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Food Allergies 101
According to FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education), a “food allergy is a serious medical condition affecting up to 15 million people in the United States, including 1 in 13 children.” Food allergies usually develop in childhood. However, it is possible to develop...
Burning Calories with Exercise
Your body needs energy to function properly. Calories are a way to measure this energy. If you eat more calories than you need to fuel your lifestyle, your body stores excess calories as fats, causing you to gain weight. When trying to lose weight, you need to eat...
Nutrition Tips for Dealing with Anemia in Pregnancy
Many women suffer from anemia in pregnancy due to a 50% increase in blood volume. During pregnancy, your body needs significantly more iron to make enough hemoglobin for you and your baby. Your iron needs go up from 18 mg/day to 27mg/day when pregnant. Anemia can make...