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Pregnancy Diet: Can One Bad Meal Impact Your Wellbeing?

May 4th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

We all know the importance of a well balanced healthy diet and the long term benefits it provides. We also know that nutrition is even more important during pregnancy. But is there any harm in eating “bad foods” on rare occasions or in moderation?

A recent study indicates that one “bad” meal can negatively impact your body’s ability to handle stress. This is significant because it highlights the negative impact that a single meal can have on your body. There is an immediate negative impact on your body’s reactivity to stress as a result of eating poorly.

The study was not pregnancy specific, but would equally apply for pregnant women. In my opinion, the results of this study are even more important during pregnancy and other high stress situations.

During pregnancy your body is going through a tremendous amount of change and is under a lot of stress for an entire nine month period. Your body’s ability to cope with this stress can have a significant impact on your health, emotional wellbeing and possibly the severity of your pregnancy symptoms. The fact that one unhealthy meal can negatively impact your body’s ability to cope with stress is very alarming and something that you need to consider. 

Eating an occasional “bad” meal during pregnancy will not cause significant health problems for you or your baby. However, it can have a negative impact on your stress handling abilities for that day. You may want to consider these consequences before deciding to stray from your normal healthy diet.

For more information about this medical study, please visit:

Full Medical Study Available Here

If you notice that you are having a bad day and are not able to cope as well as normal, something you ate may be responsible. If you do eat poorly, you should pay special attention to how you feel and react to evaluate the impact that your food choices are having on you.

Please keep this in mind when you are designing your pregnancy nutrition program. You are what you eat! 

 

To Your Health,

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Pregnancy Fitness Guide

March 30th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

Pregnancy and giving birth are two of the most wonderful experiences that you will have as a woman.  You’re excited but you’re also a little nervous or worried.Worried about what to eat, how much weight you should gain, what exercises you should be doing, etc.  You want to ensure a healthy pregnancy for you and your baby.  (You’re also hoping you can get back into your old swimsuit soon after having your baby).  These feelings are normal.

You need at least one good resource that you can rely on to answer your questions. 

Although there are a lot of pregnancy resources on the market, there is one resource that has really captured my attention.  Why?  Because it is comprehensive and it’s gotten fantastic feedback from others.

You may have heard of the resource, it’s called “The Slim Mom Secrets System”.

This resource covers everything about having a fit and healthy pregnancy.  Including how you can get back to your pre-pregnancy shape (or better) within 30 - 60 days.  The pre and post pregnancy exercise videos are especially helpful.  Here’s a sample of what’s included:

1. what foods, supplements, beauty products, and exercises are safe, or dangerous, during each trimester;
2. simple tricks to prevent some of pregnancy’s most unpleasant side effects like acne, varicose veins, saggy breasts and cellulite;
3. an inexpensive and 100% natural nutrient you can take while you’re pregnant that has been shown in scientific studies to increase a baby’s IQ;
4. three foods you should eat while you’re pregnant (and after) to help prevent postpartum depression;
5. what time of day is best for eating to help your baby grow, and not your waistline; and
6. what you can do to increase your chances of having a shorter and easier labor, etc.

There’s a lot more and the program comes with an 8 week money back guarantee.  You should look at the website and consider taking advantage of their current special promotion.  It’s a very good price.

 

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