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Folate: Why it’s Superior to Folic Acid for Pregnancy (even if you don’t have MTHFR)

When it comes to pregnancy, arguably the most commonly discussed nutrient is folate. Almost all medical professionals will recommend a supplement of this nutrient prior to and during pregnancy because it’s known to help reduce the risk of neural tube defects (which can impact baby’s … continue reading

Can you eat too much fish during pregnancy?

In my interview on the Genius Life Podcast with Max Lugavere, I answered quite a few questions about eating fish during pregnancy. A snippet of this discussion was featured in an Instagram reel that has garnered a lot of attention (6.5 million views and counting), … continue reading

Vitamin B12 & Pregnancy: A nutrient crucial for your baby’s health

A nutrient that doesn’t always get the spotlight in prenatal nutrition is vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is popular in the mainstream as a nutrient that gives energy; this is why you’ll find high amounts of it in many energy drinks. And, that’s not wrong — … continue reading

Real Food for Pregnancy 5 year anniversary: 10 recently published studies

It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since I published Real Food for Pregnancy! I never could have expected that this book would impact so many lives. This project was an undertaking to say the least. I often joke that a lot of blood, … continue reading

Lily’s Sourdough Bread

My first foray into sourdough bread-making was as a teenager. I nurtured a starter from its humble beginnings as a shapeless blob of flour and water into an amazing loaf of sourdough. Then, when my second batch didn’t turn out as well, I abandoned it. … continue reading

Choline in Pregnancy: Folate’s Long Lost Cousin

There are a lot of nutrients that (rightfully) get extra attention in pregnancy, like iron and folate, but what about the nutrients that don’t get their time in the spotlight? The ones that are not discussed at the doctor’s office, not mentioned in that flimsy … continue reading

Research-Backed Benefits of Eating Eggs in Pregnancy

I’m often asked about what foods a pregnant woman should eat to provide her baby with the best nourishment. Everyone assumes I’m gonna respond with “More vegetables,” so imagine the look on their face when I say “Eggs with the yolks!” Believe me… I’ve got nothing … continue reading

Is Avoiding Grains Safe During Pregnancy?

Grain is practically a 4-letter word these days. More than ever, there’s public awareness (and confusion) about issues with gluten, excess carbohydrates, lectins, phytates, intensive farming practices, pesticide residues, genetic modification, and a slew of other potential issues with grains. If you happen to feel … continue reading

The Nutritionism Trap

If you’re anything like me, you’ve gone through a lot of phases with your eating habits. There was the fruit phase, where for a whole summer, I loaded up on copious amounts of fresh fruit from the farmers’ market. (In hindsight, not the best idea.) … continue reading

Omega-3 Fats: Why you can’t rely on plants for all of your omegas

Omega-3 fats are widely praised in both conventional and holistic nutrition for their many roles in supporting brain, vision, cardiovascular health and more. Not to mention how they contribute to optimal fertility (in men and women), overall health during pregnancy, as well as fetal brain … continue reading