Eat Healthy: A Women’s Road to Good Health

     

Lookin’ good, feelin’ even better. Eat Right. NOW!

 

Eat Healthy: A Woman’s Path to Good Health Today AND Tomorrow

Everyone knows that a healthy diet helps maintain a reasonable weight. However, more and more research is providing information that shows how exactly your diet may impact your overall health and well being. 

 

Fruit and Vegetables There is a large body of growing evidence supporting the notion that a relationship exists between diet and health outcomes. Everyone knows that fruit and vegetables are staples in a well balanced diet. Studies suggest that adequate consumption of fruits and vegetables have important health benefits and implications for women. 

Among other things, these foods may decrease the risk of certain cardiovascular and heart disease in women. In addition individuals who consume more than six servings per day are less likely to suffer from stroke than their non-vegetable and fruit eating counterparts. 

Of particular benefit are the following:

• Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts)

• Green leafy vegetables.

• Citrus fruits.

• Vitamin C-rich fruits.

High intake of these foods

may also reduce the risk of

cancer, particularly lung and gastrointestinal cancer.

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Prepping for Pregnacy: Month One

 

At one month pregnant it’is confusing to realize that for the first two weeks you are not pregnant. Doctors start counting from the first day of your last menstrual period and not from the day of ovulation or conception approximately 2 weeks later.

 

Preparing yourself for pregnancy should start before the first month of pregnancy. Of course you’re thinking about it. That’s why you’re reading this article. Whether your heart is ready for pregnancy and you’re preparing for the rest of your life or, your mind is telling you that this is the best time to become a mom or, your body just told you you’re going to be a mommy, you want to start your pregnancy on the right foot.

A healthy pregnancy is healthy both physically and emotionally. You owe it to yourself, your partner, your family and your unborn to be physically, emotionally and spiritually ready to make a happy, healthy baby. So, let’s go through the list to ensure you’re ready for the first month of pregnancy. Learn more about early pregnancy preperation.