If you just found out you are pregnant you may be wondering how to take care of yourself and your unborn baby nutritionally. There are a lot of misconceptions out there of what and how a pregnant woman should eat. Many women are worried about the extra weight gain that comes with pregnancy and becoming overweight. But, the fact is, you can remain a healthy weight and have a healthy pregnancy at the same time. The first thing you should know is that most experts say that during the first trimester (the first three months) that you only need an [...]

It is fairly easy to fall for some popular diet nutrition misconceptions. These are mostly half truths that persuade individuals to buy so-called nutritious foods and follow certain diet nutrition programs. As a result, health-conscious individuals believe that they are really going for the right food choices when actually they are not. For instance, they buy a lot of fruit juices, multi-grain breads, and canned soups because they think that these goods are healthier options. However, these are not really as healthy as they presume. For instance, multi-grain bread may sound appealing. But unless this bread is also made from [...]