Second Trimester Tips: Navigating the “Golden Period”
Your baby is growing and their taste buds are developing! Your body is going through a lot of changes so it may be time to make some changes to your nutrition and lifestyle to account for this! Read more to find out what nutritional changes and lifestyle changes to make so you can have a positive impact on your baby’s growth and taste preferences!
Can I Eat for Two?
What are macronutrients and why are they important? How can I incorporate them into my meals and still eat how I want and when I feel hungry? Read more to learn all about macronutrients and positive eating behaviors during pregnancy!
Why Shop Local?
Shopping local is a buzz phrase you may have heard about recently. This term can mean a few different things and we’re here to talk about them!
Stress Management: The Struggle is Real
Summary: Stress during pregnancy is a real thing affecting pregnant people daily. Read more about the health impacts of stress and ways to manage it.
Making the Most of a Food Desert
Summary: The experience of recreating a food desert to better understand the implications they have on American health nationwide.
From a Simple Diet Change to a Disorder
Summary: Can eating too healthy be damaging to your mental and physical health? Read more to learn about finding balance and shifting your focus from the idea of eating perfect all of the time.
Getting the Sleep You Need
Why is it important to have a regular sleep schedule, get natural sunlight during the day, and let your body wind down and relax at night? It’s all about your circadian rhythm, which can affect sleep quality, eating habits, digestion, and hormone release. Read more to learn how to keep your internal clock on track.
Tackling Your Mental Health Through Movement
So you’re feeling anxious, depressed, or just down in the dumps? Don’t worry you’re not alone! Like so many others going through the same journey, anxiety and depression can be common. The good news is there are plenty of ways to combat these frustrating moods! In this article, we’ll break down why exercising is important and what exercises you can do to combat these moods.
Are the Fad Diets Safe for Pregnancy
Everyone has read those magazines at some point that claim they have “the best diet to help you lose 20 pounds and look your best!” While these claims seem illustrious and worth trying, the science behind many are unfounded and may actually lead to nutrient deficiencies and health problems.
Using Technology to Help Your Wallet
Eating nutritious foods doesn’t have to be expensive. Read more to learn about fun resources to help you eat healthy on a budget.
Traveling with your bump
Pregnancy can take a massive toll on your mental and physical health - relaxing and taking time for yourself is essential! And what better way to relax than to take a vacation? Read more for a list of tips and tricks to make traveling manageable while pregnant!
Energy Boosting Tips
Feelings of tiredness and fatigue are very common during pregnancy. Let's talk about nutrients and tips that are not only important during pregnancy, but also boost energy levels in a natural and safe way.
Benefits of Exercising While Pregnant
Why is exercise so important when you’re pregnant? We break down why it matters and some tips on how to get started.
Pregnant and on a plant based diet??
If you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, is it possible to get all the nutrients you need for you and your baby from diet alone? Read more to find out which foods to focus on.
Is “the Pill” Affecting Your Health?
Did you know oral contraceptives may deplete the body of certain nutrients? Read more to find out which foods can help you to replenish!
Tackling Morning Sickness Like a Boss
Nausea/vomiting can be daunting during pregnancy. Read more to uncover tips and tricks that can help ease the discomfort that comes with morning sickness.
What Exercises Are Best For Your Bump?
As your body changes during pregnancy, should your exercise change? We’ve got answers!
Do You Need a Prenatal?
One of the first things you hear when you are pregnant is “take a prenatal.” So, how do you choose the right one for you? Continue reading for tips on what to look for in a prenatal to fit your needs.
Optimizing Your Health for Preconception
Did you know that it takes about 3 months for an egg to fully form? Read more to learn what you can do right now to optimize egg quality and increase your chances of conception.