Most women are physically able to breastfeed if they wish. There are many good reasons why women should consider for breast-feeding. The obvious reason is that there is no better food for the mind and body of the human infant than the warm milk of his or her mother. Mother's milk provides the infant with temporary immunity to many infectious diseases. Most
Most women throughout the world need to do a little to prepare their breasts for nursing. The more informed and prepared you are, the more successful and satisfying your breastfeeding experience is likely to be.
An adequate and balanced diet is needed by breastfeeding women for their own health and stamina, to replenish nutrient stores called upon during pregnancy, and to produce an ample supply of breast milk. Daily calorie requirements can vary widely, though, depending on your height, normal weight, and level of activity. In general, women use approximately 500 calories above their normal total daily calorie needs to produce breast milk.
Kamis, 11 Februari 2010
Selasa, 09 Februari 2010
Drink Plenty of Water
Our bodies are made up of about 70% water and we must drink water constantly to stay alive. Water prevents constipation, cushions your joints, protects organs and tissues and cools down the body. You can survive more than a month without food, but without water, the human body can function for only about a week. Yet most of us do not drink our daily requirement of eight to ten glasses of water each day.
There are a variety of reasons to drink plenty of water each day. Water helps carry essential nutrients to all our cells, aids in circulation and digestion, and helps carry away the metabolic waste products, such as lactic acid, urea, uric acid, and ammonia.
Mild dehydration can cause fatigue and difficulty concentrating. The best way to prevent dehydration is to have plenty of water to drink before starting any activities. It is also a good idea to drink a glass of water when you get up and one at bedtime, and have water with your meals instead of soda and coffee. On hot summer days you should drink more plenty of water, especially if you are outdoors in the sun and heat.
There are a variety of reasons to drink plenty of water each day. Water helps carry essential nutrients to all our cells, aids in circulation and digestion, and helps carry away the metabolic waste products, such as lactic acid, urea, uric acid, and ammonia.
Mild dehydration can cause fatigue and difficulty concentrating. The best way to prevent dehydration is to have plenty of water to drink before starting any activities. It is also a good idea to drink a glass of water when you get up and one at bedtime, and have water with your meals instead of soda and coffee. On hot summer days you should drink more plenty of water, especially if you are outdoors in the sun and heat.
Jumat, 05 Februari 2010
Nutrition for infants and babies
Producing healthy children is one of the most important roles we have as parents. Nutrition is the key to growth and development of an infant. Breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for infants. Until solid foods are introduced - breast milk can be a complete source of nutrition for infants. There is no question about that in the mind of anyone. Breast milk is easy to digest, always available, comes at the rigth feeding temperatures, and carries little infectious risk. A mother's milk has amount of fat, sugar, water, and protein that is needed for a baby's growth and development.
At 4 to 6 months, infants require additional iron, preferably in the form of iron-fortified cereal. Although such young infants are unable to swallow much of the food or to digest completely what they do swallow, solid foods were thought to help the baby grow and sleep through the night. Iron is essential for growth and development, and iron-deficiency anemia is the most common nutritional deficiency in the United States.
At 4 to 6 months, infants require additional iron, preferably in the form of iron-fortified cereal. Although such young infants are unable to swallow much of the food or to digest completely what they do swallow, solid foods were thought to help the baby grow and sleep through the night. Iron is essential for growth and development, and iron-deficiency anemia is the most common nutritional deficiency in the United States.
Selasa, 02 Februari 2010
Garlic for Heart Health
To tap into the heart-healthy effects of garlic, consider choosing the freshly crushed herb over the dried variety. In a recent study, researchers found that fresh-crushed garlic may be richer in hydrogen sulfide (a compound said to relax the blood vessel and stimulate circulation).
For the study, investigators fed freshly crushed garlic and processed garlic to lab rats recovering from simulated heart attacks. While both types of garlic reduced damage to the heart, the fresh-crushed form more effectively restored blood flow to the aorta. The study's authors attribute this effect to the presence of hydrogen sulfide, a substance that dried garlic is unable to produce.
Past studies have shown that garlic may moderately cut cholesterol and help keep blood pressure in check. A popular cold remedy, garlic has also been found to possess virus-fighting properties.
For the study, investigators fed freshly crushed garlic and processed garlic to lab rats recovering from simulated heart attacks. While both types of garlic reduced damage to the heart, the fresh-crushed form more effectively restored blood flow to the aorta. The study's authors attribute this effect to the presence of hydrogen sulfide, a substance that dried garlic is unable to produce.
Past studies have shown that garlic may moderately cut cholesterol and help keep blood pressure in check. A popular cold remedy, garlic has also been found to possess virus-fighting properties.