Anthea Levi

1 month ago | babycenter.com | Anthea Levi

BabyCenter’s series "Going viral" unpacks parenting trends and separates the helpful from the hype. Advertisement | page continues below With "Make American Healthy Again" proponent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. now serving as the nation's new health secretary, the health risks of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) might pop up more often on your For You page. If you're expecting, those alarm bells may sound even louder as you eat for two and crave certain snack foods as a result.

Oct 24, 2024 | babycenter.com | Anthea Levi

It's no secret that some of the finer things in life – sushi, gooey cookies, booze – are off the table during pregnancy. But as the sober-curious movement has expanded, so too have nonalcoholic beverage options. From nonalcoholic beer to dealcoholized wines, alternatives to classic drinks abound. Are these sips actually safe during pregnancy? Here's what ob-gyns say about drinking nonalcoholic beer, wine, and spirits when expecting.

Oct 21, 2024 | wellandgood.com | Anthea Levi

Food Vitamins and Supplements Pin It Photo: Stocksy/DZ Film Is it just us or does magnesium feel like the "cool girl" of the minerals? Constipated? Take magnesium to help you poop. Dealing with muscle cramps? Try magnesium. Need to chill the F out? Again, magnesium.

Oct 21, 2024 | flipboard.com | Anthea Levi

'I Was Diagnosed With Stage IV Ovarian Cancer At 58—Here's the First Symptom I Noticed'Plus, how she's lived more than a decade despite being given a week to live. In 2013, Mary Lou Polo was given just a week to live. She had stage IV …

Oct 11, 2024 | babycenter.com | Anthea Levi

For many moms-to-be, cravings are a hallmark of pregnancy, and treats often top the list. You may be tempted to choose low-sugar versions of your favorites – but are “healthy candies” like sugar-free gummies and keto chocolates any better for you? As a registered dietitian, I worry about how these products may affect expecting moms and their babies, particularly because there hasn't been a lot of research on their long-term effects.