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Improving Fertility Through Lifestyle

July 25, 2019

Fertility is a complex process, and some barriers are out of your control. However, listed below are several diet and lifestyle changes that may improve your chances of getting pregnant. Achieve and maintain a healthy weight Both overweight and underweight women may have decreased fertility, usually related to overproduction or […]

Healthy Eating, Healthy Eating for Children, Nutrition and Health

Important Nutrition for Health and Growth

July 25, 2019

Children Need a Variety of Foods Throughout childhood, it is important that the diet include a variety of foods for proper growth and development. The USDA’s MyPlate is a guide to help you build a healthy plate at every meal. The principles of MyPlate apply to a child’s diet as […]

Healthy Eating, Healthy Eating for Infants, Nutrition and Health

Guidelines for Starting Your Infant on Solid Foods

July 24, 2019

Breast milk or iron-fortified formula is all that is usually needed for healthy growth and development in your baby, but most experts suggest adding solid foods to your infant’s diet around 6 months of age. Before feeding your baby solid foods, make sure he/she is able to: Swallow semi-solid foods […]