Children Programmed for Junk Food
Research coming out of the UK suggests that mothers-to-be that are high consumers of junk food may in fact be programming their babies for the same cravings. This study on laboratory animals indicates that chemicals in the brain may have an effect on the developing brain of offspring - Click here for full article.
The study emphasizes the need for a balanced diet during - and after - pregnancy. With another recent study indicating obesity may be heavily influenced by the people around you, it may be getting easier to conclude that it may not be your fault. This time, you might be able to blame your mother.
