Most foods are completely safe for pregnant women to enjoy without worry. However, there are a select few foods that should be avoided during pregnancy (and even if you’re trying to get pregnant, because most women are unaware of a pregnancy in the first few weeks) because they can be potentially harmful to a developing fetus as…
Category Archives: Pregnancy Nutrition
Oatmeal Five Ways
Oatmeal is my favourite winter breakfast (my 2 year old son LOVES it too). Comforting, filling and easy, oatmeal is the perfect way to start a day. Oats are high in soluble fibre- a type of fibre that keeps you fuller longer, naturally decreases your cholesterol levels and stabilizes your blood sugar levels. You’ll…
Don’t Ditch Carbs- Choose Wisely Instead
Do you feel overwhelmed with messages that carbs are terrible? That they are the reason why you can’t lose weight and why you have digestive problems? And that they are the cause of chronic disease and obesity? What these messages often fail to explain is that there are various sources of carbohydrates in our diet-…
How Much Caffeine Is Safe During Pregnancy?
As a coffee lover, I say enjoy your java during pregnancy–in moderation of course. You’ll hear contradicting advice on this subject from various health experts and even non-health experts. Health Canada and Dietitians of Canada suggest that up to 300 mg of caffeine is safe during pregnancy, and then others like the American Pregnancy Association…
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