Chocolate improves blood vessel function
A recent study found that dark chocolate improves the function of blood vessels. The study is the latest in a growing number that link reduced heart disease risk to flavonoids. These beneficial substances are found in dark chocolate as well as red wine, green tea and dark-colored fruits and vegetables. But don't overdo it. Chocolate has high sugar and fat content. Link >>

Eat a lot of beef? Forget grandkids
It appears that women who eat a lot of beef while pregnant give birth to sons who grow up to have low sperm counts. According to new research in the UK, Scientists now believe that steroids and sex hormones, like estrogen and testosterone – used to make cows grow faster – could interfere with the development of unborn babies, affecting male sperm production later in life. Note: There is also a link between meat-eating and impotence.

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has information on vegetarian nutrition during pregnancy. Also the Vegetarian Position Paper by the American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada has information on pregnancy, infants and children. View as a 20-page pdf.