Tag: nutrition
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What Happens Every Time I Attempt to Diet
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother of a nearly five-year-old, I find myself still grappling with the remnants of baby weight. Some days, I embrace my new curves and accept my 40-something body, complete with its little imperfections. Yet, during moments like bathing suit shopping, I can’t help but long for my carefree teenage body,…
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Starbucks Commits to Donating All Unused Food to Those in Need
Get Pregnant Fast The Starbucks logo shines brightly outside a branch in Dublin, Ireland, as the company rolls out its new initiative. Starbucks is stepping up with its innovative FoodShare program, aiming to provide meals for those in need while simultaneously reducing food waste. Have you ever considered what happens to the fresh food that…
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It’s Time to Break Free from Detox Trends
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where extreme diets and detox fads are often celebrated, I find myself quietly reflecting on the motivations behind such choices. While I might feel sympathy towards those who have genuine health issues like celiac disease or diabetes, my observation is that many detox enthusiasts don’t fall into those categories.…
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Excessive Pregnancy Weight Gain: Why It Sticks Around, Moms Say “Duh”
Get Pregnant Fast Are you still clinging to that baby weight two, five, or even twenty years after giving birth? You’re far from alone in this experience. A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals a not-so-surprising fact: women who gain more than the recommended weight during pregnancy are likely to…
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A Heartfelt Request to My Kids: Just One Simple Vegetable, Please
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Max and Lily, I know it might feel a bit overwhelming, so I’m framing this as a question instead of a demand—or a bribe for a sweet treat, which it secretly is. So, here it is again, kindly but firmly: Could you please eat just one vegetable? I get it; your…
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Mom Outraged After School BMI Check Leaves Daughter Refusing to Eat
Get Pregnant Fast A mother in the UK is expressing her anger after a school BMI assessment led her young daughter to go two days without food. As parents, we strive to instill a healthy body image and good habits in our children, but external influences can sometimes derail those efforts. Recently, a mother named…
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I Refuse to Surrender My Love for Cheese—No Matter What the Experts Say
Get Pregnant Fast When my youngest child arrived, he struggled with colic, which was later identified as a dairy intolerance. As a result, I had to eliminate all dairy from my diet while I was nursing. I did it out of love for him, but once he weaned, I reunited with cheese as if it…
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Is It Time to Move On from the Detox Trend?
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, it feels like every grocery store aisle or pharmacy is packed with products—pills, potions, and trendy drinks—all claiming to detoxify your body. This barrage of marketing can easily lead to the belief that you need to cleanse not just your insides, but also rid yourself of toxic relationships and…
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I’m Not Committed to Feeding My Kids Only Organic Foods, and That’s Okay
Get Pregnant Fast As a child of the ’90s, I can’t help but chuckle at the food culture I grew up with. Back then, health-conscious parents were few and far between, and we thrived on snacks like Cool Ranch Doritos and Little Debbies. Organic was just a buzzword that didn’t exist in our vocabulary, and…