Food, wonderful food, yes food may be the fuel that keeps the body’s engine going. But people don’t have it only in order to live. The smell, taste, texture and look of food all appeal to the senses first. Think about a visit to the movies without some munchies to serve as the perfect accompaniment…. [ Continue Reading ]
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Food may be such a significant part of our lives, yet it can sometimes be difficult to make the right choices when it comes to the needs of pregnant women, lactating women, babies, and growing children.
The Milk Express
A glassful of warm milk every morning, believe many people, is the perfect health food that keeps a person going for a long time. The three elements of nutrition, fat, protein and sugar (milk sugar or lactose), are all there in equal measures in milk. It also contains the important minerals, calcium and phosphorus. Milk,… [ Continue Reading ]
Human Milk Bank: Milk for high risk infants
The primary aim of milk banking is to supply human milk to high risk infants who, for some reason or the other, cannot be directly breast fed. The best way to collect milk for the bank is by manual expression into a clean container. It is less likely to be contaminated than that collected by… [ Continue Reading ]
Diet for Pregnancy with Hypertension
If you are pregnant and suffer from hypertension, you may need to watch your salt intake regularly. Consult your gynaecologist for specific instructions concerning your salt and sodium intake. A systematic evaluation of your diet will allow you to identify areas that need specific changes, and that will help alleviate the problem to quite an… [ Continue Reading ]
How much should you eat during pregnancy?
Pregnancy is one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life. Yet, being pregnant is a worryfilled time too. To be certain you’ve done everything right and to make sure that your baby gets a healthy start, it is imperative to know about what you should eat and how much weight you should gain…. [ Continue Reading ]