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By Joseph Hazan,M.D., FACOG
According to recent research, nutrition during pregnancy should include the Omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. These are important to help the development of the fetus, prevent prematurity and improve brain development. Most diets are deficient in these nutrients. Fish oil is a good source and the supplementation of DHA […] Omega-3 fatty acid intake is very important. […] By Joseph Hazan,M.D.,FACOG Mediterranean diet confers health benefits which are being studied. For instance Olive oil contains polyphenols that are shown to lower blood clot risks by decreasing the stickiness of platelets. These polyphenols also act as anti-inflammatory. The Mediterranean diet which contains extra virgin olive oil and omega-3 fatty acids from fish confer […] By Joseph Hazan,M.D., FACOG Healthy Nutrition is based on research done to help promote health. We will start with the health benefits of olive oil. A study published this year showed that olive oil polyphenols and omega 3 fatty acids in fish will help reduce atherosclerosis between 54% and 61%. Olive oil […] By Joseph Hazan,M.D.,FACOG
Antioxidant agents and antiaging capabilities are being studied and some intriguing facts are emerging. Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is a direct antioxidant. It is abundant in citrus fruits and berries. It also aids in collagen production. Vitamin E as alpha tocopherol and tocotrienols found in olive oil, asparagus, almonds, nuts, […] By Joseph Hazan,M.D., FACOG Antioxidants counter the oxidative harm caused by reactive oxygen species which are damaging to the cells in your body. Oxidative stress is caused by normal oxidative metabolism by giving rise to free radicals which create the changes characteristic of aging. Some of this is natural and some of it is due […] By Joseph Hazan,M.D., FACOG SAFE NUTRITION Safe nutrition relates to avoidance of food-borne contaminants, pathogens and toxins that cause food -borne infections and food poisoning. There are 76 million cases of food-borne illnesses in the US annually and 5000 fatalities from this cause. The following precautions are beneficial in preventing these illnesses. 1) Hand washing […] |
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