Did you know that what a woman eats, during pregnancy, can affect the DNA of her baby? According to Dr. Stephen Chaney, in a study performed by Ong & Muhlhausler, female rats were maintained on either a standard rat chow or a "junk-food diet"(food containing high fat and sugar), while the rat was pregnant and then while lactating Then the rats were separated from their moms and allowed to choose what they wanted to eat.
The "junk food" babies showed a marked preference for high fat foods. Also, they showed alterations in their hormones that preconditioned them to require a higher intake of fat to experience pleasure from eating.
In a second study by Jousee et al, and Faseb, female mice were maintained on either a standard mice chow or a low protein diet, during pregnancy and lactation.
In this situation, the mice offspring had a lower body weight and less fat.
Every good nutritionist knows that pregnant and lactating women should not be on a low protein diet. With that said it is sensible for pregnant/lactating women to eat the right amount of protein, carbs and fat to be healthy and to have a healthy baby.
To prepare for conceiving a baby, a healthy diet is the responsibility of both parents, The baby will have DNA from both.
Most prenatal nutrition advice is currently based on what it takes to have a healthy baby - not on what it might take for your child to experience better health throughout their life.
For pre-natal, pregnancy, and/or lactating nutrition program contact Mary Beth at 810-813-3308.
Creating a healthy family is like a game of Follow the Leader. Our kids will do what we do, take care of yourself first.
Mary Beth
http://www.mamabearproductions.net/
Monday, July 25, 2011
Saturday, July 9, 2011
What, when, and why
I've been asked why I take so many "pills". The "pills" are supplements. Why do I take them? Because, and I'll be honest, I don't eat according to the food pyramid guide, I'm unable to always breathe clean air, and basically I'm not perfect. So I need to supplement my diet with a high end line of natural products.
What do I take? Well a good foundation consists of; multi-vitamin, B complex, vitamin C, vitamin E, and a supplement with calcium/magnesium/vitamin D. Because I want to offset the affects of stress, I also take an immune builder. Then because I am a woman and in menopause I take a supplement that has black cohosh, dong quai, flax seed and additional ingredients which prevent hot flashes and lack of sleep. Also, I have acid reflux and I take a probiotic, enzymes and alfalfa. In the morning I take my supplements with a soy protein that is non-GMO.
When do I take my supplements? Various times of the day.
I've built up to this regiment. Yes you may be saying WOW that's a lot! Maybe. But I'll tell you that I am not the norm. Most women my age have had severe female problems, lack of energy, and severe mood swings. Not me. Oh and what I take has side benefits.
So call me weird. I'll take that as a compliment.
Want to know what is right for you? Contact me at marybeth@mamabearproductions.net and we can set up a day and time to either meet in person or talk on the phone.
We who have no time for our health today, may have no time for our health tomorrow.
Many blessings,
Mary Beth
What do I take? Well a good foundation consists of; multi-vitamin, B complex, vitamin C, vitamin E, and a supplement with calcium/magnesium/vitamin D. Because I want to offset the affects of stress, I also take an immune builder. Then because I am a woman and in menopause I take a supplement that has black cohosh, dong quai, flax seed and additional ingredients which prevent hot flashes and lack of sleep. Also, I have acid reflux and I take a probiotic, enzymes and alfalfa. In the morning I take my supplements with a soy protein that is non-GMO.
When do I take my supplements? Various times of the day.
I've built up to this regiment. Yes you may be saying WOW that's a lot! Maybe. But I'll tell you that I am not the norm. Most women my age have had severe female problems, lack of energy, and severe mood swings. Not me. Oh and what I take has side benefits.
So call me weird. I'll take that as a compliment.
Want to know what is right for you? Contact me at marybeth@mamabearproductions.net and we can set up a day and time to either meet in person or talk on the phone.
We who have no time for our health today, may have no time for our health tomorrow.
Many blessings,
Mary Beth
Monday, June 27, 2011
Athletes of every kind
Are you a professional athlete, amateur athlete, recreational athlete, just trying to get fit, or even a weekend gardener? Now that summer is here, I'm certain you fall into one of those categories or know someone who is.
What does one do to achieve peak performance or just prevent from being sore the next day? What about prevention to injury?
Well, eat healthy before (for example an organic protein bar or protein smoothie), hydrate during (add something to your water that has potassium and natural sugars), and after do both. Seem simple? You bet. But it is a habit to create, if you don't already have a program in place.
Go here and see what Olympic athletes do to achieve peak performance, without steroids or other drugs.
So you're not an Olympic athlete? That's okay, they are a rare bread. The point is that it is important to give the body optimal nutrition in preventing injury, illness and disease.
Want more information? Do you like free things? Click here.
Create one or two good habits monthly. In a year's time you will have created 12-24 good habits. WOW!
Need help with creating good habits? Contact Mary Beth at marybeth@mamabearproductions.net.
Have a safe and happy July 4th!
Mary Beth
What does one do to achieve peak performance or just prevent from being sore the next day? What about prevention to injury?
Well, eat healthy before (for example an organic protein bar or protein smoothie), hydrate during (add something to your water that has potassium and natural sugars), and after do both. Seem simple? You bet. But it is a habit to create, if you don't already have a program in place.
Go here and see what Olympic athletes do to achieve peak performance, without steroids or other drugs.
So you're not an Olympic athlete? That's okay, they are a rare bread. The point is that it is important to give the body optimal nutrition in preventing injury, illness and disease.
Want more information? Do you like free things? Click here.
Create one or two good habits monthly. In a year's time you will have created 12-24 good habits. WOW!
Need help with creating good habits? Contact Mary Beth at marybeth@mamabearproductions.net.
Have a safe and happy July 4th!
Mary Beth
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Would you like pesticides with your peach?
What if I told you that when you eat a peach (non organic), you may be getting up to 57 pesticides. Just when you thought you and/or your family was eating something good for them and then you find out about the pesticides. Go here for the rest of the story.
Want to change the dirty dozen to the Clean 15? Buy organic and when you can't, use a fruit/veggie cleaner. The one I use works GREAT and is cost effective. Do I have your attention? Click here and find out what I use and the many other uses of this unique product.
Questions? Email me at marybeth@mamabearproductions.net.
Have a fantastic day!
Mary Beth
Want to change the dirty dozen to the Clean 15? Buy organic and when you can't, use a fruit/veggie cleaner. The one I use works GREAT and is cost effective. Do I have your attention? Click here and find out what I use and the many other uses of this unique product.
Questions? Email me at marybeth@mamabearproductions.net.
Have a fantastic day!
Mary Beth
Monday, June 6, 2011
Stress is a Choice
There are many things we can do about stress. For example: healthy foods, a good night sleep, read an inspirational book, and pray.
You can choose not to have stress. Simplify your life. According to David Zerfoss, author of Stress is a Choice, "Whether your business life is overly complicated or your personal life (or both), you have chosen this current system of chaos. The world is a tantalizing swirl of getting the next "fix", tempting us to fit more and more things, people and processes into our lives, personally and professionally."
If you would like to preview Zerfoss's book, click here.
Want to know some simple things you can do to offset the affects of stress? Go here.
Make simple and positive changes, 1-2 each month. In a years time you will have made 12 - 24 simple and positive changes. WOW!
We who have no time for our health today, may have no time for our healthy tomorrow.
Mary Beth
www.mamabearproductions.net
You can choose not to have stress. Simplify your life. According to David Zerfoss, author of Stress is a Choice, "Whether your business life is overly complicated or your personal life (or both), you have chosen this current system of chaos. The world is a tantalizing swirl of getting the next "fix", tempting us to fit more and more things, people and processes into our lives, personally and professionally."
If you would like to preview Zerfoss's book, click here.
Want to know some simple things you can do to offset the affects of stress? Go here.
Make simple and positive changes, 1-2 each month. In a years time you will have made 12 - 24 simple and positive changes. WOW!
We who have no time for our health today, may have no time for our healthy tomorrow.
Mary Beth
www.mamabearproductions.net
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Who will you inspire today?
An excerpt from The Best Way Out is Always Through by BJ Gallgher
Our journey of life is about progress, not perfection. It's not about doing one thing 100% better - it's a matter of doing 100 things, 1% better each day.
Progress is evolutionary not revolutionary, and most days we measure our progress in inches, not miles. What matters most is showing up for your life whether you feel like it or not.
Ask yourself, "What two or three little things can I do today that would move me forward?" You'll be amazed at how much distance you can cover by taking it in increments.
The little things add up; the inches turn to miles; and we string together our efforts like so many pearls. Before long, look what you have - a whole strand!
Ah... beautiful.
Will you pay this forward?
Have an inspirational day!
Mary Beth
http://www.mamabearproductions.net/
Our journey of life is about progress, not perfection. It's not about doing one thing 100% better - it's a matter of doing 100 things, 1% better each day.
Progress is evolutionary not revolutionary, and most days we measure our progress in inches, not miles. What matters most is showing up for your life whether you feel like it or not.
Ask yourself, "What two or three little things can I do today that would move me forward?" You'll be amazed at how much distance you can cover by taking it in increments.
The little things add up; the inches turn to miles; and we string together our efforts like so many pearls. Before long, look what you have - a whole strand!
Ah... beautiful.
Will you pay this forward?
Have an inspirational day!
Mary Beth
http://www.mamabearproductions.net/
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Shocking pollutants in your home
Many think about the pollutants outside the home, but do you know there are pollutants in the home? In addition to the tips below, you can go to the EPA website at http://www.epa.gov/iaq/lead.html to find out more.
1. Use cleaning products made from safe natural and not-toxic ingredients to prevent exposure to the hazardous synthetic chemicals conventional cleaners often contain.
2. Dust with a damp cloth to ensure that household dust, which can collect toxins, is removed from surfaces and not stirred back into the air.
3. Open windows and doors occasionally (even in winter!) to rinse out any air pollutants that have accumulated inside.
4. Spray carefully. Propellant-powered aerosol spray products release their ingredients in the form of easily-breathable microscopic droplets that stay suspended in the air for hours after use. Better bets are hand-powered spray products or those you can apply with a sponge or rag.
6. Use baking soda. Freshen everything from carpets and cat boxes to trash cans and drains with non-toxic baking soda. Just sprinkle, let stand overnight, and vacuum or rinse odors away the next day.
7. Warm water can be best. Synthetic chemicals and other pollutants often accumulate unseen on the surfaces you are cleaning. Since hot water easily turns many of these substances into vapor.
8. Use chlorine-free dishwasher detergent. The chlorine in conventional detergents is easily vaporized by hot dishwasher water and then released into your home’s air.
9. Ask guests to remove their shoes when entering your home. That way, they won’t track in pollutants.
10. Buy a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter. These special filters trap unhealthy dust particles.
Simple steps are big improvements in one's health.
Mary Beth
www.mamabearproductions.net
1. Use cleaning products made from safe natural and not-toxic ingredients to prevent exposure to the hazardous synthetic chemicals conventional cleaners often contain.
2. Dust with a damp cloth to ensure that household dust, which can collect toxins, is removed from surfaces and not stirred back into the air.
3. Open windows and doors occasionally (even in winter!) to rinse out any air pollutants that have accumulated inside.
4. Spray carefully. Propellant-powered aerosol spray products release their ingredients in the form of easily-breathable microscopic droplets that stay suspended in the air for hours after use. Better bets are hand-powered spray products or those you can apply with a sponge or rag.
6. Use baking soda. Freshen everything from carpets and cat boxes to trash cans and drains with non-toxic baking soda. Just sprinkle, let stand overnight, and vacuum or rinse odors away the next day.
7. Warm water can be best. Synthetic chemicals and other pollutants often accumulate unseen on the surfaces you are cleaning. Since hot water easily turns many of these substances into vapor.
8. Use chlorine-free dishwasher detergent. The chlorine in conventional detergents is easily vaporized by hot dishwasher water and then released into your home’s air.
9. Ask guests to remove their shoes when entering your home. That way, they won’t track in pollutants.
10. Buy a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter. These special filters trap unhealthy dust particles.
Simple steps are big improvements in one's health.
Mary Beth
www.mamabearproductions.net
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