Should You Take an Iron Supplement if You're TTC or Pregnant? For a long time, taking iron in pregnancy was an automatic “yes!” There was no question, women should all take a prenatal with iron or take a separate iron supplement. Research shows that about 2.6% of pregnant women have iron deficiency anemia and about 16.3% are iron … Continue reading Should You Take Iron When Trying to Conceive or Pregnant? Here’s What to Know
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Can Probiotics Support Your Vaginal Microbiome (and Your Fertility)?
When we talk about fertility, women's health, and probiotics, the vaginal microbiome doesn’t always get the spotlight, but it's appearing to be an important piece to the puzzle. Especially when it comes to women’s health, fertility, and pregnancy. Your vaginal microbiome is a complex and something we are continuing to learn more about. It can … Continue reading Can Probiotics Support Your Vaginal Microbiome (and Your Fertility)?
Nutrition for Nausea: Foods to Battle Morning Sickness for a Better Pregnancy
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
Boost Your Chances Naturally: 5 Foods for Fertility
If you’ve been trying to conceive for a little while (or a long while) chances are that you have been on the search for foods to help boost your fertility. Well there is a lot of bad advice out there… and so many recommendations for different nutrients, supplements, and more that may not be helping … Continue reading Boost Your Chances Naturally: 5 Foods for 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?
Which Foods Should You Choose Before Your Period?
Cramps? Mood Swings? The ultimate PMS? Been there, done that. You don’t have to suffer and most definitely shouldn’t be worried about cutting out foods (*cough cough* you still need carbs). We are moving on and choosing the top foods to eat 1-2 weeks before your period even starts to make your dreaded period way … Continue reading Which Foods Should You Choose Before Your Period?
Not Sure What to Eat During Your Period?A Grocery List to Answer All Your Needs!
Your period is hard enough, you shouldn’t spend hours figuring out what to buy from the grocery store too. If you are using nutrition to improve your menstrual cycle health, then this is your new “go-to” for foods to have on hand. This way you don’t have to make unnecessary decisions that leave you feeling … Continue reading Not Sure What to Eat During Your Period?A Grocery List to Answer All Your Needs!
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.
To “B” or not to “B”
B vitamins! They come up a lot when it comes to period health. So how important are they and do you really need extra? B Vitamins are a group of vitamins that are essential for the nervous system, metabolism, and red blood cell health. There are quite a few, so we will be talking about … Continue reading To “B” or not to “B”
Eats with Erin 