Artificial Color Surprise
Lisa TsakosTravelling with a baby is not fun, so on road trips to visit family, rather than stopping for a leisurely lunch, we pack food and limit the need for any stops. On our last two trips home, we had two separate road-trip-food surprises. First incident: My husband purchased a bag of dried mangoes at a small indoor market that carried mostly natural foods (fruits, vegetables, and bulk items...
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Lisa TsakosTo the many pregnant women I counselled over the years, please accept my apologies for thinking that I could help you control your cravings. As a nutritionist, there are certain principles that, in a perfect world, should apply to pregnant women to prevent cravings. Frequently I hear from colleagues (and have said myself) that a healthy, balanced body will not crave any unhealthy foods, ev...
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Overindulging During Pregnancy
Lisa TsakosI gained exactly thirty pounds during my pregnancy, eight of which were put on during the last three weeks (the baby was overdue). My appetite was huge from the second month onwards, and I did...
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Lisa TsakosFor a woman whos supposed to be on maternity leave, Im really busy. Our book idea was picked up by a major publisher only three weeks after my baby was born and I havent stopped working since....
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