Nearly every day there are nutrition-related news stories hitting the mainstream media… today is no exception.  Usually I just glance over the articles – but today I paused because both of today’s stories in the Denver Post had a direct link to the families we seek to serve at IMAGEplus+ Health Concepts!  NEWS STORY #1:  “Monkeys hand humans fat clue”. New research coming out of the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine points to the theory that childhood obesity begins in the womb. Monkeys who ate a diet high in fat from processed foods had pre-term fetus’ that had already developed a fatty liver (which can contribute to diabetes and other chronic health problems later in life) and full-term babies who became overweight by the time they were 6 months old.  Even more striking – it did not matter if the mothers became fat on the “junk food” diet… it still affected the health and weight status of their babies!  What does this mean for women who are or hope to become pregnant? Although more research is needed and we are limited by the non-human nature of this study, we can safely assume that what a pregnant woman eats does affect her offspring.  The quality, not just the quantity of food consumed has potential to affect the future health and weight status of her newborn.  What is the solution? Fresh, whole foods… more fruit, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, lowfat dairy (or dairy-substitute)!  NEED HELP??? It is not easy to make lifestyle changes, but if you knew that your choices could affect your baby… would you at least want to try to improve your diet to include more whole foods?  We can help!  Call an IMAGEplus+ Coach or Registered Dietitian TODAY at (888) 314-9998.

NEWS STORY #2… to be continued, tomorrow…