My husband is adamant about not letting our daughter eat dairy. He has cited many studies showing the negative effects of dairy on the body, including being linked to allergies, and even cancer. He can get quite firm when it comes to dietary concerns for the household, while I’m more of a everything-in-moderation [...]
Tags: cows milk, fat, Milk, organic, rice milk, soy milk, vegetarian
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When I found out that I was pregnant with my daughter I was a vegetarian. This was a lifestyle I grew up with and had gone back and forth with over the years, but I was determined to try my best to maintain a vegetarian diet throughout the pregnancy. I did this with my doctor?s blessing, and I tried my best to maintain a healthy and balanced diet. Fast forward to my fourth month of pregnancy. My morning sickness had subsided and one night while out with friends I suddenly got the most irresistible and undeniable urge for…
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There has long been some debate about whether vegetables are better for you raw or cooked. Recent research by the University of Parma printed in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry has shown that the level of antioxidants (the nutrients in fruit and vegetables that are good for our immune system and overall health) [...]
Tags: antioxidants, Cooking, digestion, enzymes, minerals, nutrients, preparing, tips, vegetables, vegetarian, veggies, vitamins
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