PROPER DIET FOR A HEALTHY PREGNANCY
Your health and your baby’s well-being depend on your diet. Eat well-balanced meals containing adequate amount of protein, vitamins and minerals.

10 SUGGESTIONS TO HELP YOU EAT RIGHT:

• Increase your intake of protein, folic acid, iron, and calories (for that much-needed energy).
• Limit junk food. They offer only empty calories.
• Avoid raw or undercooked food (seafood, meat, poultry), as well as soft cheeses (or unpasteurized milk). These are possible sources of bacteria, harmful to the unborn child.

Faster than we can say “hot” to attribute to the weather these days, an account executive from a consumer company sent us the following email:

Hi!

I’m 26 years old currently working as an Account Executive in a company that distributes consumer products here in the Philippines. The nature of my job requires me to be on the field most of the time and despite our company having a prescribed uniform, I prefer wearing light and “sexy” clothes these days to complement the summer heat, the likes of sleeveless shirts.

I have less-than attractive underarms though due to years of shaving. Also, I read from Preview magazine (March 2008 issue) that you have a depilatory product for the legs but it may cause allergic reactions to some. I have sensitive skin despite my constant exposure to the sun. Can I still use it?

Maria Genon
Via email