If you are pregnant, you are likely aware that it is essential to get the proper daily nutrition for your changing body and developing baby. It is also important to avoid or limit foods that may be harmful during pregnancy. This includes tea, primarily because of its caffeine content.

Native to southern Asia, the roots of the turmeric plant have been used medicinally for thousands of years. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, turmeric is a powerful antioxidant that also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Beets have rich vitamin and mineral content. Juicing beets allows you to take in vitamins A, B-1, B-2, B-6 and C, as well as folic acid, potassium, calcium, iron and fiber. Beet juice also contains antioxidants to combat cell damage and disease.

Beer is traditionally used as a cure for women having trouble breastfeeding, however the dangers posed by its alcoholic content makes non-alcoholic beer a much wiser choice. Common advice for treatment of breastfeeding issues includes reducing distractions around mother and baby.

Gas and other stomach problems are among the most common symptoms infants experience. Babies frequently swallow large quantities of air while eating and do not have sufficient control over their own bodies to avoid eating in positions that cause gas, according to pediatrician William Sears.

Consuming a protein shake around the time of exercise, especially strength training, enhances muscle growth and repair. Shakes often include whey protein, derived from milk, and egg protein because these options contain all the necessary amino acids in the right ratios in an easily digested form.

Adderall is a drug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. Adderall stimulates chemicals and nerves in the brain to help control symptoms such as difficulty focusing and controlling impulses. Adderall should only be taken under the advice of a physician.

A smoothie was originally a fruit juice drink with ice added, according to Dan Titus, director of the Juice and Smoothie Association and author of “Smoothies! The Original Smoothie Book.” By the 1980s, other ingredients such as milk, iced milk, yogurt and sugar were added.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, nearly 6 percent of U.S. children under three years old have food allergies. The foods that you eat, including common allergens, will pass through your system and along to your baby through your breast milk.

You might not spend much time looking at or thinking about the appearance of your urine, but your doctor can tell a great deal about your current health by analyzing it.

Breastfeeding is a proven way to provide your infant with healthy, safe nutrition during their first months of life. However, new mothers might have to avoid certain foods, such as milk products, when breastfeeding their infants, because they cause the infant distress or more serious allergic reactions.

If you enjoy baked goods but have a yeast allergy do not despair – you can substitute a formulation that contains baking soda instead when making breads, rolls and other baked goods. Also seek “quickbread” recipes that call for baking soda and eschew the use of yeast.