Pre-Baby Meal Prep
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.
How to Eat if You Have PCOS
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.
Diets 101: Paleo
You may have heard of the paleo diet but wonder what it is. Basically, the idea behind a paleo diet is that you are eating foods common during the Paleolithic Era thousands of years ago. In today’s post, I’ll discuss which foods are allowed and not allowed in a paleo diet as well as the pros and cons of following this type of eating pattern.
Tropical Overnight Oats Recipe
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.
Managing Heartburn During Pregnancy
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.
Easy Toasted Veggie Sandwich Recipe
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.
Diets 101: Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate
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!
What to Eat Before a Workout
Do you have trouble figuring out what to eat before a workout? Or maybe you don’t like to eat anything before you work out. Either way, today’s post presents arguments for and against eating before a workout and lists some easy pre-and post-workout meals and snacks.
National Nutrition Month: Fuel for the Future
It’s March and that means it’s National Nutrition Month! This year’s theme is “Fuel for the Future” and focuses on sustainable and tasty ways to enjoy food. Today’s post will break down some of the key ways that you can still enjoy your food but in a more sustainable way.
Food Aversions in Pregnancy
Unfortunately, food aversions are common in pregnancy. They’re most common in the first trimester, but for some women they will continue for most of their pregnancy. Today I’ll share my best tips for making sure you’re getting the nutrition you need for you and your growing baby even if certain foods like meats or vegetables are the last thing you’d like to eat.