Let’s face it: getting back into shape after your baby is born is hard work. You’re fighting fatigue, caring for a newborn, and adapting to a new schedule, and focusing on fitness is often last on the list of things to do. I know, I have been there three times.
The good news is that it’s possible to shape up after deliverly. Elisa Zied, MS, RD, author and mother of two, shares some great tips in her latest caloriecount.com blog about getting back into shape after baby. (Psst…she interviewed me for the piece!) Check it out here.
Herbs and spices do more than season food. Check out the most recent findings on the health benefits of herbs and spices in my latest WebMD piece at www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/spices-and-herbs-health-benefits
If the thought of giving up your morning cup of Joe during pregnancy doesn’t appeal to you, there’s no need to worry. A cup of coffee a day - or it’s caffeine equivalent - probably won’t harm your baby, according to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
ACOG experts said this week that limiting caffeine intake to 200 milligrams a day does not significantly contribute to preterm birth or miscarriage.
The March of Dimes also recommends limiting caffeine intake to 200 milligrams a day, the equivalent of about 12 ounces of coffee.
Here are some other caffeine sources from the list of 65 beverages and foods containing caffeine in Expect the Best, Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During, & After Pregnancy.
Spike Shooter, 8.4 ounces: 300 milligrams
Starbucks Iced Brewed Coffee, 16 ounces: 190 milligrams
Monster Energy, 16 ounces: 160 milligrams
Foosh Energy Mints, 1 piece: 100 milligrams
Starbucks Tazo Green Tea Latte (Grande), 16 ounces: 80 milligrams
Jolt Cola, 12 ounces: 72 milligrams
Mountain Dew MDX, regular or diet, 12 ounces: 54 milligrams
Diet Coke, 12 ounces: 47 milligrams
Barq’s Root Beer, regular or diet, 12 ounces: 23 milligrams
Tea, black, brewed, 8 ounces: 47 milligrams
Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate Bar, 1.45 ounces: 18 milligrams
