(BeWellBuzz) To keep baby growing strong and mom healthy, most pregnant women are advised to add about 300 calories/day to their diet. Lactating women are recommended to add yet another 200 calories, for a full 500 calorie increase. For maximum absorption, the best way to add calories might be to add snacks and small meals rather than three large meals each day. But which ... Continue Reading
Antioxidants May Boost Your Baby's Health
Following a high-fat, high-carb diet during pregnancy may threaten your baby's health, a recent animal-based study[1] from the journal Diabetes suggests. In tests on rats, scientists discovered that loading up on fats and carbs while pregnant may increase the child's risk of obesity[2] and diabetes[3]. However, the study also showed that antioxidants[4] may shield children from ... Continue Reading