Good Nutrition During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time when most women are especially concerned about nutrition and diet as moms-to-be want to give their newborns the best possible chance to survive and thrive. There are also many dietary restrictions placed on pregnant women, as well as many pregnancy-related symptoms that can affect the ability…

Fish Oil – Is It Important to Take & Why?

When it comes to fish oil, experts are divided regarding the usage and safety in the general population. Research has shown the benefits of eating fish and other seafood. However, the benefit may not just lie in the type of fat found in fish, but also other nutritional factors found…

Part 2: Supplements to Boost the Immune System

In the last part of this series of nutrition and immune system, we discussed changes you could make to your diet to help boost and strengthen your immune system.  This included eating sufficient protein and healthy fats, as well as limiting sugar, and including some foods high in immune-boosting vitamins…