An apple a day!

According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, children and adolescents ages 2-18 years should eat one to two cups of fruit daily. However, a 2014 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that around 60% of children do not meet these recommendations. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/299839.php  

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as any degree of glucose intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy (1). The definition applies whether insulin or only diet modification is used for treatment and whether or not the condition persists after pregnancy. It does not exclude the possibility that unrecognized glucose intolerance may have antedated Read more about Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)[…]

Parenting Stress + Sedentary Lifestyle = Post-pregnancy Weight Gain

Parenting Stress + Sedentary Lifestyle = Post-pregnancy Weight Gain After childbirth, most women are excited to get their pre-pregnancy figure back.  Even with the best intentions, some women may struggle to lose post-pregnancy weight.  So what does the latest research reveal?  There appears to be a link between parenting stress, low amounts of physical activity, Read more about Parenting Stress + Sedentary Lifestyle = Post-pregnancy Weight Gain[…]