No Special Meal

I am not sure if I will believe on what other people say about giving vitamins to your kid makes them eat a lot, thus gaining weight in the long run. I give my son vitamins but he never gain weight. One thing I notice is that he eats 4 - 5 times a day, but only small meals. He is growing tall though. I love that my son eats veggies and fruits and less junk foods....he isn't even in to sweets. What I believe is that you are what you eat. I never make special meal for Jake...he eats what's in front of him. I mean, he eats what we eat....now is fully adjusted to eating Filipino and American foods....which is what we want.

Why Milk Matters

Did you know that toddlers need about 2 cups of milk products everyday for healthy growth and development? And so it is important to include them as part of your child's meals and snacks everyday. Dairy foods provide nutrients that are vital for the health and development of your child's body.

~~ Calcium builds strong bones and teeth.
~~ Yogurt, cheese and milk contain calcium and potassium.
~~ Vitamin D helps the body to maintain proper levels of calcium and phosphorous, which helps to build strong bones. Milk is a good source of vitamin D.

Though my son is already 5 year old, I still give him at least 2 cups of milk a day for I know that it is good for him and his health. I am glad he loves milk. Some kids don't like it at all. If they only know what they are missing from not drinking milk or eating dairy foods. For me, parents should be strict when it comes to the foods their kids eat. Good eating habit starts at home and parents must a be good example of this!

Avandia's Serious Side Effects!

This morning while I was checking my emails, I got one with a subject about warning to all diabetic. I immediately opened it and the message talked about the medicine called "Avandia." I have no idea what that medicine for but, was glad I am not into it. This medicine just like any other medicines has a very bad side effect. It can cause heart failure, heart attack and liver failure. So, if you or someone you know is taking this medication, you better contact your doctor and ask about it. Whether this is true or not, it is better to be safe than never.

Cinnamon, Helps Lower Blood Sugar Level

Being a diabetic person, it i hard for me to lower my blood sugar level due to my love for foods and eating. I was borne and raised in the Philippines where rice is part of every meal; I still can't resist eating Filipino foods with steamed rice. As we know, rice turns into sugar when eaten, thus making blood sugar high especially if you are diabetic, it is bad! Right now, I am trying my best to eat less carbs particularly white rice, bread, sweet foods, as well as pastas. Anyway, insulin shot once a day, oral medication twice a day, cinnamon capsule, bitter melon tea and ground cinnamon help lower my blood sugar level. Talking about cinnamon, there are many use of it aside from lowering BSL, if you are interested, look online and be amazed with what cinnamon can do for your health. Note: be sure to choose cinnamon that won't damage your kidney!

Food for Thought

A recent study of over two thousand adults over age sixty-five found that what you eat could impact your chances of getting Alzheimer’s disease. The diet that provided the most benefits was a Mediterranean-style diet, which differs from typical American fare in that it is high in fish, vegetables, and legumes and low in red meant and poultry. Those study participants that followed a healthy, Mediterranean diet were about 40 percent less likely to experience cognitive decline than their less-healthy counterparts. Researchers suggest that being in the habit of eating healthy long before Alzheimer’s or dementia is likely to be a key factor in preventing cognitive impairment.