Why you should avoid sugary beverages during pregnancy

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Why you should avoid sugary beverages during pregnancy

The results of this recent study were shocking even to me: Consumption of sugary beverages by pregnant women led to a significant increase in body fat of the child several years later, REGARDLESS of the child's own diet!

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Health & Fitness Digest - 10 March

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Health & Fitness Digest - 10 March

In today’s digest:

  • An amazing new stem cell procedure promises massive potential for anti-aging and reversing disease
  • This daily habit is causing you to destroy your sleep, memory, learning ability, and hormones - you have to stop!
  • Low Vitamin D during pregnancy increases child risk of Multiple Sclerosis by 90%
  • Yet another study showing that increasing protein while dropping carbs is the key to fat loss
  • Higher intake of Vitamin B6 (in women) and B12 (in men) associated with lower risk of depression
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The first health & fitness digest for 2016!

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The first health & fitness digest for 2016!

In the first digest of 2016: 

  • Study reveals that the less children sleep the fatter they get
  • Clear evidence that nuts reduce risk of mortality
  • Dark chocolate will make you stronger on the bike!
  • Antidepressants during pregnancy significantly increase risk of child autism
  • If you want to get smarter, then focus on HIT
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The High Performance Health & Nutrition Digest

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The High Performance Health & Nutrition Digest

In today’s post:

  • Folic acid potentially dangerous to mother and child
  • Dark chocolate: a powerful tool to reduce cardiovascular risk factors
  • Harvard study says marathon training makes you fat
  • Cyclists and triathletes: Red Bull is BS
  • Large-scale Harvard study demonstrates that low-carb diets are far superior to low-fat for weight loss
  • Male triathletes: watch your testosterone
  • Just one alcoholic drink by pregnant mothers is enough to cause growth retardation of baby
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The Digest - June 14

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The Digest - June 14
  • Most ObGyn doctors don’t even know this and it’s scary.
  • Insulin resistance proves to be a better long-term predictor of disease than anything else.
  • The glycemic index of your breakfast DOES NOT MATTER much.
  • Statins deplete Vitamin K2, increase risk of atherosclerosis. Go figure…
  • Statins vindicated in relation to memory loss? Not so fast!
  • Collagen: the most important nutrient for healthy skin.
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The Digest - May 10

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The Digest - May 10
  • Is there anything Vitamin D can't do??
  • When was the last time you took an honest look at your relationships?
  • You should know this if you drink sugary drinks.
  • Iron supplements in pregnant women adversely affect newborn health.
  • This cancerous chemical sprayed on food cannot be washed away. You HAVE to read this one.
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The Digest - May 5

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The Digest - May 5
  • 5 easy ways to be more mobile in the office and avoid sitting for long stretches.
  • Adding potassium to a high-sodium meal reduces negative effects, or you can just use real sea-salt!
  • Women and heels… I’m treading lightly on this one… no pun intended!
  • Are e-cigarettes putting newborns at risk of reduced brain development??
  • I hate when athletes skip this specific warm-up before a hard workout!
  • Don’t knock it till your try it!
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The Digest - Feb 8

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  • Norwegians with existing heart disease ate saturated fat... what happened to them 5 years down the road?
  • General Mills and Nestle fund a study to test the effects of whole grains on your health. The results probably surprised them...
  • Did a ketogenic diet fail for you? If so, are you a victim of common mistakes for people eating "keto"?
  • Hey Lance, forget EPO... have you heard of Heliox? No, no no, not the God of the Sun, that's Helios!
  • Women delivering via C-section experience vaginal pain for up to 1.5 years post-partum.
  • Don't ignore the frozen section in the supermarket, it might be healthier for you than the fruits & veg section!
  • Crossfit athletes have more sex, apparently... 

 

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