Morning sickness hit me like a bag of bricks during my pregnancy. And it didn’t just last during the first trimester… it extended well into the second! Making it feel difficult to work and participate in activities I enjoyed. I didn’t feel like myself and I was worried about getting enough nutrition for me and … Continue reading Nutrition for Nausea: Foods to Battle Morning Sickness for a Better Pregnancy
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7 Easy Ways to Add Protein for Better Hormone Health and Fertility
You’ve probably been told that all Americans eat enough protein. That it’s the one thing we can always seem to get enough of… and if you are eating meat at all 3 meals, that is probably true for you! But if you are like many of the women I work with, you have been focused … Continue reading 7 Easy Ways to Add Protein for Better Hormone Health and Fertility
How to Have a Happy Hormone Healthy Thanksgiving and Holiday Season
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I bet you have already started planning your meal! From the turkey to the potatoes, from the casserole to the pie… there is something yummy for everyone! But... Is there also a chance that you have already started thinking about how this one meal is going to be … Continue reading How to Have a Happy Hormone Healthy Thanksgiving and Holiday Season
So you ate all the Halloween candy… Now what?
Take a deep breath. In and out. Candy has no moral value. What you eat doesn't make you good or bad, worthy or unworthy. It just is. Just like how one day of eating veggies doesn’t change your whole life, neither does one day of eating candy. But I too have been in the place … Continue reading So you ate all the Halloween candy… Now what?
Struggle to Make a Plate? Here’s how to Prep a Meal for Happy Hormones
When you are thinking about building your plate for a meal, what comes to mind? When you think about what you should add for “health” I bet one of the first things you think of is adding veggies! We all know that veggies are wonderful and great and… yes, of course we need them! But … Continue reading Struggle to Make a Plate? Here’s how to Prep a Meal for Happy Hormones
A Few Extra Pounds? Pregnancy Weight Gain is so Much More
You’re looking in the mirror wondering how on earth you are going to do this for another 8 weeks. You stepped onto the scale at the doctor’s office yesterday and it was the highest you’ve ever been…and it’s only going to go up. The swelling alone is enough to drive anyone crazy. How did it … Continue reading A Few Extra Pounds? Pregnancy Weight Gain is so Much More
Need More Energy on Your Period? Have a Snack!
Hear me out! I know you have been taught that snacking is bad, will only lead to weight gain, and that coffee is the answer to all of your energy problems… but that’s just not true! Snacking is one of the BEST things you can do for your period. Why? Balance. Blood sugar balance, hormone … Continue reading Need More Energy on Your Period? Have a Snack!
Hey Girl, You don’t Need More Coffee.
It's Monday afternoon and you’re struggling. Why is it so hard to get back in a rhythm after every weekend? The clock slowly ticks by, it’s 3pm and you’re exhausted. You have so many projects that need to get done, but all you want to do is take a nap. You text your work girlfriends...time … Continue reading Hey Girl, You don’t Need More Coffee.
Menstruation Got You Down? How Magnesium May Play a Role
I first heard about the use of magnesium for premenstrual syndrome on a podcast with Dr. Stacy Sims who is a researcher, exercise physiologist, and nutrition scientist. Her discussion of nutrition related solutions for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) inspired me to look into alternatives for PMS and menstrual cycle pain and discomfort. As a dietitian and … Continue reading Menstruation Got You Down? How Magnesium May Play a Role
Are Calories Really King?
Yes and no. To lose weight, calories do matter. You have to eat less calories than you use. This sounds simple, but when put into practice it can be challenging for many people. Calories are nothing more than a measurement of energy. Is this an important measurement? Absolutely. When it comes to science, research, and … Continue reading Are Calories Really King?
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