Look at all those omega-3s. Photo courtesy of Hicker Photo
Let them eat fish! (Or at least take fish oil) Omega-3 Intake During Last Months Of Pregnancy Boosts An Infant’s Cognitive And Motor Development - “A study…reveals that omega-3 intake during the last months of pregnancy boosts an infant’s sensory, cognitive, and motor development. [...]

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You better step off my apple before it gets ugly!
Going back to our discussion of how maternal diet affects longevity, here is an article about getting baby to eat fruits and vegetables.
According to new research from the Monell Center, if you’re breast feeding, you can provide baby with a good start by eating them yourself.
And, [...]

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I came across this article in Google Reader a few weeks ago, but it looks like it’s actually from January 2004. It’s probably not going to blow your mind, but here goes: Maternal diet linked to offspring’s longevity.
Minor manipulations of a mother’s diet can hugely affect the lifespan of her children, suggests a new [...]

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