Foods preferred by prospective mothers influence the eating habits of their children in future. It is has been proved by a group of scientists from the University of Colorado (USA). Full story

A lot of women are afraid of gaining excess weight during and after pregnancy. The fear of becoming fat makes some women even delay pregnancy. But if you eat healthy food and live a healthy way of live, you will be able to avoid gaining weight during pregnancy – just follow our pregnancy diet tips. Full story

Pre-teens and teenagers all over the United States are swept over by a rising tide of eating disorders – a situation that has been under way for the last few decades, a recent study conducted by a research team from the University of Michigan informs. The scientists who investigated over 200 studies on eating disorders discovered that eating disorders show significant growth in under-age children in particular. Full story

It turns out that social ads on the dangers of junk food do not work. Deterrent posters and signs do not have the due importance. But how can one protect children from eating harmful food? Full story

You have decided to change your diet and included healthy products. You now eat less fat, drink plenty of liquids... The rules are simple, and much has already been written about them. But the issue is that your husband and children are used to other foods and this has led you to continue delaying proper nutrition for a later time. But maybe there are ways to teach the whole family to eat healthy food? Full story

Scientists from the University of Amsterdam have found that increasing the diet of a pregnant woman adversely affects the health of her baby. Namely, the limitation of food to the mother leads to a rapid aging of the baby’s brain. Full story

A survey of 3,000 mothers commissioned by Philips AVENT shows that parents still have to resort to white lies to inveigle their kids into eating healthy meals, and how often do you think it happens? Usually twice a day. Full story

A recent study has collected data to show that eating chocolate several times every week during pregnancy can inhibit the development of insidious conditions in the would-be mother. Full story

Medical workers have determined that one of the causes of acceleration of maturation in modern children hides in their eating habits, namely, their excessive consumption of meat products. Full story

It was found that watching Popeye cartoons incites children into eating (and enjoying!) much more vegetables compared to those who don’t watch them. Full story

Are you feeling the pressure of studies, research and the regularly altering diet, food and nourishment? There are so many differing opinions and theories which makes it difficult for anyone to carry on the dos and don’ts. The following are five best fundamental routine changes to be actively encouraged in preparing your body for the process of conception and to start a healthy family life.... Full story

Researchers from the University Medical Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands, found that women's diet affects pregnancy odds. They examined over 160 infertile couples who underwent IVF treatment and ICSI treatment (intracytoplasmic sperm injection). Full story

The rate of children with excessive weight continues to ascend all over the world, and one of the reasons for that is a growing habit to snack, a recent study says. Furthermore, the research shows that children mostly snack on unhealthy food Full story

That’s the conclusion of a research described in a new study in Clinical Pediatrics. Scientists believe that before children reach the age of 2, the possibility of their putting on excessive weight has already been established. Full story

Breastfeeding is known to be a good means of decreasing the risk of putting on too much weight later in life. But so far there has been no research to tell us how breastfeeding should be combined with giving the child solid complementary food. Full story

Finnish scientists claim children who start eating oatmeal at early age face lower risk of developing asthma. Their study revealed the risk of developing asthma was reduced by about 60 percent in children who ate oatmeal before they reach their fifth month. Full story

Children tend not to like vegetables and other healthy foods. According to the psychologists of the University of Reading, you can make squeamish children taste new food by showing them the picture of it. Full story

British scientists say that parents may keep their children out of troubles by allowing them to drink some alcohol at home. Teenagers who try to fetch alcohol by themselves are more likely to engage in violence-related situations or other forms of illegal behavior. Full story

Everyone knows about comfort eating. But after researchers from King's College London did a series of studies, it has become clear what kind of stress some people are trying to eat away. Full story

The inclination to turn to violence and become a criminal is considered to be linked with social and environmental influence and brought down to family factors. But a new study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry proves that there is a direct interrelation between a child’s behavior and his or her diet. Full story

Indulging in liquorice-rich diet on the part of the expectant mom can influence the fetus, negatively shaping his intelligence and behavior in future life, as the new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology informs. The research showed that mothers who liked to take much liquorice with their meals gave birth to children who displayed impaired cognitive functions in terms of memory and spatial awareness. Full story

Hereditary obesity can be impeded if the would-be mother undergoes obesity surgery before she becomes pregnant, an article in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism points out. According to previous research, the likeliness of overweight moms giving birth to overweight children runs pretty high, which may lead to health problems for both. Genetic factor and home environment aside, scientists concluded that a slimming surgery starts off metabolic and hormonal changes in the mother’s womb that lessen the risk of the baby having excessive weight. Full story

Pregnant women sometimes think their belly grows much too quickly, or, on the contrary, they can hardly notice it for some reason. Learn how to make sure that the size of your belly is ok. Full story

Scientists from Bristol University conducted a sociological study and found out that seafood boost pregnant women's mood. During the study they examined the nutrition of 10 thousand women; the women had to complete a survey noting how much seafood they consumed during pregnancy and how she felt during that period of their life. Full story

It is believed that drinking milk and eating many diary products like butter and cheese – food that contains saturated fats – is not good for adults, because it can worsen heart condition. But it is totally different with children. The study that appeared in Heart proves that a diet based on regular intake of dairy products is conducive to longevity in children. Full story