Mamma Health

  By popular demand, I have been asked to write about this topic: Why did I kill my TV? I’ve gotten used to the No Way looks, the You’re Joking stares, and the I’ve-Heard-Of-People-Like-You probes. It’s really no big deal. I don’t even notice it anymore. And no, I don’t live in some remote settlement with a praised leader. The TV in My Living Room My TV sits in my living room, but it’s not even plugged in. The last time I turned it on was for the November elections. I was able to connect to a few Mexican television channels and watched the returns in Spanish. If they had the Gooooooooool guy, it would’ve been so exciting! News, Sports, and Current TV Shows Don’t underestimate the power of social media. I learn about stuff in seconds being on Twitter and Facebook. Truth be told, every now and then, I want to watch some good ol’ fashion cheating, screaming, hair pulling TV show. That’s why Netflix rocks! Love Mad Men… Marry me, Don Draper! During football season or the World Cup,

It is difficult being a parent. Parenting toddlers, on the other hand, is a whole other ballpark. Many times, you hear parents comment on passing the toddler years and the teenage years. What should you anticipate for being a parent? Feed my tummy Your toddler will get off baby food and start eating more regular food. It will soon resemble that of the rest of the family. 3 meals and a couple of snacks, just like everyone else. Avoid low-fat milk until your toddler is two years old. You should also avoid giving them more than 4-6 ounces of 100% fruit juice each day. Your toddler needs 6 servings of grains, 2-3 servings of fruits and 2-3 servings of vegetables, and only 2 servings of protein. I don’t like it! Many parents worry about their picky eaters not getting enough of the right nutrition. If your toddler is growing normally and physically active, it is more than likely that his/her diet is ok.Toddlers only need about 1/4 of what adult size servings are. For example, a toddl

  Being fit during pregnancy is not an easy task. There is so much to think about and do with the upcoming arrival of a baby. Still, fitness and nutrition help with the upcoming labor and delivery and prepares you to chase after little feet. The best part of it all, though, is that your body is most likely to return to its pre-pregnancy weight quicker. So how exactly do you do this when all you want to do is take a nap? Here are some useful tips to get you started. How to get fit during pregnancy Regular exercise during your pregnancy will keep you feeling fit. It will help you with pregnancy pains and aches. It will help your body to return to its pre-pregnancy weight after giving birth. To be sure how to proceed safely, talk to your doctor before you start with your fitness plan.  Whatever you do, make sure it is safe for you and your baby. Walk. Try walking 30-60 minutes a day. It does not have to be a hardcore workout either. Just the fact that you’re out there walking is a h

The Paleo Diet is quickly becoming one of the most popular diets in North America. Millions are seeing how eating the way our ancestors did is not only healthy, but natural. They are feeling better, looking better and gaining confidence with each passing day on the Paleo Diet. The Paleolithic Diet, abbreviated to Paleo Diet, is a nutritional plan based on the ancient diet of plants and animals our species would have consumed from 2.5 million years ago to about 10,000 years ago. It was 10,000 years ago that humanity began to use agriculture, causing our diets to be heavily grain based and less wild plant based. The paleo diet consists of fish, grass-fed pasture meats, eggs, vegetables, fruit, fungi, nuts, roots, potatoes, refined sugar and refined salt. It was first popularized in the mid-1970s by gastroenterologist Walter Voegtlin and has since increased with popularity with each passing decade. Many consider it the ideal diet for human health and general well-being because it is so