Not only can pregnancy be challenging, but it can also be confusing. Eat this. Don't eat that. Advice coming from everyone and in every direction, from your grandmother to your well-intentioned best friend. Even as a dietitian revisiting research is important to stay abreast on current recommendations particularly around pregnancy. A new book just hit the shelves by Lily … [Read more...] about Book Review: Real Food for Pregnancy
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Book Review: Baby-Led Feeding
Have you heard the buzz around a baby-led weaning (BLW) approach to feeding infants? If not, get started here with "What is Baby-Led Weaning?" . This popular feeding method is no longer just a trend, it's here to stay. If you're digesting your way through the many articles around why (Here's 5 Reasons Why) you should consider a baby-led feeding approach, and deciding to give it … [Read more...] about Book Review: Baby-Led Feeding
Baby’s first 1000 days: Critical phase for nutrition and development
In recent years the phrase the “first 1000 days” has become very popular in the pediatric medical community. The first 1000 days, which refers to the period from conception through the first two years of life, is one of the most critical times of brain development of a lifetime. Nourishment during this time may hold one of the most important keys to lifelong health and … [Read more...] about Baby’s first 1000 days: Critical phase for nutrition and development
Choline’s crucial role in pregnancy and beyond: Your top questions answered
This post on choline was sponsored by Balchem, a nutritional ingredient supplier. Choline, an essential nutrient, has been getting a lot of attention lately--and for good reason. In June, the American Medical Association suggested that all prenatal vitamins include evidence-based amounts of choline to support fetal nervous system development. Prenatal vitamins only contain … [Read more...] about Choline’s crucial role in pregnancy and beyond: Your top questions answered
Fertility foods: 8 foods to boost reproductive health
Struggling with fertility can be one of the most heart-wrenching and frustrating endeavors. Getting pregnant is not as easy as the movies make it out to be. The causes of infertility abound and often leave health care practitioners and patients with many questions. There is still so much that is unknown when it comes to reproductive health, but research is on the rise and food … [Read more...] about Fertility foods: 8 foods to boost reproductive health