Mindful Eating and How to Improve Our Relationship With FoodVideos

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Foods to Avoid When PregnantVideos

There’s a list of foods that are actually harmful for pregnancy. It’s important to avoid anything that’s raw, deli meats and high mercury fish, says Dr. Ellen Schwartzbard, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida.

Swordfish, tilefish or …

Weight Management during PregnancyVideos

Gaining weight during pregnancy varies from person to person. Dr. Ellen Schwartzbard, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, advises not eating for two during pregnancy.
The specialist affirms on average it’s about 25-30 pounds for the entire …

What do these different categories of food dating mean and are there exceptions to these designations?Ask Hanna

Everyone has seen the dates posted on various food products – “Use-By …”, “Best-By …”, “Sell-By …”. What do these different categories of food dating mean and are there exceptions to these designations?

With the exception of infant formula, food …

What is a peanut allergy?Ask Hanna

Eight types of food account for over 90% of allergic reactions in affected individuals: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat. Of these, the one most capable of producing a severe allergic reaction is peanuts. It has …

Can barbequed food make me sick?Ask Hanna

Foodborne illness increases dramatically during the summer months, in part due to more people using outdoor grills or cooking while camping. When cooking outdoors, food safety features that a home kitchen provides, such as temperature-controlled cooking, refrigeration, and washing facilities, …

Are all dietary supplements safe?Ask Hanna

Recently, a friend of mine ended up in the emergency department a few days after starting a dietary supplement that she assumed was safe since it could be …

Is it really bad to overeat during the holiday season?Ask Hanna

For many people, the holiday season is the happiest time of the year. But power shopping, visiting relatives and over-eating can also take its toll on the body. During this time of year, food seems to be everywhere. One explanation …

Is dark chocolate healthy?Ask Hanna

In the past, chocolate has been considered an indulgence without benefits beyond pleasing our taste buds. Recent evidence, however, has shown that there may be significant health benefits to eating chocolate. The key to receiving these health benefits appears to …