Pregnancy can be a confusing time, especially when it comes to what foods you can and cannot eat. Many women wonder if it’s safe to indulge in their favorite deli meats, such as salami, while pregnant. After all, they’re packed with flavor and can make for a tasty sandwich. But, as with many foods, there …
Lots of women with PCOS and hormone issues have felt dismissed or hurt by the traditional healthcare system. As a result, many people are turning to functional medicine providers for answers. This is especially true when it comes to hormone health. One tool that is gaining popularity in the complementary and alternative world is the …
Your body does some pretty amazing (and sometimes weird) things during pregnancy. And one of those things is food cravings. One of the more common pregnancy cravings is for salty foods. Pickles anyone? Beef jerky is a salty food that can often be the target of one of these cravings. But as you probably know, …
When you’re pregnant, we know that moms will do just about anything to ensure the health of their baby, even if it means temporarily giving up foods that they love. And there can be some anxiety about whether certain foods are safe during pregnancy. Often they will cut out these foods entirely, “just to be …
I’ve heard it. You’ve probably heard it. Everyone says that sugar is one of the worst foods for PCOS. But fruit has sugar, so does that mean that you can’t have fruit? Or maybe only certain fruits? And then comes the question, “But fruit is healthy, right?” There’s a ton of conflicting information on the …
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So, you just found out that you have gestational diabetes. You’re scouring the internet for any information you can find about what to eat. But all that information gets overwhelming. As a registered dietitian, I have worked 1-on-1 with dozens of women who have a new gestational diabetes diagnosis. We can help! In this article, …
