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Protein foods for pregnancy
We need protein to repair and maintain our bodies during pregnancy, to grow new cells and help protect us from infection. Animal proteins include meat, fish, cheese and eggs, and vegetable proteins include nuts, cooked beans, lentils or meat substitutes. People are often surprised by the relatively small amount of protein needed in a balanced diet. Even though you…
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Tagged amino acid, Chickpea, Complete protein, Cooking, Fish, Health, Healthy diet, infection, Meat, Midwife, Nutrition, poultry, Protein, Saturated fat
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Britain is baffled by dietary fat
New research shows that dietary fat is a conundrum that is foxing the nation. According to the results, education and awareness campaigns over many years appear to have had little impact on the public’s understanding of this important nutrient. One in five of us still thinks that saturated fat is a ‘good’ fat and more…
Milk-based foods in pregnancy
Dairy foods such as milk, cheese, yogurt and fromage frais make up about one sixth of a healthy diet. During pregnancy these foods give us protein and several vital vitamins and minerals – vitamin D, B group vitamins, zinc and calcium. Dairy foods also contain saturated fat. Too much saturated fat increases our risk of heart disease and…
Toddlers are eating too much fruit and veg
14th April 2008 Dieticians are warning that too much fibre and too little fat can lead to vitamin deficiencies and stunt growth in the under-fives. Experts say this age group has different dietary requirements to school-age children and their developing bodies cannot cope with high quantities of fruit and vegetables. The advice follows a trading standards study of nursery menus…
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Tagged Brighton University, Crosse, Eating, food, Food Standards Agency, Health, Healthy diet, lecturer, Neil Leitch, Nutrition, nutritional deficiencies, paediatric dietician, Pre-School Learning Alliance, Sarah Almond, Saturated fat, School meal, vitamin D deficiency
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