A new baby is a milestone and means having to make changes. If you aren't feeding him/her infant formula, a new breastfeeding diet is in order. What you put into your body makes a difference to your baby's health. We indicate what foods you should and shouldn't eat during breastfeeding and suggest lifestyle changes that you should make if you choose this route.…
All new moms fret over their babies' well-being. Proper nutrition is essential, and there are foods you need to avoid when breastfeeding. A breastfeeding mom passes on the nutrients she absorbs to her baby, so eating right is critical. Why nutrition is critical for breastfeeding moms The right nutrients, at the appropriate levels, are essential for a breastfeeding mom and her baby. Breast…
If you adopt the following healthy habits, you'll significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer, study shows. Many believe reducing the risk of breast cancer should be at the forefront of people’s minds rather than the focus solely being on early detection, chemotherapy, radiation and surgery that often leaves women feeling self-conscious. The word cancer terrifies most people. What if there was a…
The thought of breast cancer is scary and troubles women worldwide. What may cause you to raise your eyebrows is that women in Asian countries such as China have lower incidences of the illness. Dietary preferences may explain this phenomenon. What is breast cancer? Simply put, mammary cancer happens when cells in the breast turn rogue. They grow fast, forming tumors which a…