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, …
You’ve heard that fennel can provide a host of potential health benefits, from aiding in digestion to possibly increasing milk supply. You’re curious if fennel seeds in pregnancy may help manage some of your symptoms. But you also aren’t sure if it’s safe. Most health professionals advise against the use of herbs and supplements during …
Do you have PCOS, yet many of your labs look normal? Frustrated that conventional treatment doesn’t seem to be helping your symptoms? We know that no two people with PCOS are the same. And that means that you need an individualized approach. In this article, we will discuss adrenal PCOS: what it is, how it …
