The latest in research completed by the University of Adelaide, published in The FASEB Journal, suggests that moms-to-be who eat junk food during their pregnancies have already programmed their babies to be addicted to a high fat, high sugar diet by the time they are weaned. The research, led by Dr. Bev Mühlhäusler, is the first... read more

The winter holidays are full of days of feasting. The month of December alone is full of cultural traditions that bring a plethora of tasty and sumptuous treats including cakes, pies, candies, chocolates, among other things. Most of us who are indulging in these delights will pack on an extra three to seven pounds during... read more

Need a break from the boring turkey on white?  This Greek Veggie Panini is filled (literally) with flavors and nutrients. Get the whole family involved – set out the ingredients and let everyone build their own creation. Get the recipe at The Nest >> Tell us, what are your favorite sandwiches? Plus more from... read more

One of the best ways to make sure you’re getting all the important nutrients you need during pregnancy is to stock up on plenty of healthy snack foods. The Bumpies on our 1st Trimester message board shared some of their favorite (healthy!) pregnancy snacks for on-the-go and to... read more

New mom Jessica Simpson is ready to get back her pre-baby body. Her game plan? The singer tweeted recently, “so excited to be part of the Weight Watchers family.” Jessica told PEOPLE that she wants her diet to be more of a lifestyle, because she was a yo-yo dieter in the past. But while... read more

Pregnant women have an excuse to eat whatever and however much they want, right? Nope, according to a new study conducted at Queen Mary, University of London and published in BMJ. Researchers noted that gaining too much weight during pregnancy can put a woman and her baby at higher risk for high blood... read more

If you’re pregnant and feeling clueless about what healthy (and non-forbidden) foods to eat that actually taste good, you’ve found a match with this dish. Heck, it can be a go-to dish even if you’re not expecting! It’s packed with protein, fiber and iron. Plus, replacing quinoa (a pretty trendy grain right now!) for rice... read more