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  • Decaffienating your own tea

    I love coffee and tea and I hate the idea of going without them for so long. I just don't like the idea of decaf coffee, though I'm sure at some point I'll break down and get some and I'll probably find I don't miss the caffeine all that much, but for now, I'm a little too nauseous for coffee anyway.

  • Staying Slim During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    I'm 42. I used to be overweight but managed to lose a lot of weight a year ago. Now I'm pregnant but I wish to stay slim. I intend to continue jogging and aerobics classes and limit my food intake during pregnancy in order to keep my weight down. I have a busy career and often rush meals. I drink a lot of coffee at work and a cigarette accompanies most of my cups of coffees. What nutritional advice can you give?
    Marie

  • How Much Coffee Can I Drink?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    How much caffeinated coffee can I drink daily while pregnant without harming the baby? I have heard one to two cups is acceptable but I don't have any legit resources to back it up.

  • Are These Medications Harmful to Baby?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I'm trying to get pregnant and wonder about taking certain over-the-counter medicines such as aspirin, Tylenol, Chlor-trimeton (for nasal drainage from allergies) and Sudafed™. Would any of these medicines hurt the baby during the first trimester or later?

  • Drinking Diet Cola During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    Before getting pregnant I was drinking a lot of diet colas. Now I am concerned about the effect on the baby -- both about the carbonated beverage and about the caffeine. Should I worry if I drink a couple a day?

  • Is Decaffeinated Green Tea Okay During Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am about five weeks pregnant and have given up caffeine. I have been drinking decaffeinated green tea every now and then. I have read about other herbal teas not being safe but have not seen any articles regarding green tea.

    Is it considered unsafe during pregnancy, even if it's decaffeinated?

    Thank you,
    Jennifer

  • Is Weak Tea Okay Instead of Water?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    I have moved to a new town and our new water is bad tasting. I have been drinking weak tea instead of plain water. Is this OK or do I need to buy bottled water?

    Thanks,Sheryl

  • Discomforts of Pregnancy: Migraines

    Migraine headaches are different from stress or tension headaches. Migraine headaches are a type of vascular headache that is a result from blood vessels dilating in the brain. Migraine headaches are like a lottery when it comes to pregnancy.

  • Discomforts of Pregnancy: Swelling

    During pregnancy, the body produces approximately 50% more blood and body fluids to meet the needs of the developing baby. Swelling is a normal part of pregnancy that is caused by this additional blood and fluids.

  • Discomforts of Pregnancy: Headaches

    Experiencing headaches during pregnancy is one of the most common discomforts and complaints. Headaches may occur at anytime during your pregnancy but they tend to be most common during the first and third trimesters.

  • Fertility and Conception Tips

    Hoping to get pregnant soon? You've come to the right place! Here's everything you need to know to maximize your chances of conceiving quickly and to get your pregnancy off to the healthiest possible start.

  • Where 'O, Where Has My Little Waist gone...

    Have you ever noticed how tiny the women's (and men's) waists were in the 1950s and 1960s? Everyone seemed to have teeny, tiny waistlines. But in the new millennium, medical experts are extremely worried about people's ever expanding waistlines.

  • Dealing with Insomnia

    It's common for a mom to be lying awake in bed while her baby or toddler is snoozing blissfully. Unfortunately, low quantity and poor quality (= depth) of sleep erode a mother's health and well-being, and give her a strong shove down the slippery slope toward depression.

  • Staying Slim During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    I'm 42. I used to be overweight but managed to lose a lot of weight a year ago. Now I'm pregnant but I wish to stay slim. I intend to continue jogging and aerobics classes and limit my food intake during pregnancy in order to keep my weight down. I have a busy career and often rush meals. I drink a lot of coffee at work and a cigarette accompanies most of my cups of coffees. What nutritional advice can you give?
    Marie

  • Is Weak Tea Okay Instead of Water?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    I have moved to a new town and our new water is bad tasting. I have been drinking weak tea instead of plain water. Is this OK or do I need to buy bottled water?

    Thanks,Sheryl

  • Are These Medications Harmful to Baby?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I'm trying to get pregnant and wonder about taking certain over-the-counter medicines such as aspirin, Tylenol, Chlor-trimeton (for nasal drainage from allergies) and Sudafed™. Would any of these medicines hurt the baby during the first trimester or later?

  • Drinking Diet Cola During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    Before getting pregnant I was drinking a lot of diet colas. Now I am concerned about the effect on the baby -- both about the carbonated beverage and about the caffeine. Should I worry if I drink a couple a day?

  • How Much Coffee Can I Drink?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    How much caffeinated coffee can I drink daily while pregnant without harming the baby? I have heard one to two cups is acceptable but I don't have any legit resources to back it up.

  • Is Decaffeinated Green Tea Okay During Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am about five weeks pregnant and have given up caffeine. I have been drinking decaffeinated green tea every now and then. I have read about other herbal teas not being safe but have not seen any articles regarding green tea.

    Is it considered unsafe during pregnancy, even if it's decaffeinated?

    Thank you,
    Jennifer

  • Is Pop Better Than Nothing?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am 16 weeks pregnant and have quite bad morning sickness. I have had morning sickness for my other two children for the whole pregnancy so I don't think this one will be any different although it does seem to be worse than the other two pregnancies.