Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasingly common in pregnancy. GDM is diabetes that occurs during pregnancy and then resolves after delivery. A new study shows that the rate of GDM increased by 30% from 2016 to 2020. Even though GDM typically resolves after delivery, the risk of developing type 2 diabetes down the road is as high as 60%; therefore, taking steps to keep yourself healthy is important. In today’s post, I’ll share tips for staying healthy after pregnancy to help you prevent type 2 diabetes.

It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through August! With the end of summer approaching, I like to make sure to take full advantage of the nice weather for grilling. Grilling is an easy way to cook during the warm summer weather so you can avoid turning on the stove or oven and heating up your house. There are plenty of ways to make grilled foods healthy, so today’s post is dedicated to discussing the best healthy options.

Do you end up with an abundance of zucchini in your garden each year? If so, you may be wondering what to do with all that zucchini, so today’s post is dedicated to discussing the health benefits of zucchini and how you can incorporate it into your diet to ensure none of your garden-fresh zucchini goes to waste this summer.

If you eat yogurt, you’ll likely notice many options at the grocery store these days. What’s the difference between all the varieties of yogurt you may ask? In today’s post, I’ll discuss the common varieties of yogurt and the differences in nutrition for each.

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.