Article: Most rice cereals are made from processed, white rice. Rice has a higher concentration of arsenic than other grains. Arsenic is a carcinogen (i.e. cancer causing) that can set your child up for health problems later in life. If you are concerned about exposing your baby to arsenic, you can choose a cereal made from other grains (e.g. oats, quinoa, wheat, and barley). Not only does whole grain cereal reduce your baby's exposure to arsenic, it has more fiber and nutrients than white rice cereal. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends cereals made from oats as an alternative to rice cereal. Although rice cereal is the most common first food, other foods are acceptable as well. Finely chopped meat and pureed vegetables can be your baby's first food. Mashed avocado and stewed pears are good options for a first solid food. Introducing rice cereal is a tradition, but it is completely safe to try other solid foods first. No matter what solid food you offer, make sure it contains no sugar or salt. Wait three to five days between each new food that you introduce.
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Avoid arsenic found in rice. Introduce another first food.
Article: Since bacteria love sugar, you want to limit the amount of sugar you eat. Studies have indicated that foods with a low GI can reduce the severity of acne. These low GI foods release sugars slowly into your blood. Low GI foods include: Most vegetables, except beetroots, pumpkin and parsnips Nuts Most fruit, except watermelon and dates. Mango, banana, papaya, pineapple, raisins, and figs have medium GI. Whole wheat, pumpernickel, whole grain breads Bran cereals, Natural Muesli, rolled oats Brown rice, barley, whole grain pasta Legumes Yogurt Vitamin D promotes healthy skin. The most efficient way to get Vitamin D is to go out into the sun for 10 to 15 minutes a day. Sunlight triggers the skin's production of Vitamin D. When going out into the sun for longer than that, protect your skin from harmful UV rays with sunblock. Vitamin D can also be absorbed from food. Vitamin D can be found in fish and cod liver oil, and dairy, like milk, yogurt, and cheese. Many foods are fortified with vitamin D. Vitamin A is very important for skin health. Keeping your skin healthy can help reduce the risk of acne. Foods high in Vitamin A include: Vegetables like carrots, spinach, pumpkin, red peppers, sweet potato, broccoli, summer squash Fruit like mangoes, cantaloupe, apricots Legumes Meat and fish Foods high in omega-3 fats can help those with acne. Omega-3s are believed to help control molecules in the body that produce oil and cause acne. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in: Avocados Vegetables, like spinach, sprouted radish seeds, and chinese broccoli Fish , like salmon, sardines, mackerel, whitefish, and shad Seeds and nuts, like flaxseeds and flaxseed oil, chia seeds, butternuts, and walnuts Herbs and spices, like basil, oregano, cloves, and marjoram
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Eat foods with a low low-glycemic index (GI) to reduce acne. Add more Vitamin D for your skin's health. Incorporate skin-healthy foods that contain in Vitamin A. Eat more omega-3 fatty acids to reduce oil-causing molecules.
Article: If you are diagnosed with a sulfite allergy, familiarize yourself with the long list of items that may contain sulfites. Talk to your doctor about your medications to ensure that you are not taking anything that contains sulfites. You should also determine what foods and drinks are safe for you to ingest. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration created a detailed list of common products that contain sulfites. Although you will not memorize them at first, you eventually begin to recognize what foods to avoid. Consider printing off the list of the foods containing sulfites and carrying it with you. This will help you avoid them while you are out. You can find a copy of the FDA's list at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy731 Check the nutritional label on any food before buying or eating it. In the United States, the FDA requires products containing a certain amount of sulfites (more than 10 parts-per-million) be labeled appropriately. Be sure to check the label while you are buying groceries. That way, you'll avoid wasting money on a product that may be unhealthy. Although some foods have naturally occurring sulfites, there have been no recorded instances of people having allergic reactions to them. In the United States, check nutritional labels for sulfur dioxide, potassium bisulfite, potassium metabisulfite, sodium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite, and sodium sulfite. As a rule of thumb, avoid most canned or processed foods, which contain high levels of sulfites. Any pickled or preserved items will have high sulfite levels, as will most processed baked goods. Avoid wine and beer as well, since sulfites are often used to control fermentation. When you eat out, be sure to inquire about how your food is prepared. Although the FDA banned sulfites from fresh fruits and vegetables in restaurants, unlabeled products are still used. Ask the waiter or manager to check the packaging that your food came in to see if it contains sulfites. At a restaurant, avoid any potato product that has had its peel removed. It likely has high levels of sulfite. When dining out, you should only eat baked potatoes that still have their skin. The easiest way to avoid sulfites is to buy and cook your own food. Purchase foods that are low in or have no sulfites and then prepare them at home. This will ensure that your food is not getting cross-contaminated with items containing sulfites. For those with severe allergies, this may be the only way to avoid coming into contact with sulfites. The FDA prohibits the addition of sulfites to fresh fruits and vegetables. The FDA also prohibits the addition of sulfites to red meat. Consider growing some of your own produce to eat from a home garden.
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Research the foods and drugs that contain sulfites. Check the product packaging. Avoid any processed foods, wines, or beers. Ask about your food. Prepare your own food.