Mom’s Diet Can Determine Sex of Baby?

April 24, 2008 · 1 Comment 

By LINDSEY TANNER CHICAGO (AP) — Snips and snails and puppydog tails … and cereal and bananas? That could be what little boys are made of, according to surprising new research suggesting that what a woman eats before pregnancy influences the gender of her baby. Having a hearty appetite, eating potassium-rich foods including bananas, and not skipping breakfast all seemed to raise the odds of having a boy. The British research is billed as the first in humans to show a link between a woman’s diet and whether... [Read the full story]

Diet Happy Hour Tips & Tricks

April 16, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

Worried about staying on your diet when the gang’s going out for drinks? No problem! It’s all about planning ahead, staying in control, and realizing that there’s far more to hanging out with your friends than just drinking. Try these tips for keeping your edge: 1. Add water or ice to hard drinks to dilute them. 2. Order your mixed drinks made with diet soda or club soda (which have no calories) instead of higher-calorie tonic or juices. 3. Add club soda to wine for a larger drink with no added calories. 4. Make yourself... [Read the full story]