Sometimes I feel like I live on another planet from the people that set the nutrition guidelines for pregnancy and postpartum. The recommendations can be so far off from what seem logical, not only from understanding basic physiology, but also accounting for the dietary practices … continue reading
I’m a sucker for Asian food, especially Korean BBQ. I grew up in an area with a large Korean population and had a number of Korean friends over the years, so I have plenty of fond memories surrounding this cuisine. It’s been ages since I’ve … continue reading
As I navigate my second pregnancy, I’m receiving a lot of questions and expectations from other people. I get the feeling that people expect me to model a “perfect pregnancy” or a “perfect prenatal diet,” but let me quickly burst this bubble for you. I’m … continue reading
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
Reading research studies is one of my favorite past times. That probably sounds like a lie, but just ask my husband. I can get sucked into the rabbit hole of Google Scholar searches for hours if I’m not careful (and I do, too often to … continue reading
People ask me questions all the time about feeding toddlers. Which foods to introduce, when, how I feed my toddler, how I avoided picky eating (ha, we didn’t!). First off, this post is not about introducing solids to young infants; that’s a whole ‘nother can … continue reading
Yes, you read the title correctly. I do not have diabetes and I willingly chose to wear a CGM. Overall, this was an eye-opening “CGM experiment” and this post covers what I learned as a non diabetic from wearing a continuous glucose monitor (aka CGM). … continue reading
Pregnancy puts many organs and systems in your body to the test and that includes your thyroid. If you’re not yet acquainted with this tiny little gland, your thyroid is located at the front of your neck and produces several hormones that are crucial to … continue reading
Oh yes, that day is right around the corner. The day where, whether you like it or not, you’re expected to chow down with reckless abandon. I’m talking about Thanksgiving, a holiday meant to celebrate the harvest and express our gratitude, but one that often turns into … continue reading
It’s safe to say there were a lot of things about pregnancy, birth, postpartum healing, and motherhood that surprised me. When it came to my postpartum recovery, I made the naive assumption that I’d have an easy time with recovery and return to movement. Both … continue reading
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