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.

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.

Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in the world. They are delicious, nutritious, and portable. It is often thought that bananas are high in sugar so they aren’t healthy, but they actually provide us with several vitamins and minerals making them a good option for snacks or baking. Today’s post will focus on the health benefits of bananas and how to incorporate them into your baking.

February is American Heart Month so today I’m spotlighting one of my favorite heart-healthy foods: blueberries! Blueberries are delicious and packed with antioxidants that can help keep the heart in good shape. In today’s post, I’ll tell you why blueberries are a healthy option and share the recipe for one of my favorite smoothies.

Are you wondering what to eat at various stages of your pregnancy? Then you’ve come to the right place! Knowing what foods are healthy to eat during pregnancy and how many calories you need each day can be confusing. In today’s post, I’ll share recommendations for calories, macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals during pregnancy. I’ll also give you an idea of what a sample day of healthy eating looks like!

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.

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.

Welcome back for more food waste-reducing tips! If you haven’t already, check out last week’s post about the causes and impact of food waste and tips for reducing food waste while grocery shopping. Today, I’ll share my best tips and tricks for reducing food waste at home by planning your meals, storing food properly, and knowing what to do with food that’s about to go bad.

Do you ever think about the food that you throw in the trash? Many of us don’t even realize how much food we buy that never gets eaten. It is estimated that 30-40% of the food supply in the US is wasted. Today’s post is dedicated to discussing the causes and impact of food waste as well as some simple tips you can start using when grocery shopping to reduce food waste.

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.