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Why You Need Calcium Supplements

calcium
I don’t recommend supplements often (food is the smartest source for nutrients), but when it comes to boosting your bones, a calcium supplement can be effective — as long as you pick the right ones. Think you’re covered with a multivitamin? Nope! Find out why.

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Healthy Pregnancy: Planning Ahead in the Kitchen

Apple and Pear Muffins
I’m due in a few short weeks. Once my baby arrives, most of my time and energy will go to him or her — at least until we get into a routine. To spare my husband and me endless nights of takeout, I’m planning ahead by stocking my fridge and freezer with some delicious and healthy foods. Here’s what’s cooking.

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Choosing the Right Type of Tuna

grilled tuna
We’ve featured lots of tuna recipes this week, but now we want to go back to basics: choosing between the different types. There are so many options — water or oil-packed? Canned or fresh? Chunk light or albacore?

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5 Snacks to Fight Off Hunger

cottage cheese
For me, snacking is a must! It helps me get from one meal to the next — no headaches, drops in energy or stomach rumbling. My secret: choosing snacks that contain hunger-fighting ingredients. Here are five favorites.

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Feeding Your Fussy Toddler

feeding a toddler
My two year old is as feisty as toddlers get, but one thing is for sure — food is her friend. It wasn’t so easy with my two older kids, who were both pickier eaters. With some trial and error (and a lot of frustration), I found ways to get them on track. Hopefully, these hints for feeding your finicky toddler will help you, too.

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Healthy Pregnancy: Supplement Picks

I’m not a big fan of supplements and try to get all my nutrients from healthy foods, but when you’re pregnant, your body needs an extra boost from a few key nutrients.

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Meet This Grain: Oats

oatmeal
We’re all pretty familiar with old-fashioned rolled oats, but there’s more to this whole grain than oatmeal.

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Healthy Pregnancy: Judgment Calls

coffee cup
There are a few schools of thought about avoiding caffeine, alcohol and artificial sweeteners. Here is how I’m approaching it.

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Peanut Butter: Good or Bad?

peanut butter
I’m a peanut butter fanatic, but I always warn my clients that all peanut butters are not the same. Peanut butter is good, but some kinds can be bad. Don’t worry — I’ll explain.

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Healthy Pregnancy: Making Food Your Friend, Not the Enemy

No doubt, being pregnant is wonderful, but there are definitely a few things that aren’t so fabulous. Eating especially can bring on the problems, but food can also be your friend in times of need.

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On Fruit Juice: Good or Bad?, CallFritz.com said:

If that is the case, it should say something about the fruit juice it's self. They are not real fruit. How can something so natural be so bad for you? Think about that. I would try a Yoli Health Drink to be on the safe side.

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