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Tracy is a nutritional therapist with ten years of experience in the field. The gut and immune health expert and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner believes in addressing the root cause of the problem rather than focusing on the symptoms. She enables her clients to reach their health and wellness goals through personalized dietary strategies and nutrition programs, rest, and exercise. Tracy also writes articles for health magazines and websites, runs online workshops, and maintains her free nutrition resource at tracytredoux.com.
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Apricot belongs to the family of plums, peaches, and cherries and has immense health benefits. But is it safe to consume apricots during pregnancy? Well, this fruit is known to be rich in vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, and phosphorus, all of which are needed in your body during pregnancy. In addition, having apricots when pregnant is also known to strengthen the immune system and improve the baby’s vision. Read on to know more about the benefits of having apricots, its recommended quantity of intake, and a few of its possible side effects during pregnancy. [mj-toc] Can Pregnant Women Eat Apricot? [caption id="attachment_890528" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: Shutterstock[/caption] Yes, apricot is a good source of vitamins A and C, potassium, and iron (1) (2). However, the kernels or seeds of the fruit must not be eaten as they have a certain chemical that can metabolize to cyanide, which is harmful to the mother and the baby. As the edible part of the...
婴儿牛奶是最常见的选择to breastmilk. It is a great source of nutrients that can be served independently or added to various baby foods. So if you are considering including it in your little one’s diet, then continue reading this post. Here we talk about the benefits of cow milk, including if it is safe for toddlers and infants and the right quantity to feed your baby. [mj-toc] When Can Babies Have Cow Milk? Babies can have cow milk only after they are one year or 12 months old, when their body can comfortably process different types of foods (1). [MJ_RELATED_LINKS href="//www.finesse-bg.com/articles/food-ideas-for-your-13-months-baby_00350386/" title="Top 10 Food Ideas For Your 13 Months Baby"] Why Can’t Babies Have Cow Milk Before The Age Of 12 Months? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, babies below the age of 12 months cannot digest cow milk as they can breast milk and formula (2). Cow milk also has a high...
Teenage is a period of numerous hormonal changes, and it can be seen clearly in the case of girls. They want to maintain their figure, owing to which this post on a diet for teenage girls can come in handy. During their teenage years, girls are conscious about how they look and present themselves. But as a parent, you are sure to worry about whether or not they are getting an adequate amount of nutrients or not. Dieting does not refer to fasting or just living on a liquid diet. It mainly aims to have a healthy balanced diet and cut off those extra calories. So what is the right kind of adolescent diet? Read on as we tell you about the importance of a balanced diet for a teenage girl and tips on maintaining it. [mj-toc] Can A Diet Become Unhealthy? [caption id="attachment_875331" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: iStock[/caption] Following a diet plan is good as it will teach discipline and...
Rice cereal is usually the first choice of many parents when they start their babies on solids. In addition, many parents may consider brown rice for babies as their first choice of grain since it is allergen-free. While it is a choice of many adults, parents may want to know why brown rice is good for babies. Brown rice is considered one of the healthiest and most-studied types of rice. It is dense in fiber and nutrition, and therefore, brown rice cereal is the perfect first food for your baby. Read this post to know more about the benefits, nutritional facts, risks, and interesting brown rice recipes for babies. [mj-toc] When Should You Introduce Brown Rice To Babies? Introducing brown rice to the baby when he begins eating solids or during the weaning process is advisable. The current recommendation to start solids for a baby is six months. Nutrition Facts of Brown Rice Babies need nutrient-rich food like brown rice...