How to Manage Morning Sickness in Pregnancy
Unfortunately, many women experience morning sickness during pregnancy. For many, nausea and vomiting will improve or disappear in the second trimester, but for the unlucky few, it can stick around longer, even for the entire pregnancy. Today, I’ll share tips to help you prevent or at least hopefully reduce nausea and vomiting during early pregnancy.
Food Safety in Pregnancy
I have some news to share - I’m pregnant! This means that my next several posts will be dedicated to healthy eating in pregnancy. During pregnancy, there are certain foods that pose a higher risk of making you sick. In today’s post, I’ll outline the reasons that foodborne illness is more likely to occur in pregnancy, the types of foodborne illness that are more common in pregnancy, foods to avoid, and tips for keeping yourself and your baby safe and healthy.
Diets 101: Vegan
Happy New Year! Last week’s blog post focused on different types of vegetarian diets. Another way of eating that is even more restrictive than a vegetarian diet is a vegan diet. Today I’ll discuss which foods can and cannot be consumed on a vegan diet, plus share some of my favorite vegan recipes.
Diets 101: Vegetarian
Welcome back for another post in my Diet Series! Today I’m focusing on the vegetarian diet. Many people avoid eating meat for various reasons. Though it may be challenging to give up meat, there are several great alternatives these days. Read on to learn about the different types of vegetarian diets, the health benefits, how to ensure you are eating a balanced diet, and the financial and environmental benefits.
5 Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas
If you’re on the lookout for some last-minute gifts, you’ve come to the right place! I love giving homemade food gifts to friends and family. Cookies and other baked goods are popular this time of year, but in today’s post, I’ll share some of my easy food gift ideas that are a bit healthier.
Foods to Boost Your Mood This Winter
It should come as no surprise that dreary winter weather can take a toll on your mood. But did you know that eating certain foods when you’re feeling blue can help boost your mood? Additionally, some foods can actually contribute to or worsen your mood. In today’s post, I’ll share the best foods to eat and to limit to help improve your mood.
Easy Tahini Sauce Recipe
Tahini sauce is an easy way to add flavor to any of your favorite dishes. Today I’ll share my simple and healthy recipe that can be put together in just 5 minutes! Many sauces require a blender or food processor, but you’ll just need a bowl and a spoon for this one. Keep reading to learn about the health benefits of tahini and the recipe.
5 Ways to Stay on Track with Healthy Eating This Holiday Season
The holidays are a joyous time, filled with get-togethers and lots of delicious food. Though it can be challenging to stay on track with your healthy eating goals, it is possible to still enjoy yourself and all the tasty foods of the season. In today’s post, I’ll share 5 tips for staying on track with healthy eating during the holidays.
Top Immune-Boosting Foods to Help You Stay Healthy
The holiday season is upon us, but unfortunately, that also means cold and flu season is here. The good news is that healthy eating in general, as well as focusing on a few foods in particular, can help you stay healthy or get better more quickly if you do get sick. Keep reading for my top foods to help keep you healthy.
5 Simple Ways to Eat More Mindfully
Have you heard the term mindful eating? Well, mindful eating is just what it sounds like: eating in a more thoughtful or mindful way. So often we rush through our meals, barely tasting our food. Today I’ll discuss the benefits of mindful eating as well as 5 tips to help you get started.