Dieting - Milk & the Weight Loss Connection
Studies indicate that there is good reason to believe that drinking twenty-four ounces of milk per day accelerates weight loss.
We suggest skim milk which will cut both fat and calories. Many individuals do not favor skim dairy products, so here is a trick that might be of help:
-Switch to 2% for the first gallon.
-Choose 1% for the second gallon of milk.
-Now grab the skim or fat-free milk.
Climbing slowly down the ladder may make the transition from whole milk to skim milk much easier.
Diet & Pregnancy, Can you diet while pregnant?
Pregnancy can be such a joyous time, but it can also be a trying time because during pregnancy, the mother-to-be must put the needs of her unborn child first and foremost. This often includes a strict diet prescribed by the attending physician during pregnancy as well as during the nursing phase.
Unfortunately, the old saying "I'm eating for two" doesn't give the green light to eat anything one wishes to eat, simply because they are pregnant. It does mean pursuing a healthy diet as provided by the healthcare provider during pregnancy.
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Any type of diet that is considered outside of the diet box, including a healthy calorie-restricted diet to promote weight loss, should only be done under the supervision and recommendation of the attending physician.
So if you need to drop those unwanted pounds, eat healthy as directed and after baby arrives and has been weaned, place your focus on weight loss. Keep in mind that it takes about six months for the body to completely recover after pregnancy.
Risks of Second Hand Smoking
What is second hand smoke? Second hand smoke is a mixture of the following: smoke from the burning end of a pipe, cigar or cigarette combined with smoke exhaled from a smoker's lungs. The mixture poses risks for all living things - humans, animals and plants.
In non-smokers, second hand smoke may lead to certain forms of cancer and/or heart disease. The EPA attributes about 3,000 deaths per year related to lung cancer in non-smokers due to second hand smoke. Children may experience ear infections, asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, and other respiratory ailments. Second hand smoke has also been linked to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
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