Mum Off My Feet » healthy eating http://mumoffmyfeet.com Share Research, Advice, Experiences, Laughs, Random Thoughts, Create A Sounding Board and an Opportunity to Network with other 'Workhorses'. Mon, 16 Dec 2013 03:54:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 Digestion begins in the Mouth http://mumoffmyfeet.com/2011/06/digestion-begins-in-the-mouth/ http://mumoffmyfeet.com/2011/06/digestion-begins-in-the-mouth/#comments Tue, 31 May 2011 23:30:01 +0000 http://mumoffmyfeet.com/?p=1371 Chew your food thoroughly – chewing, which breaks down the food into small chunks and mixes it with saliva, actually kick-starts the digestive process. In this way essential nutrients are extracted from the food and digestion is more effective.

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]]> http://mumoffmyfeet.com/2011/06/digestion-begins-in-the-mouth/feed/ 0 Quit Processed Foods http://mumoffmyfeet.com/2011/06/quit-processed-foods/ http://mumoffmyfeet.com/2011/06/quit-processed-foods/#comments Tue, 31 May 2011 23:25:33 +0000 http://mumoffmyfeet.com/?p=1368 A diet heavy in processed foods can lead to numerous problems. As well as the better known obesity, cancer and heart disease, it causes rotten teeth, bad skin, bad breath, constipation, digestive problems, headaches, poor concentration, depression, tiredness and anaemia. Need any more impetus to give up?

Esme Floyd, 1001 Little Healthy Eating Secrets

]]> http://mumoffmyfeet.com/2011/06/quit-processed-foods/feed/ 0 Boost your E Dose http://mumoffmyfeet.com/2011/06/boost-your-e-dose/ http://mumoffmyfeet.com/2011/06/boost-your-e-dose/#comments Tue, 31 May 2011 23:20:20 +0000 http://mumoffmyfeet.com/?p=1362 A powerful antioxidant, vitamin E is essential for fertility because it protects the egg from damage, which can lead to problems conceiving. It is also important in male fertility. Safflower, avocado, sunflower and wheatgerm contain high levels, or take a supplement to be sure.

Esme Floyd, 1001 Little Healthy Eating Secrets

]]> http://mumoffmyfeet.com/2011/06/boost-your-e-dose/feed/ 0 Stay off the Fizz http://mumoffmyfeet.com/2011/06/stay-off-the-fizz/ http://mumoffmyfeet.com/2011/06/stay-off-the-fizz/#comments Tue, 31 May 2011 23:18:21 +0000 http://mumoffmyfeet.com/?p=1359 If you’re trying to get pregnant you should avoid fizzy drinks containing aspartame, which can affect fertility. Caffeine should also be limited as it constricts blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the uterus and preventing eggs from implanting.

Esme Floyd, 1001 Little Healthy Eating Secrets

]]> http://mumoffmyfeet.com/2011/06/stay-off-the-fizz/feed/ 0 Teens in a fizz http://mumoffmyfeet.com/2011/06/teens-in-a-fizz/ http://mumoffmyfeet.com/2011/06/teens-in-a-fizz/#comments Tue, 31 May 2011 22:58:52 +0000 http://mumoffmyfeet.com/?p=1355 Fizzy cans of drink are unhealthy for everyone but they’re particularly bad for teenage girls as they have been linked to low bone density (because they rob bones of strengthening calcium), which can cause osteoporosis. Try sparkling water instead.

Esme Floyd, 1001 Little Healthy Eating Secrets

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