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[toc title=”Table of Contents (+/-)” hint=”Click to show or hide”] Guidelines for Preparing Food Buying healthy foods is just part of eating a healthy diet. You must also prepare the food without losing its nutritional value. For example, baked chicken is better for you than fried chicken. Simple ways to improve the nutritional value of … Read more
How to Read Nutrition Facts Label Thanks to the changes in food labeling, almost every packaged food label has to give the facts about what’s inside it. That’s great for us — we can choose the most nutritious to eat. ❶ Are you eating as much as on the label? If you eat twice as … Read more
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued the Food Guide Pyramid as a guide to eating a balanced diet. Since each food group in the pyramid provides some — but not all — of the daily nutrients needed for good health, you need to eat foods from all of the groups. The pyramid divides foods … Read more
Our diet is directly related to our physical well being in many ways. Our health status is determined by what we eat. Malnutrition occurs when a person does not get the nutrients or calories needed for optimum health. Your doctor can rate your nutritional status by completing a physical exam and: looking for unhealthy … Read more
The saying “you are what you eat” is true. Our bodies are built from the nutrients we get from the food we eat. But, with so many foods to chose from, it can be hard to know which foods are best for us. Many pre-packaged foods claim to be “low fat”, “fat free,” or “lite.” … Read more
La Leche League International has groups of nursing mothers who offer assistance to breastfeeding mothers. Call 800-LALECHE or 847-519-7730 or log on to find La Leche League leaders and groups in your area. Also, you can call their twenty-four-hour Breastfeeding Helpline (900-448-7475, ext. 88) to get advise or help. Breastfeeding and Nutrition is a thorough … Read more
The first thing you have to deal with concerning your return to work is your commitment to breastfeeding. Breastfeeding while working presents some real challenges. But if you are committed to breastfeeding your baby because of all the health benefits it gives your baby and the special bonding it provides between you and your baby, … Read more
Below is information that applies to breastfeeding for special situations. • If your baby is premature — You’ll be happy to know that breastmilk is the best way to nourish your premature baby. Your milk helps your premature baby’s vision and IQ later in childhood, is better for infant metabolism and is easier to digest, … Read more
Your body should need about an extra 500 nutritious calories above what you normally eatA simple rule to follow regarding nutrition during breastfeeding is to eat foods that are good for you and to eat a bit more than usual. Don’t avoid any foods or drinks that you would normally eat or drink (e.g., spicy … Read more
To keep up your milk supply for as long as you want to breastfeed, here are some tips that work: • Nurse longer and more often — Remember, don’t think of a time schedule when nursing, and offer your breasts to your baby as often as you can, even if you have to wake her … Read more