Have you ever had a date? If not, it’s time to try one! Dates are the fruit that grows on date palm trees, which are native to the Middle East. There are hundreds of varieties of dates, but Medjool and Deglet Noor are the most common. In today’s post, I’ll share the health benefits of dates as well as my favorite recipes and ways to incorporate them in my diet.

It’s officially summer, which means many get-togethers, barbecues, and potlucks with family and friends, but there’s no need for these get-togethers to completely derail your healthy eating. In today’s post, I’ll share my top tips for healthy 4th of July eating plus some of my favorite go-to recipes I like to bring to summer get-togethers.

My blog post last week discussed the benefits of breastfeeding and which foods to include and avoid in your diet. Today I’ll share some specific foods that may help to promote milk production along with recipes including these foods.

If you’re planning to breastfeed your baby, it is vital to make sure that you are getting adequate nutrition. In today’s post, I’ll discuss the benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby, the importance of a healthy diet for moms in order to ensure a good supply of milk, and list foods to include or avoid in a postpartum diet.

It can be challenging to find the time to cook with a new baby. But, with a little planning in advance, you can be sure to have healthy foods ready to go in the freezer so you don’t have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. In today’s post, I’ll share my favorite meal prep recipes, most of them utilizing extra freezer space, but also some that are non-perishable if you don’t have extra freezer space.

PCOS, also known as polycystic ovary syndrome, is, unfortunately, a common condition. The good news, however, is that it can be managed with lifestyle changes such as modifying eating patterns and increasing exercise. In today’s post, I’ll discuss what PCOS is and how to manage it with some simple lifestyle changes.

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for some sunshine. Even if it’s not quite summer, I thought I’d share a recipe today that I first had while in Hawaii last year and recreated at home. Overnight oats are such an easy breakfast, so keep reading to find out what I like to add to overnight oats to give them a tropical spin.

An unfortunate, yet common, symptom of pregnancy is heartburn. Not all pregnant women experience heartburn, but if you do, there are ways to manage it. In today’s post, I’ll share common causes of heartburn in pregnant and how you may be able to prevent or improve symptoms of it.

Sandwiches are something I’ve been craving while pregnant, but because deli meats are off-limits while pregnant, I’ve started eating veggie sandwiches. Not only are these sandwiches a great way to pack in the veggies, but they are also filling and delicious. Today I’ll share my favorite sandwich fillings as well as a super simple recipe.

Today I’m focusing on another diet that you may have heard about. Similar to the Mediterranean and DASH diets, Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate is all about balanced eating rather than restriction and elimination of whole food groups. Keep reading to learn more about it!