Nutrition & Recipes
for Pregnancy
Find nutritious and easy meal ideas for you and your growing baby. Plus, get expert advice on what nutrients you need during pregnancy.
Is Cottage Cheese Safe During Pregnancy? A Must-Read For Expecting Moms
We’re back with another installment of our Is That Safe? Series answer: Is it safe to eat cottage cheese during pregnancy?
Is That Safe? Eating Grapefruit During Pregnancy
We’re back with another installment of our Is That Safe? Series answer: Is it safe to eat grapefruit during pregnancy?
Is A Vegan Diet Safe During Pregnancy? Plus A Quick Recipe For Veganuary
More and more people are choosing to follow a vegan diet before, during, and after pregnancy. So we wanted to talk about following a vegan when you’re pregnant. Is it safe? What nutrients do you need? Are there any benefits? Plus we’re sharing a vegan breakfast cookie recipe for Veganuary.
Is 0% Alcohol Safe For Pregnancy? (Plus 4 Mocktails You'll Love For New Year’s Eve)
Swap sugary sodas and fizzy drinks for these healthier versions of delicious mocktails that you and your friends will love. But are 0% alcohol drinks safe for pregnancy? We’re sharing everything you need to know about 0% alcohol during pregnancy and our favorite non-alcohol mocktails that are perfect for New Year’s Eve, but you can enjoy them all year round, too!
Is That Safe? Eating Pineapple During Pregnancy
We had a couple of people reach out to us wondering if they could eat pineapple during pregnancy! So we’re back with another installment of our Is That Safe? Series answer: Is it safe to eat pineapple during pregnancy?
Can you drink kombucha while pregnant? Potential Risks & Alternatives
It’s natural to have questions about what foods and beverages are safe during this crucial period. With its growing popularity, one question often arises: Can you drink kombucha while pregnant? Let us explore the facts and discuss the possible risks involved with kombucha.
Top 5 Foods That Fight Nausea During Pregnancy
There are definitely tips and tricks for battling the waves of nausea and one way to manage morning sickness is actually with the food you eat. So, we’ve compiled a list of 5 tried and tested food to help you fight nausea during your first trimester - and beyond if needed!
Looking For An Iron Rich Diet For Pregnancy? Try This Green Pesto Grilled Cheese Recipe
Grilled cheese sandwiches have been a beloved comfort food for generations. The classic combination of crispy bread and gooey cheese is hard to resist. But what if we told you that you can take this timeless favorite and give it a nutritious twist? Enter the Green Pesto Grilled Cheese.
Is That Safe? Drinking Matcha During Pregnancy And Its Benefits
Matcha has taken the world by storm with celebrities and influencers raving about its benefits. But is matcha safe to drink while you’re pregnant? And could it be a good alternative to coffee? We’re answering your questions about drinking matcha during pregnancy and sharing the benefits it could bring you.
Aspartame In Pregnancy: What You Need To Know
Understandably, the recent research conducted on aspartame and its potential link to cancer has stirred up a flurry of concerns and discussions among health professionals and the general public, and if you’re currently pregnant, you’re probably wondering what this new research means for you. We’re taking a deep dive into the latest research on aspartame, and asking the question: is it safe to consume aspartame during pregnancy?
5 Refreshing Fruits & Simple Recipes To Help You Beat The Heat
Ayurvedic traditions promote eating cooling foods during hotter months to keep your body in balance. In this summer heatwave, try our favorite refreshing fruits and easy summer recipes that feature them.
Is That Safe? Eating Sesame Seeds During Pregnancy
We had a couple of people reach out to us after we posted a Sesame Chicken Recipe wondering if they could eat sesame and sesame seeds during pregnancy! So we’re back with another installment of our Is That Safe? Series to answer: Is it safe to eat sesame seeds during pregnancy?
Get Your Daily Dose Of Folate With This Homemade Starbucks Egg Bites Dupe
Looking for a nutritious and delicious dupe of the Starbucks Egg Bites? Look no further! Our Smoked Gouda & asparagus frittata ‘Muffins’ are not only an amazing dupe, but they’re also packed with protein and key nutrients like folate, these frittatas are easy to make and can be enjoyed hot or cold.
Is That Safe? Eating Dates During Pregnancy & The 5 Benefits
Welcome back to our Is That Safe? Series! Where we break down all of the dos and don’ts of pregnancy. Today’s topic - is it safe to eat hemp seeds during pregnancy? We’re sharing the top 5 benefits of eating dates, too!
Does A Raw Carrot Salad Balance Your Hormones? And Is It Safe To Eat During Pregnancy?
Have you seen the Raw Carrot Salad trend? It started on TikTok and the hashtag #rawcarrotsalad has 32.3 million views to date, but what is it, and can it really balance your hormones as one doctor claims? We get it, your hormones can be all over the place during pregnancy, so we understand why the idea of balancing them with a simple meal can be enticing. But read this post before switching your lunches to a raw carrot salad — because it’s not all as it seems!
Is That Safe? Eating Hemp Seeds During Pregnancy: The Benefits & Risks
Hemp seeds are the seeds of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. That can sound a little scary if you’re trying to figure out what’s safe to eat during pregnancy – so on that note, welcome back to our Is That Safe? Series! Where we break down all of the dos and don’ts of pregnancy. Today’s topic - hemp seeds.
4 Easy Smoothie Bowl Recipes To Brighten Your Day
As spring approaches, we think it’s the perfect time to indulge in a delicious, healthy, feel-good breakfast (or snack!). Yes, it takes a little longer to prepare, but it’s about loving your body and nourishing your mind with the right foods! We like to think of cooking as a form of self-love, and when you think of it like that, it feels like it’s worth putting a little more time and effort into the food you’re making and the way it looks.
6 Pregnancy & Postpartum Safe Quick & Healthy Post Workout Meals
Your post-workout meal will not only fill you during pregnancy, but it will also help you recover more effectively so you can reap the benefits of all that effort you’re putting in -- and we all want to see our workouts pay off! When you exercise, you deplete your body’s glucose stores -- also called glycogen -- so it’s important to top up your energy with complex carbs.
Can You Eat Salmon While Pregnant? The Benefits & A Delicious Honey Dijon Alaska Salmon Recipe
If you find yourself wondering what foods you should and shouldn’t eat while pregnant, then you are not alone! Today, we’re addressing one of the more tricky food groups to know the dos and don’ts of; seafood. More specifically, Alaska salmon. We’re sharing the do’s and don’ts of eating salmon while pregnant, plus 5 incredible benefits.
Is It Safe To Eat Zucchini When Pregnant? The Benefits & When To Avoid
We’re back with another installment of our Is That Safe? series! This week we’re talking about zucchini (or courgettes if you’re in the UK!), so is it safe to eat squash when pregnant? We have all of the info you need, plus we’re sharing the perfect pregnancy-safe zucchini recipe!