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New to FODMAP diet and need Lunch ideas
I'm on day 4 of the fodmap diet. I'm finally starting to notice a difference although there's certainly other foods that seem to bother me (tomatoes for examples). Anyhow ... I work outside the home and have two little ones at home, so I've been struggling with meal planning particularly figuring out what to pack for…
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Low sodium, low sugar foods?
I'm over sugar and sodium almost everyday. Some things are obvious (canned soup, carrots, and apples) for being high in these, but even foods that I would have considered healthy put me over ... what are some things people eat for lunches and snacks that are low in sodium and sugar?
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ASPARAGUS- Fertility- 100 Healthiest Foods to Eat During Pre
100 Healthiest Foods to Eat During Pregnancy Foods for Fertility ASPARAGUS Eating asparagus may give your urine a funny smell, but don't let that scare you away from this healthy, delicious vegetable. These spears are packed with nutrients that may help ensure that your body is working optimally, increasing your chances of…
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saddle bags
What exercises can I do to get rid of them? I thought legs lifts, but apparently that works your side and hips and not legs. HELP! That's one of my worse areas!
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Weight Watchers Question (nursing mom)
This is my third week of weight watchers and I am currently nursing my 4 month old full time. My weight watchers leader allotted me 14 additional points because of the nursing. I've noticed an increase in headaches since starting with weight watchers and initially I figured it was figuring out how to balance my points…
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INTRODUCTIONS
Name: Angela Location: Seattle Current Weight: 137.7 lbs Goal Weight: 130 lbs Strengths: Cardio, Eating healthy Weakness: Self control with NOT eating when I shouldn't and exercising when I should.
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Healthiest Foods for Pregnancy: 1st Trimester: APPLE SAUCE
Applesauce is a great food for even the pickiest eaters. But it's perfect food for any mothers-to-be who are suffering from morning sickness! Applesauce is gentle on your stomach. it's packed with valuable nutrients for you and your baby. And it's a good source of fluid to help you stay hydrated. Grab a spoon and dig into…
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Healthiest Foods for Pregnancy: 3rd Trimester: CRANBERRIES
Pucker up to a glass of cranberry juice and kiss your bad bacteria goodbye. Cranberries are not only a great source of vitamin C and other antioxidants, they also have a unique ability to keep your body free from bad bacteria that can cause problems such as urinary tract infections, a common problem for pregnant women. AT…
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Healthiest Foods for Pregnancy: 1st Trimester: BANANA
Peel a banana and take a bite or slice or mash it into your diet. Why? Because there are so many fabulous nutrients in bananas, plus they're easy on your stomach. One large banana contains 4 g of fiber and about 20 percent of your daily vitamin C and vitamin B6 needs. AT A GLANCE: Serving size: 1 large banana Calories: 121…
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Healthiest Foods for Pregnancy: 3rd Trimester: COHO SALMON
Salmon is one of the healthiest foods you can eat during pregnancy. Wild salmon is considered the healthiest type of salmon, and one of the tastiest is Coho salmon. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and vitamins salmon is a perfect food to include in your diet during your third trimester. AT A GLANCE: Serving Size: 1/2…
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Healthiest Foods for Pregnancy: 2nd Trimester: AVOCADO
"Rich and Luxurious" is a strange way to describe most fruits, but avocados are one of the most decadent fruits on earth and one oft he healthiest, too. Avocados are packed with vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, fiber, and healthy fats to help you and your baby enjoy a healthy pregnancy. AVOCADO AT A GLANCE: Serving size:…
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Healthiest Foods for Pregnancy: 3rd Trimester: CELERY
Crisp and delicious, celery is more than a healthy snack: Consider it your new skin-beautifying food during your pregnancy. Celery is rich in silica, a mineral that is important to the tone and firmness of your skin. With all the stretching and expanding going on during this final trimester of pregnancy, your skin needs…
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Healthiest Foods for Pregnancy: 2nd trimester: BASIL
Basil is everybody's favorite herb. It's not just a delicious and indispensable ingredient in Italian dishes and homemade salad dressings. It's packed with nutrients for you and your growing baby. BASIL AT A GLANCE Serving Side: 1 ounce Calories: 6 Saturated Fat: 0 g Protein: 0 g Fiber: 0 g Calcium: 5% Vitamin A: 30%…
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Healthiest Foods for Pregnancy: 2nd Trimester: ANCHOVIES
Sure, Anchovies may not be your most desired food right now if your first trimester is full of bouts of nausea and mad dashes to the toilet to vomit. However, some of you may actually be craving anchovies! (Yes, cravings are common during the first trimester). ANCHOVIES AT A GLANCE: Serving Size: 3 oz Calories: 111…
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Healthiest Foods for Pregnancy: 3rd Trimester: BLACK BEANS
A favorite in Mexican dishes, black beans (also known as turtle or black turtle beans) are a tasty and nutritious addition to your pregnancy diet. The Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry reported that black beans are as rich in antioxidant compounds called anthocyanins as grapes and cranberries, two fruits that are…
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Healthiest Foods for Pregnancy: 1st Trimester: ALMONDS
ALMONDS Almonds are a great source of folate, one of the most important nutrients for you in the first trimester. Folate is the natural form of folic acid, and folic acid supplementation is recommneded for prevention of birth defects. Eating foods such as almonds that contain folate can help boost you and your baby's…
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3rd Trimester: CRANBERRIES
Pucker up to a glass of cranberry juice and kiss your bad bacteria goodbye. Cranberries are not only a great source of vitamin C and other antioxidants, they also have a unique ability to keep your body free from bad bacteria that can cause problems such as urinary tract infections, a common problem for pregnant women. AT…
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2nd Trimester - Basil
Basil is everybody's favorite herb. It's not just a delicious and indispensable ingredient in Italian dishes and homemade salad dressings. It's packed with nutrients for you and your growing baby. AT A GLANCE: Serving size: 1 ounce (28 g or about 10 Tbsp fresh basil) Calories: 6 Saturated Fat: 0 g Protein: 0 g Fiber: 0 g…
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1st Trimester - BANANAS
Peel a babna and take a bite or slice or mash it into your diet. Why? Because there are so many fabulous nutrients in bananas, plus they're easy on your stomach. One large banana contains 4 g of fiber and about 20 percent of your daily vitamin C and vitamin B6 needs. AT A GLANCE: Serving size: 1 large banana Calories: 121…
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3rd Trimester: Coho Salmon
Salmon is one of the healthiest foods you can eat during pregnancy. Wild salmon is considered the healthiest type of salmon, and one of the tastiest is Coho salmon. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and vitamins salmon is a perfect food to include in your diet during your third trimester. AT A GLANCE: Serving Size: 1/2…
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2nd Trimester: AVOCADO
"Rich and Luxurious" is a strange way to describe most fruits, but avocados are one of the most decadent fruits on earth and one oft he healthiest, too. Avocados are packed with vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, fiber, and healthy fats to help you and your baby enjoy a healthy pregnancy. AVOCADO AT A GLANCE: Serving size:…
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Pregnancy 2010 - October
Hello everyone! For those of you just finding us, this is a group that is trying to be healthier and/or lose weight while: a) wanting to drop some weight before trying to conceive (TTC) b) (Trying to conceive) TTC c) Pregnant Most people weigh in on Wednesdays, however you can weigh in on whichever day works best for you!…
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1st Trimester - APPLE SAUCE
Applesauce is a great food for even the pickiest eaters. But it's perfect food for any mothers-to-be who are suffering from morning sickness! Applesauce is gentle on your stomach. it's packed with valuable nutrients for you and your baby. And it's a good source of fluid to help you stay hydrated. Grab a spoon and dig into…
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3rd Trimester: CELERY
Crisp and delicious, celery is more than a healthy snack: Consider it your new skin-beautifying food during your pregnancy. Celery is rich in silica, a mineral that is important to the tone and firmness of your skin. With all the stretching and expanding going on during this final trimester of pregnancy, your skin needs…
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2nd Trimester: BASIL
Basil is everybody's favorite herb. It's not just a delicious and indispensable ingredient in Italian dishes and homemade salad dressings. It's packed with nutrients for you and your growing baby. BASIL AT A GLANCE Serving Side: 1 ounce Calories: 6 Saturated Fat: 0 g Protein: 0 g Fiber: 0 g Calcium: 5% Vitamin A: 30%…
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1st Trimester - ANCHOVIES
Sure, Anchovies may not be your most desired food right now if your first trimester is full of bouts of nausea and mad dashes to the toilet to vomit. However, some of you may actually be craving anchovies! (Yes, cravings are common during the first trimester). ANCHOVIES AT A GLANCE: Serving Size: 3 oz Calories: 111…
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Healthiest Foods to Eat During Pregnancy
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/2866-100-healthiest-foods-to-eat-during-pregnancy
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3rd Trimester: BLACK BEANS
A favorite in Mexican dishes, black beans (also known as turtle or black turtle beans) are a tasty and nutritious addition to your pregnancy diet. The Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry reported that black beans are as rich in antioxidant compounds called anthocyanins as grapes and cranberries, two fruits that are…
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1st Trimester: ALMONDS
ALMONDS Almonds are a great source of folate, one of the most important nutrients for you in the first trimester. Folate is the natural form of folic acid, and folic acid supplementation is recommneded for prevention of birth defects. Eating foods such as almonds that contain folate can help boost you and your baby's…
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Vitamins
FOLATE (FOLIC ACID) Folate (folic acid) has been associated with a decrease in some birth defects, including neural-tube defects, anencephaly, myelomenin-gocele, meningocele, oral facial cleft, structural heart disease, limb defects, urinary tract anomaly, and hydrocephalus. You may not be familiar with all of these, but…
