Saturday, December 31, 2011

What To Eat During Your Pregnancy

!±8± What To Eat During Your Pregnancy

First Trimester: The first three months of your pregnancy

Weeks 1-4

Folic acid is essential during this period, and ideally should be taken for six weeks before you conceive. In the first 28 days of pregnancy, there's lots of cell division in the embryo, and neural tubes are developing.

Folic acid reduces the risks of spina bifida, birth defects, miscarriage and low birth weight. You should take a supplement of at least 400mcg daily throughout your pregnancy, as it's difficult to get enough from food alone.

During these early days, the inner-layer cells of the embryo will become your baby, and the outer layer of cells the placenta. Research shows that the growth of the placenta is directly linked with the mum's food intake and that a healthy, well-nourished woman builds a better placenta.

The placenta is the nutrition highway between you and your baby, so ensure your diet is packed with nutrient-dense fresh and unprocessed foods.

If you haven't already, now is the time to cut out all the nutrient-zappers such as alcohol, cigarettes and caffeine, as toxins from these can pass through the placenta to your baby.

Weeks 5-12

During the second month, you may start to experience nausea and food aversions or cravings. Trust your instinct on this, as you may just be hankering after what your baby needs, eg, steak=iron, or milk=calcium.

You can help reduce the effects of morning sickness by increasing your levels of zinc and vitamin B6. Sip ginger tea and snack on nuts and seeds.

Feeling exhausted is a major complaint during this time, and it's not surprising with all that's going on inside you. To ease this feeling of fatigue, choose energy-givers rather than energy-sappers.

Switch from all white refined foods such as bread, rice and pasta to wholemeal bread, brown rice and wholemeal pasta, as these help to balance blood-sugar levels. Avoid sugary foods and caffeinated drinks, and try to eat every four hours. Drink plenty of fluids, including water and fresh vegetable juices. And take that afternoon nap when you can.

Second trimester: The second three months of your pregnancy

Weeks 13-16

While the first 12 weeks focus mainly on developing organs, skeleton, tissue and cells, this trimester concentrates on your baby's rapid growth. Aim to eat around 300 extra calories each day to support this - that's the equivalent of an apple, a piece of wholemeal toast and a glass of milk. You may be averaging a weight gain of around 1/2-1lb a week.

You can suffer from constipation at any time in pregnancy, as hormones slow down the movement of food in your intestines, to allow more absorption from the food. But as your baby starts to grow during this trimester, she may begin to put pressure on your intestines.

To help move things along, eat plenty of fibrous foods, drink at least eight glasses of water a day, take up gentle exercise such as swimming or walking and avoid caffeine as it dehydrates the body further. If all this fails, soak a dessert spoonful of linseeds in water overnight and drink the liquid every morning until the symptoms have passed.

Weeks 16-24

Your baby's senses are developing now. Hearing develops at 16 weeks, although the ear isn't fully formed until the 24th week, and towards the end of this trimester her eyes begin to open.

Vitamin A plays an important role in visual and hearing development. Vegetable sources of vitamin A, called betacarotene, are the safest. So add carrots and yellow peppers to the menu.

Weeks 24-28

Towards the end of the second trimester, your enlarged uterus takes up space usually occupied by the digestive system, and may push against your stomach. This could be why almost 80% of pregnant women suffer heartburn.

Normally, foods are mixed with gastric acids in the stomach and move on down to the intestines. With the pressure of the baby, however, this acidic mix can move up the oesophagus instead, causing a burning feeling in your chest.

To avoid further aggravation, eat smaller, more frequent meals, avoid spicy or fatty foods, carbonated drinks, processed meats, alcohol and coffee.

Try to eat at least three hours before bedtime and chew slowly. It's a good idea to sleep with your head raised, as this helps prevent the digested contents of your stomach from moving up towards the oesophagus.

Third trimester: The last three months of your pregnancy

Weeks 29-34

You're now transferring even more essential fatty acids for your baby's developing brain, more calcium for bones and teeth and more iron to protect against anaemia after birth.

It's important during this trimester to continue to eat a highly nutritious diet; otherwise the body transfers all its stores to the baby, leaving you feeling exhausted. Put oily fish, nuts, seeds, lean red meat, pulses, dark green leafy veg and natural yogurt on the menu.

During this time your baby will double in size and will demand more calories from you. So you should continue to eat around 300 extra calories each day. A steady weight gain is essential, as too little may mean that your baby risks being premature. But gaining too much weight is not advisable, either. This is the time when fat cells are laid down and too much excess fat from you could mean that your baby may battle with weight problems for life.

Beware of hidden fats in cakes and biscuits, and remember that sugar turns to fat. So when you snack, it's best to opt for fresh fruit, nuts, seeds and healthy cereal bars.

Weeks 35-40

Giving birth has been compared to running a marathon in terms of energy requirements. Prepare two weeks before you're due by stocking up on complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, vegetables and wholemeal breads, as these are the body's main energy source.

By the end of this trimester your baby weighs about 7lb 5oz, but you may have gained around 28lb. Don't worry! Most of it is fluid, increased blood volume and placenta. Excess fat is needed in preparation for breastfeeding - the best start your baby can have in life.

Note: Check with your GP or midwife before you make any changes to your diet or exercise programmes. Any supplements should be monitored and supervised by your GP, midwife or a qualified nutritional therapist.


What To Eat During Your Pregnancy

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Monday, December 26, 2011

History and Evolution of Infant Formulas

!±8± History and Evolution of Infant Formulas

As weaning occurred, it was the common practice to give "pap", a mixture of grain and water (recorded in the 1600s). Other foods such as butter, raw meat, juices, broth and sugar were also added to the milk mixture, beer, wine and occasionally drugs were given as a sedative.

In the 1700's, sanitation practices developed and the use of cow's milk and barley water became popular. In early 90's, evaporated milk was used as the formula base. The original "formula" often consisted of 13 oz evaporated water + 1 tablespoon cod liver oil (for the fat-soluble vitamins) + 1 tablespoon or more of orange juice and sweetener of honey or syrup. One of the first commercial formula in the United states was SMA = "synthetic milk adapted".

In the 1960's the use of commercial formula was "vogue" as increased numbers of women entered the workplace. Over the last 20 years many new formulas have been developed for use in various clinical situations. Such as premature birth, fat malabsorption, metabolic disorders (i.e PKU) or formulas with decreased electrolytes and minerals for renal disorders.

Some standard formulas today are now enriched with nucleotides, very long chain fatty acids (DHA and EPA) and all compete to have a nutrient composition "almost identical to breast milk".

There is agreement among health care professionals, infant food manufacturers and mothers that breastfeeding is the best choice for feeding infants during their first four to six months of life. But there are several reasons why a mother may not breast feed her baby:
• Medical or other health reasons may prevent a mother from breastfeeding
• Working outside the home makes it more difficult to breast feed exclusively, especially if there is no support at her workplace for her to either bring her baby or to express and store her milk.
• Choosing not to breastfeed for personal reasons, either from the birth of the baby or after breast feeding for a short while. Which is a mother's prerogative.

If you cannot, or choose not to breast feed your baby, you need to find a safe alternative to breast milk, Infant formulas are an ideal choice because they are manufactured to strict standards of hygiene and formulated according to recognized international nutritional standards. But infant formula is the safest alternative only if the mother or care giver is educated on the importance of using sterile utensils, boiling the water, washing their hands, and using the exact proportions of water and formula. Proper preparation and storage can make the difference between a healthy or sick baby and even saving a baby's life.

To ensure that infant formula prepared at home is safe, follow these precautions:
• Choose a clean area to prepare the formula
• Always wash your hands thoroughly with clean water and soap before handling the items required for formula preparation and when mixing formula.
• When preparing formula, always use safe, clean drinking water as well as clean and boiled bottles and utensils.
• Cool boiled water to body temperature before mixing. Prepare one bottle at a time-according to label instructions and feed immediately.
• Always start each feeding with a freshly prepared bottle of formula. Do not save unfinished bottle feed.

In summary, you need to be consistently and meticulously careful or your baby may become ill from dirty water, bottle, nipples or unsanitary conditions in the preparation area. Here are a few other "don'ts"
• Do not give ordinary cow or goat's milk to your baby for the entire first year. This milk does not meet your baby's vitamin and mineral needs and has a high level of protein that is hard for your baby to digest. Straining your baby's immature kidneys.
• Take into consideration that evaporated, condensed and sweetened condensed milks are too strong for infant's and need to be diluted. Also, that ordinary milks or milk powders are nutritionally unbalanced for an infant's needs and should be mixed carefully according to your health care professional's recommendations.
• Avoid gruels made from cassave, rice, maize, or other plants. Which are totally unsuitable breast-milk substitutes for infants less than 4 months old. They don't have the proper nutrition and can cause choking if there are any solids in them.


History and Evolution of Infant Formulas

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Friday, December 9, 2011

Nestle Cerelac Wheat with Milk Cereal, 17.6-Ounce Canisters (Pack of 3)

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Sunday, November 27, 2011

Monday, November 21, 2011

Gerber Gerber Cereal For Baby, Single Grain Rice 16 oz (Quantity of 6)

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Saturday, October 29, 2011

Earth's Best Organic Whole Grain Rice Cereal - 8 oz. (12 Pack) ( Value Bulk Multi-pack)

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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Earth's Best Baby Foods Yogurt Rice Crisp Bars, Banana, 4-Ounce ( Value Bulk Multi-pack)

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Cereal Cookies

!±8± Cereal Cookies

Really I like to call these serial, cereal cookies. Serial, cereal cookies? What? They're cereal because they have two different types of cereal in them (this recipe is good for using up leftover, slightly stale cereal). And serial because you will want to eat them over and over again! This is a very light, crispy cookie. I find the taste and texture to be very pleasing and definitely a different variation from your traditional chocolate chip cookie. Plus, they are easy peazy.

So in case you don't feel fat enough from Christmas and New Years give these a try. I, however, will be abstaining from what I have left of these in my freezer due to New Year's goals. But the oatmeal in them might make you feel a little better about eating them, after all you are getting some whole grains, right?

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 1/2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chocolate chips
1 cup oats
1 cup cornflakes or crisp rice cereal (or a combination of both)

Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add oil, egg and vanilla; combine. In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips, oats and cereal. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. These freeze well.


Cereal Cookies

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