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Postpartum Iron Deficiency & Postpartum Anemia: Rethinking Low Iron Requirements

Sometimes I feel like I live on another planet from the people that set the nutrition guidelines for pregnancy and postpartum. The recommendations can be so far off from what seem logical, not only from understanding basic physiology, but also accounting for the dietary practices … continue reading

Embracing Your Body & Mindful Eating in Pregnancy

As I navigate my second pregnancy, I’m receiving a lot of questions and expectations from other people. I get the feeling that people expect me to model a “perfect pregnancy” or a “perfect prenatal diet,” but let me quickly burst this bubble for you. I’m … continue reading

Choline in Pregnancy: Folate’s Long Lost Cousin

There are a lot of nutrients that (rightfully) get extra attention in pregnancy, like iron and folate, but what about the nutrients that don’t get their time in the spotlight? The ones that are not discussed at the doctor’s office, not mentioned in that flimsy … continue reading

Deep Dive into Real Food Prenatal Nutrition

Reading research studies is one of my favorite past times. That probably sounds like a lie, but just ask my husband. I can get sucked into the rabbit hole of Google Scholar searches for hours if I’m not careful (and I do, too often to … continue reading

Real Food for Toddlers: Mindful Eating Starts Young

People ask me questions all the time about feeding toddlers. Which foods to introduce, when, how I feed my toddler, how I avoided picky eating (ha, we didn’t!). First off, this post is not about introducing solids to young infants; that’s a whole ‘nother can … continue reading

CGM Experiment: What I learned as a non-diabetic from wearing a continuous glucose monitor

Yes, you read the title correctly. I do not have diabetes and I willingly chose to wear a CGM. Overall, this was an eye-opening “CGM experiment” and this post covers what I learned as a non diabetic from wearing a continuous glucose monitor (aka CGM). … continue reading

5 Strategies to Avoid Overeating at Thanksgiving

Oh yes, that day is right around the corner. The day where, whether you like it or not, you’re expected to chow down with reckless abandon. I’m talking about Thanksgiving, a holiday meant to celebrate the harvest and express our gratitude, but one that often turns into … continue reading

5 tips to maintain a positive relationship with food during an elimination diet

As someone who has dealt with food sensitivities personally and professionally, I’m well-versed in elimination diets. I’ve written about it numerous times (here and here for starters). They can be a really powerful tool, but also have some downsides. My colleague and fellow real food … continue reading

Vegetarian Diet in Pregnancy: Nutrients of Concern

The field of nutrition is full of controversy. I’m no stranger to it. It’s actually one of the reasons I love my profession so much. Nutrition is complex, science is ever-evolving, and there are so many dots to connect. Compared to a lot of fields, … continue reading

Postpartum Recovery with Real Food

It’s common knowledge that pregnancy increases your nutrient requirements, but did you know that nutrient needs are actually higher during early postpartum? That’s right. Your body has done the amazing feat of growing a brand new human being and its work is not done yet. … continue reading

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