Broccoli is one of my favorite vegetables. Though many may not like it raw, it is delicious when cooked or added to many dishes. In today’s post, I’ll share the health benefits of broccoli, how it can be eaten, and some of my favorite recipes that contain broccoli.

Starting your baby on solid foods can be exciting but also a little nerve-wracking, especially if you have any food allergies yourself. In today’s post, I’ll go over potential allergenic foods and what the latest research says about how best to introduce these to your baby.

Last week, I talked about when to start your baby on solid foods. Most babies are ready to start solids around 6 months of age. This week I’m here to talk more about baby-led weaning or baby-led feeding, a newer concept and another way to introduce your baby to solid foods.

My baby isn’t quite ready to start solid foods yet, but she will be soon! A lot of you may be wondering at what age infants should start on solid foods, so today’s post will discuss when infants should start on solid foods, how to introduce them, and which solids are best to start with.

Last week I highlighted one of the many diets out there, the Volumetrics Diet. For today’s post, I thought I’d discuss another diet called the Ornish Diet. The Ornish Diet was developed in 1977 and is really more of a “lifestyle” than a diet. This post will discuss what the Ornish Diet is and the pros and cons of eating this way.

As I’ve shared before, there are numerous popular diets these days. One that you may not be familiar with is called the Volumetrics Diet. More like a healthy eating plan than a diet, the Volumetrics Diet emphasizes whole foods and recommends limiting processed foods. Read on to find out more and to find out if the Volumetrics Diet is right for you.

It’s hard to believe September is already here. If you have a garden, you likely have an abundance of fresh produce that you may or may not know what to do with. If you have more than you know what to do with, then today’s post is for you! Much of the produce in your summer garden can be saved and consumed in the winter months. Here are some of the best ways to preserve your summer produce to enjoy year-round.

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.