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Diet Bites, an authoritative source on weight loss. How to Pull a Sweet Tooth Painlessly - If sugar is your Diet Vice, try this original out-of-the-diet-box tip from Diet Bites. Yes, you really can have your cake and eat it too - at least you can with this savvy diet tip. continue Bad Foods vs Good Foods - Which foods are bad and which foods are good? Sometimes it's good to be naughty. continue 7 Hot Tamales - Is your diet a real gas in a bad way? The reasons why and how to turn down the gas while your weight loss scales deflate. continue
March Diet: Baa OR Roar? - Is your diet coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb OR coming in like a lamb and going out like a lion? How to make your weight loss scales roar with sheepishly delight. continue Can You Feel the Weight Loss Tonight? - Although weight scales are hip when it comes to determining weight loss, a drop in the number on the scales isn't the best indicator of 'fat' loss. continue Weight Loss Tips for Teens - An increase in weight loss surgery for teens is increasing, an indication that obesity isn't picky when it comes to its victims. While drastic measures may be necessary for some teens, our savvy weight loss tips can trim pounds quickly and safely without the use of a knife. continue What Causes Weight Gain? - Too many carbs? Stress, which in turn creates belly fat? Inadequate exercise? The answer is very simple.... continue | Unlikely Causes of Weight Gain | Natural Causes of Weight Gain Free Quick Meals Menus for Dieters - Step out of that furry cave dress & loincloth and into the Modern Day World with these tasty, low calorie menus that won't blow your diet and that will leave you with enough time on your hands for more important things - like candle making. continue Daylight Savings Time May Contribute to Weight Gain - Getting in an extra hour of sleep amid the sweeping-in of autumn is sweet music to the Sandman but doing such may have our weight scales on the upswing. To demonstrate our point, meet Todd who has just awoken from his extended slumber, a gift from Mr. Daylight Savings Time.... continue Weight Loss Tips for Teens - An increase in weight loss surgery for teens is surging, an indication that obesity isn't picky when it comes to victims. While drastic measures may be necessary for some teens, our savvy weight loss tips can trim pounds quickly and safely without the use of a knife. continue Super Foods - One of the best-kept secrets of the Food Pyramid. continue Bad Foods vs Good Foods - Which foods are bad and which foods are good? Sometimes it's good to be naughty. continue The Best 3 Day Diet Plan - Getting portions under control can place an individual on the fast track to weight loss. While three to five-course meals may be the standard, the Diet Bites 3 Day Diet places the focus on one-food meals that are nutritious, which in turn assists the dieter by getting a handle on portion control. continue How Much Should I Weigh? Recommended weight based on gender and height plus daily calorie needs. continue The Pyramid Diet™ - Our Pyramid Diet is based on the USDA Food Pyramid daily food recommendations with the idea that when an individual eats the recommended daily calories for their recommended weight, the extra weight will naturally come off. Basically, it's the closest thing that one can get to a 'no-diet diet'. continue Weight Loss Tips for Non-Dieters - Looking to drop pounds or healthy-up without going on an official diet plan? Then we've got a few hot zingers just for you to help shrink that belt buckle down a few notches. continue
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Pregnancy & Diet Nutrition
It's common for the pregnant mother to seek as much information surrounding pregnancy as possible - whether it's her first child, or her tenth child. Questions might include: "What should I expect? What are the risks? How will having a baby impact my personal level of health, as well as the way that my body looks? How much weight should I gain during pregnancy? (recommendation listed below)" Simply put - the pregnant mother's expectations, potential risks and health are all impacted by a single element: The Daily Diet. Achieving proper nutrition during pregnancy can cut health risks, produce a healthier baby, and protect the expectant mother's personal health. Vital Nutrients Found in the Daily Diet During Pregnancy & How Deficiencies Impact Mother's & Baby's Health A question that we are often asked is, "Can I go on a diet while I'm pregnant or while I am breastfeeding?"
Our answer is, "Oh yes but NOT a calorie-restricted diet, rather a diet rich in the special nutrients that the body requires during pregnancy, as well as the breastfeeding phase." There are exceptions. On those rare occasions when risks are associated with the weight of the pregnant woman, the attending physician may opt to place the patient on a calorie-restricted diet to cut those risks. And of course, the daily diet of any pregnant woman should only be prescribed by the attending physician to ensure proper nutrients for optimum health for both mother and child, as well as the proper development of the unborn child. As an example, look how the common nutrients listed below play a huge role in the pregnant woman's daily diet: Calcium - When the pregnant mother does not consume adequate calcium, the fetus pulls calcium from the mother for bone-building purposes. Consuming adequate calcium helps protect the mother's bone health, as well as build strong bones in the unborn baby. Pregnant women over the age of 18 should consume 1,000 milligrams of daily calcium; pregnant mothers-to-be under the age of 18 should consume 1,300 milligrams of daily calcium. A great source of calcium is skim milk - which oddly enough is higher in calcium content than whole milk. Other great sources of calcium include foods located in the dairy food group.
Folate - Builds protein tissues. Insufficient folate consumption results in a higher risk of birth defects such as spina bifida. Because these health risks for the unborn child often occur before the woman is aware that a pregnancy exists, it's important to consume sufficient folate in the daily diet when a woman is not practicing preventative pregnancy. Foods rich in folate include: broccoli, dark green vegetables and oranges. The recommended daily allowance for folate in pregnant women is 400 milligrams. Iron - Necessary for maintaining both mother and baby blood supplies as well as the baby's iron stores. Recommended daily allowance is 27 milligrams for all pregnant women. Protein - Necessary for health of muscles, uterus, breasts, blood supply and developing infant's tissues. Insufficient protein risks include low-birth weight for infant which places baby at higher risk. The recommended daily allowance for folate in all pregnant women is 60 grams. Zinc- Insufficient zinc consumption may result in long labor and delivering a baby with a low-birth weight which places the baby at higher health risks. Recommended daily allowance is 11 milligrams for pregnant women over the age of 18 and 12 milligrams for those under 18. Most pregnant women are prescribed a vitamin tablet by their physicians to ensure proper nutrition. However, achieving optimum nutrition naturally through the foods and beverages consumed is the best method for obtaining the nutrients the body requires during pregnancy. Recommended Daily Diet During Pregnancy, Including Recommended Pounds to Gain During Pregnancy
During the second trimester, it is also recommended that the pregnant woman increase her daily diet by 300 calories as pregnancy increases the body's daily energy (calorie) needs. It's also important to keep in mind that age, muscle mass, current weight and activity level are just a few of the other elements that factor into the Daily Diet Calorie-Consumption Equation. Given such, it's important for the pregnant women to abide by the following Health Rules of Pregnancy:
Postpartum Weight Loss
What about dieting after pregnancy? Because it takes the body about six months to rebound after pregnancy, we feel that it's best to allow the body to naturally recover before going on a stringent restricted-calorie diet. However, there are many other things that you can do to trim down during this phase. For one - that little bundle of joy is guaranteed to keep you on your toes! As your body rebounds, make it a point to incorporate daily exercise into your routine. Although baby will keep you on your toes, it's important to embrace activity that is not related to stress. Unfortunately, much of baby's needs are accompanied with a low level of stress such as racing to change wet diapers, racing between the laundry room and the baby's room and so forth. On the positive side, there are also many new-baby activities that can serve to relieve stress, such as breastfeeding, rocking baby and savoring the intense feeling of love that you feel. Postpartum Diet What foods are an important part of the postpartum diet?
Great Food Choices for the Postpartum Diet Include the following: Salmon, trout, cod, pecans, cashews, almonds, apples, bananas, pears, bananas, melon, cranberries, blueberries, strawberries, dried fruits, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, corn, potatoes, yams, spinach, tomatoes, kidney beans, navy beans, brown beans, oatmeal, brown rice, barley, whole wheat bread, cream of wheat, cream of rice, and flaxseeds. Postpartum Diet & Weight Gain Because the body is in a state of rebound, weight gain can easily occur. To add to the weight gain potential, the postpartum stage is filled with so many adaptations which create fertile grounds for weight gain. The following are a few hot-spots to look for that may help you keep weight gain at bay: - Avoid grazing. Make time to sit down and enjoy meals. - Plan out daily snacks. Raw fruit, raw vegetables, small slices of cheese with whole grain crackers and jerky make awesome choices for the postpartum diet. - Avoid missing meals which can lead to bingeing. - Keep a lid on foods high in sugar and fat content as these quickly tack on unwanted pounds. - As with pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe a daily vitamin to supplement your nutritional needs. If you are breastfeeding, you'll want to discuss your dairy intake with your doctor as well. - Take time out for YOU! Return to Article Index Within This Section
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