sit still long enough to finish a meal. As a result, mealtimes can sometimes resemble a chaotic circus act! However, I’ve come…
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If You Prefer Preservative-Free Fruit Pouches, Mold Might Be a Concern
Get Pregnant Fast A recent recall of fruit pouches is reigniting concerns on social media. A well-known brand, FruitSqueeze, has initiated a voluntary recall of certain applesauce pouches due to “quality issues.” Residue from the production process was discovered in two pumps at one of their facilities, prompting the recall. Fortunately, there have been no…
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Why I’ll Never Embrace the Paleo Diet: A Love Affair with Bread
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest: I’m not one to shy away from indulging in my favorite comfort foods. Sure, those jeans of mine might feel just a tad too tight, and that jiggly bit I didn’t notice before is making itself known. But every year (okay, multiple times a year), I find myself contemplating…
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Parents, It’s Time to Stop Bribing Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies
Get Pregnant Fast Getting children to consume their greens can be one of the most daunting tasks for parents. But would you ever consider incentivizing them with cash to munch on those carrots? Surprisingly, research suggests that this approach may actually yield results. A study conducted at Utah State University revealed that children were more…
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The Impact of Cooking Shows on Your Waistline
Get Pregnant Fast A recent study published in the journal Appetite shed light on a surprising correlation between cooking shows and body weight. Researchers surveyed 501 women aged 21-35, identified as the primary “nutritional gatekeepers” for their families, to understand where they sourced their meal ideas. The findings revealed that women who relied on cooking…
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Pre-K Teacher Criticizes Mom for Packing Oreos in Her Child’s Lunch
Get Pregnant Fast Every day, I prepare the same lunch for my pre-K child: a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a piece of fruit, some crackers, and a juice box. Do I consider it the epitome of health? Not exactly. But I know he’ll actually eat it, and that’s what really matters to me. I…