, if he's sitting at a desk job feeling peckish, whether he reaches for a doughnut or an apple could be down to the food he's eating now. What to do?Spot the hidden fatBabies aged under 2 need full-fat milk and other full-fat dairy foods, but avoid added
A survey of over 60,000 mothers from Denmark has revealed that daily consumption of low-fat yoghurt during pregnancy increased the chances of asthma in their children by 1.6 times. It also almost doubled the chances of their children contracting hay
if you are planning to get pregnant, you should try to aim for a BMI (body mass index) in the range of 20-25 to improve your reproductive health.Your hormonal balance can become unbalanced when your body has more fat-related weight than is optimal
Doing appropriate exercise while you're pregnant can not only help make it easier to get back your figure after the birth - it can also help with labour.If you're looking for advice on how to exercise safely during your pregnancy, and the best ways to return to fitness once your ...
Pregnancy diabetes, or gestational diabetes mellitus, is most common in the middle and later months of pregnancy.Pregnancy hormones affect the action of insulin on the body, so it needs to produce more to ensure blood sugar continues to be broken down to be used as energy. If the...
, provide a range of vitamins eg folic acid in beetroot)SWAP chocolate bars (high in sugar and fat, little nutritional value)FOR cereal bars (look for one combining fruit, oats and seeds if possible. B vitamins are good for energy, fibre makes you feel full
A study of 105 babies in the womb has revealed a link between overweight pregnant mothers and babies who suffer from childhood obesity. Researchers at Chelsea and Westminster hospital used MRI scans to find some babies with a similar fat
during pregnancy. Cravings may be a message from your body - pickles may mean you need more salt, while peanut butter could mean you're running low in vitamins, protein or fat. See your GP about unusual food cravings, like the urge to eat dirt
about the second trimester.Your Baby She’s almost fully formed but is still skinny as she hasn’t developed a layer of fat yet. She is very active inside you, standing up, stretching and is about 11cm long. See in pictures how your baby is developing
Street, is designed to tighten and smooth that post-baby bulge using completely harmless radio frequency waves.Here’s the science bit … Tri Polar technology directs the energy directly at fatty tissues, increasing the temperature of the fat cells