For years human milk has been researched and studied in hopes to better understand its composition and benefits. In the study published in the British Journal of nutrition entitled “Prebiotic consumption in pregnant and lactating women increases IL-27 expression in human milk,” researchers provide evidence which shows human milk composition can be influenced by prebiotic… Continue Reading
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Probiotics with Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus fermentum Significantly Alters Vaginal Flora and Treats Bacterial Vaginosis (BV).
Urogenital infections affect about one billion people each year. Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is the most prevalent infection worldwide and is characterized by depletion of the indigenous Lactobacilli. The microorganisms that colonize the vaginal vault play a major role in the maintenance of the health of a woman. This is just as important as the healthy… Continue Reading
The Easiest Way to Lose Weight and Stop Night Cravings!
What if there would be a way to lose some weight without exercise, supplementation or dieting? What if you could “melt” your body fat by simply eating at the “right time” of the day? Recent research suggests people who eat their most energy of the day during the first part of the day may reduce… Continue Reading
Childhood Obesity Linked to Maternal Vitamin D Status
Vitamin D is an important fat-soluble vitamin; it is also a hormone that is responsible for enhancing intestinal absorption of some minerals, such as Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphate and Zinc. Vitamin D can be found in fatty fish, but how many of us consume fatty fish every day? The good news is we don’t have… Continue Reading
Why Do Nails Split, Crack or Peel? – Possible Nutritional Causes
If you are getting splitting, brittle or peeling nails once in a while, you are not alone. It seems strange when your healthy, strong, beautiful nails one day start peeling and splitting; and you wonder why that is happening to you. You are thinking back and wondering what did you change in your daily routine… Continue Reading
Does Diet before Pregnancy Affect Babies?
Women who eat healthy before becoming pregnant are 50% less likely to have a preterm birth! A preterm birth is when a child is born before 37 weeks gestational age, also referred to as “preemie”. A study done by the University of Adelaide investigated the diets of 300 Australian women before conception. Results showed that women who ate… Continue Reading
Does Breastfeeding Improve Child Intelligence?
A recent study was designed to show differences in cognitive outcomes among breastfed infants at three intervals of 9 months, 2 years, 4 years, and kindergarten. In the past there have been numerous publications to determine the benefits of breastfeeding on childhood development with mixed results. This study was meant to show a relationship between… Continue Reading
The Nordic Diet: Shed Your Post-Baby Weight Quickly
Pregnancy is a significant life event for women, involving changes in lifestyle habits and eating patterns, as well as gestational weight gain. The natural gestational weight gain is typically a high concern for expectant mothers, as postpartum weight retention can lead to obesity, decreased libido, and poor self-esteem1. However, according to a recent study, adherence… Continue Reading
The New Diet: Listening to When You are Hungry….Then Eat.
Diets that restrict calories have been proven to help the public lose weight, however, most gain the weight back in a short period of time after stopping the diet. In the article entitled, “Sensory-Based Nutrition Pilot Intervention for Women,” the researchers evaluated the effects on women’s weight and overall feelings towards food as they attend… Continue Reading
Is Just Eating Healthy Really Enough for PCOS?
For women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) obesity is a big issue. Losing weight and maintaining a healthy body weight is highly recommended because it helps reduce all other symptoms, one of which is high insulin resistance. Doctors have recommended a low glycemic (low-GI) diet (the recommended diet for diabetics) without a… Continue Reading
