Professional Diet

Posted on Monday, 24th August 2009 by admin

Protein is the building block for the immense development and growth of cells and tissues in both the mother and infant, and it is important to get the right quantity and quality of dietary protein to meet these nutritional demands.

Protein Needs During Pregnancy

The mother’s food habits and nutritional health during pregnancy as well as before conception influence the outcome of the pregnancy and the health of the baby. For both the obvious changes and the many complex changes not seen during pregnancy, dietary changes are required.

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Posted on Sunday, 23rd August 2009 by admin

There have been a lot of talks lately about an unusual berry called acai (pronounced as ah-sah-ee). It is claimed to be a very healthy fruit which promotes weight loss. Is it a miraculously good berry or acai has simply been advertised too much?

The berries come from acai palm or aqai which is native to Central and South America, especially to Brazil and Peru. They grow in swamps and floodplains which explains the origin of the name: acai is a European adaptation of a Tupian word iwasai which means “fruit that cries or expels water”. It

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Posted on Saturday, 22nd August 2009 by admin

I’ve been searching for a simple, alkaline greek salad dressing that actually tastes good and is all natural, and I think I finally found it.  An alkaline diet is becoming more popular to help people correct their body’s pH balance and return to a normal state that is easier to stay thin as well as to stay disease free.  The alkaline diet is great for if you have digestion or constipation problems, and also helps those that can’t lose weight to lose it, as well as to correct a multitude of health problems per it’s biggest advocates.  I’ve personally found that when I consume a more alkaline diet, I feel better, my digestion is better, I have no heart burn, and less gastrointestinal discomfort, so I do believe it does some of the things it claims to personally.

Here is my simple recipe for an alkaline lemon juice based salad dressing – enjoy!

1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed.  I found that this is usually 2-3 whole lemons depending on their size and how juicy they are.

1/2 cup olive oil extra virgin I like to substitute about 1/8 of this 1/2 cup with water to lessen the fat content and that works fine.

1 Tablespoon of sea salt.  Please don’t use regular table salt, sea salt is more alkaline in nature.

4 cloves of garlic pressed through a garlic press.

1 teaspoon or oregano

1 teaspoon of parsley

1 teaspoon of sweet basil.

I mix this all together in my mini food processor and whirl it around a few times.  It will come out with a light lemon yellow color.  You can referigerate it, but it will separate and need to be shaken prior to each use.  It is delicious and flavorful, especially as it sits longer, and you barely need any of this dressing on your salad, so it last forever. Trust me, don’t over

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Posted on Thursday, 20th August 2009 by admin

Brain food

Older adults in low- to middle-income countries seem to have a lower risk of dementia if they regularly eat fish, according to a new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

This comes on the heels of another recent study questioning the anti-dementia protective effect of fish consumption.

Almost 15,000 people were surveyed in China, India, Cuba, Domincan Republic, Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela.  As fish intake increased – from never, to some days of the week, to most or all days of the week – dementia prevalence dropped by 19% for each increase of intake.  Data for the effect were less convincing for Indian populations. 

The prevalence of dementia also tended to rise with meat consumption.

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Posted on Wednesday, 19th August 2009 by admin

Being pregnant is an important job. A woman must maintain a healthy appetite to provide the proper nourishment for her growing baby. However, once the baby is born a woman is often left with a few extra pounds that she may want to shed. Before starting any weight loss routine it is important to wait until your doctor says it is okay to diet and exercise. The body needs time to heal from delivery and therefore it is necessary to give yourself some time before rushing to lose post pregnancy weight.

For women that decide to breastfeed after birth, it is important to realize that restricting calories for weight loss can often result in lactating problems with breast milk.

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Posted on Wednesday, 19th August 2009 by admin

Just because there’s bread at the table and fat-infused fettuccine alfredo on the menu at the Italian restaurant doesn’t mean your only option is to throw in the napkin and either blow the diet or eat nothing but a salad. By making these tips habit, you can still enjoy Italian food.

The Bread Issue

First of all, let’s put to rest the Italian diet notion that you must request the bread be taken off the table or abstain from eating it while it is sitting in front of you. In general, it’s a ludicrous suggestion unless you’re eating alone or with other dieters.

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