Short Answer - Wondering what foods to avoid during pregnancy? It's a good question. You want to avoid foods that are raw, undercooked, high in mercury, or potentially spoiled. This means you should stay away from sushi, raw oysters, fish with high mercury levels, raw or undercooked eggs, deli meats and hot dogs (just to name a few). Read on to le.... Read More
Let’s face it, there's a lot of confusion out there about eggs. Are they healthy? Are they not? Didn’t we hear they were high in cholesterol or something? I mean, if they were so good for you, why would “deviled” eggs be a thing? We get it. Eggs have gotten a bad rap over the years, but we're here to tell you that they can be a healthy ad.... Read More
Did you know that in the United States, one out of every 160 pregnancies results in stillbirth? It’s a shocking statistic about a tragic event that has leaves many women wondering what went wrong. Medical professionals have also wondered, and a recent Australian study may bring us closer to the answer. Stillbirth, the death of a child after the .... Read More
It's an exciting and challenging time when you are expecting. While you might not feel like hitting the gym full force with your growing belly, exercise during pregnancy can be a health boost for expecting moms. From shorter labor times, to helping you get a good night's sleep; regular exercise during pregnancy offers a host of benefits for you an.... Read More
Trying to lose weight by sticking to diet soda or low-sugar desserts? You may need to rethink your game plan. A new study confirms that choosing artificial sweeteners doesn’t really help when it comes to slimming down or maintaining your health. Researchers at the University of Manitoba’s George and Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation rev.... Read More