Detoxing is a hot health trend these days. Wherever you look, it seems that people are mentioning and recommending that we detox ourselves via complicated detox plans. But detoxing is not so simple as drinking lemon infused water for a couple weeks. Read on to learn the ins and outs of detoxing and how to actually detox to improve your…
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Eating Rice: The Myths and Facts
Rice is one of the most popular grains eaten in the world right now. Part of it is due to its versatility and ability to grow in tough environments. Lately, rice has become the target of myths and misconceptions concerning its healthiness. Read on to learn about the most popular rice myths and whether or not they are true. 1.…
Read MoreCholesterol: Here’s What You Need to Know
Cholesterol is one of those things you always hear about. You know it is important to reduce it (sort of) and that you should avoid raising your cholesterol levels. But that’s just the beginning of what cholesterol is all about. It turns out that the cholesterol problem is not that simple. Read on to learn all you need to know…
Read MoreCommon Nutritional Concerns for Children and What You Can Do About it.
Parents are always concerned about the eating habits of their toddlers. Breast milk should be given to the child according to the work schedule of the mother. Expressed breast milk can be fed to the baby if the mother is working. All the meals and snacks should provide the toddler with the required quantities of all the essential nutrients for…
Read MoreIs Alcohol Safe During Pregnancy?
Conventional wisdom states that alcohol and pregnancy do not mix. You will be hard pressed to find any doctor willing to encourage you to drink alcoholic beverages while you’re pregnant. But while you may not find a doctor to say that you should bit drinking during pregnancy, you can find quite a few who will say you can have a…
Read MoreCan a vegetarian diet meet your nutritional needs?
Vegetarians are individuals who do not eat meat and seafood. There are several different classes of vegetarians. Lacto-ovo-vegetarians, for example, are those that will eat plant-based foods in addition to eggs, milk, and dairy products. Lacto-vegetarians will only consume dairy products apart from plant-based foods while vegans will only consume plant-based foods and abstain from eating dairy products as well.…
Read MoreKarva Chauth Fast During Pregnancy: Here are a Few Points to Consider
Karva Chauth is an important part of Indian culture and is celebrated by women observing a fast for the long lives of their husbands. It is celebrated especially in North India. While many fasts can be observed consuming fruits, drinking fluids, and nuts, the Karva Chauth is special as women do not drink or eat from sunrise to sunset. However,…
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