Whipping up a pregnancy smoothie is a delicious, nutrient-dense option, especially when you’re feeling nauseous or experiencing pregnancy-related food aversions. Give these delicious, dietitian-approved smoothie recipes a try! Smoothies were definitely an easy “go-to” meal option during my all of my pregnancies! In fact, they’re one of the best foods for a healthy pregnancy in…
Foods that Fight Nausea During Pregnancy
Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms experienced during pregnancy. Here is a list of foods that help to fight nausea during pregnancy. Have you experienced nausea and vomiting in your pregnancy? You’re definitely not alone! Between 70-80% of women report nausea and/or vomiting when pregnant. These symptoms can range from mild nausea to severe nausea…
Craving Ice During Pregnancy: Everything You Need to Know
Are you craving ice during your pregnancy? This is actually not an uncommon experience, and can be triggered for a few different reasons. Pregnancy cravings for random foods or odd food combinations are very common (and often anticipated) by expectant moms. However craving non-food items like ice, is a slightly different story. You may be…
Beginners Guide: Iron-Rich Foods for Pregnancy
Pregnant and worried about getting enough iron? As a registered dietitian, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about iron during pregnancy including a list of iron-rich foods. As a mom of 3, and someone who has been through 3 pregnancies myself, I’m very familiar with the worries, questions and challenges that come…
Pregnancy Cravings: When Do They Start and Why?
If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you may have questions about food cravings, such as “when do pregnancy cravings start any why?” or “is it normal to be craving certain foods during pregnancy?”. As a registered dietitian, I teach you everything you need to know about pregnancy cravings in this post. Pregnancy is…
The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy Nutrition in 2021
Your pregnancy test is positive, and emotions are plenty! First of all, congratulations. I remember all of these feelings very well. Along with all the excitement comes a lot of questions, especially when it comes to nutrition. I’m here to help! As a registered dietitian who specializes in child and family nutrition, I’m asked all…
Pregnancy & Weight Gain: How to Know If You’re Not Gaining Enough
Many women struggle with gaining too much weight during pregnancy. But what happens when the opposite is true, and you’re not gaining enough weight during pregnancy? Here’s what you need to know about weight gain during pregnancy. If you’d like to learn more about this topic in a visual way, check out my Google web stories…
5 Refreshing and Fruity Pregnancy Mocktails
Mamas-to-be just wanna have fun! Beat the summer (or pregnancy) heat with these fun and fruity virgin drinks! With the summer heating up I couldn’t help but thinking about all the pregnant ladies dying of thirst! There’s no reason pregnant women should have to miss out on the fun of drinking a yummy non-alcoholic beverage…
Top Nine Nutrition Tips for Fertility
Whether you’re planning a pregnancy or struggling to conceive, here are some tips on how to boost fertility and prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy. 1. Get at least 3 colors of veggies and fruits per day (5 is ideal): The brighter and more colorful the vegetable or fruit, the higher the antioxidant and phytochemical…