When the FDA and EPA warned pregnant women about
mercury levels in fish, consumption of this healthy food dropped dramatically. Women were told not to eat more than 12 oz. a week, but confusion about which fish was OK to eat and fear about getting too much mercury made women give fish up altogether.
Now
experts are saying that not getting enough Omega-3s is much more dangerous to the developing fetus than getting trace amounts of mercury.
The incredible edible
egg. After a couple of decades of being considered not so good for you, eggs have definitely made a healthy comeback. A few questions still linger about the impact eggs have on cholesterol levels, so here are 5 things about eggs to answers some of those concerns.
If you are conscious about what goes into your body and you have respect for all creatures great and small, you need to be on the lookout for this Certified Humane food label. This label that makes it easier for conscious consumers to choose egg, dairy, meat, or poultry products that were produced with the welfare of the animal in mind.
A team of veterinarians and animal scientists created the
Animal Care Standards to ensure that farmers, producers, and processors keep their animals in conditions that meet high standards of animal care.
If you see a product with this "Certified Humane" label, you know that the animals:
- Were allowed to engage in natural behaviors.
- Had sufficient space, shelter, and gentle handling to limit stress.
- Had ample fresh water and a healthy diet without added hormones or antibiotics.
Humane Farm Animal Care is the independent non-profit organization that conducts regular inspections to make sure businesses are upholding these high standards.
Fit's Tips: Check out this
list to find out which businesses and restaurants you want to support.
Okay, okay, we all know that
Dunkin' Donuts is not the healthiest place in the world. Besides donuts, they do offer other choices. Let's take a peek and see how they measure up.
Food
Calories
Fat in grams
Cholesterol
Sodium in milligrams
Carbs in grams
Protein in grams
Plain bagel
320
2.5
0
650
62
12
Everything bagel
370
6
0
650
67
14
Multigrain bagel
380
6
0
650
68
14
Cinnamon Raisin bagel
330
3
0
430
65
10
2 oz Plain Cream Cheese
190
17
55
190
4
4
2 oz Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese
170
15
45
340
4
2
2 oz Lite Cream Cheese
120
9
30
280
5
4
Banana Walnut Muffin
540
25
65
520
69
10
Honey Bran Raisin Muffin
480
15
60
480
79
8
Cranberry Orange Muffin
440
17
65
480
66
8
Blueberry Muffin
470
17
60
500
73
8
Reduced Fat Blueberry Muffin
400
5
60
490
78
8
Well that wasn't so bad.
IUD, also known as a coil, stands for intrauterine device. - "intra" meaning within, and "uterine" meaning of the uterus. An IUD is about 1.5 inches long and it's inserted into your uterus to prevent pregnancy.
