Category Archives: Nutrition

Soup It Up

Theoretically, a soup can be any combination of vegetables, meat or fish cooked in liquid. It may be thick (like gumbo) – thin (such as consommé) - smooth (like bisque) or chunky (like chowder or bouillabaisse). By viewing the following video you will learn about ten titillating soup ideas to warm up your winter months. In most cases the flavors in soup mellow and meld with age. So make them ahead of time, cover and refrigerate for up to three days.
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6 Ways to Stop TV’s Influence on Your Kids’ Food Choices

The following article is courtesy of KidsEatRight.org. TV time can take a toll on your child’s nutrition. Why? Many kids spend a fair amount of time in front of the television and research shows they are easily swayed to choose the foods they see advertised. Some of the foods shown in commercials don’t do them any favors when it comes to feeding their growing brains and bodies. Many are high in fat, sugar, sodium and/or calories
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Weight Gain during Pregnancy

When you’re pregnant, you want everything to go by the book. You read, you talk to friends and family, you ask your doctor questions to see if everything is progressing just the way it is supposed to. Weight gain is an inevitable AND essential part of pregnancy, but it is important to avoid putting on too much weight. Excess weight gain during pregnancy actually increases your risk for complications, such as, gestational diabetes or pregnancy-related high blood pressure. Not gaining enough weight
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