If you’re expecting twins and searching for solid, research-backed nutrition advice, you’ve probably run into a frustrating reality: the information is vague, outdated, and often just… missing. Why is it so hard to find reliable guidance on twin pregnancy nutrition? Twin pregnancies come with higher … continue reading
This week marks the 1 year anniversary of Real Food for Fertility going to print. Lisa (my co-author) and I worked our tails off to write the most comprehensive — yet approachable — book on fertility, combining our individual areas of expertise: nutrition and fertility … continue reading
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
There are many nutrients that our bodies demand higher quantities of during pregnancy and postpartum — and iodine is one of them! Iodine is a key mineral that supports not only thyroid health, but ovarian health, breast health, fetal brain development, and more! You may … continue reading
Since the release of my latest book, Real Food for Fertility — co-authored with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack — I’ve gotten quite a few questions about how this project came about and what the researching and writing process looked like. Before I get into that, I have … continue reading
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
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
It’s well known that iron is a nutrient of concern in pregnancy. Iron is a mineral that is needed to make hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that helps transport oxygen through your body. Too little iron can lead to low hemoglobin, which … continue reading
How many times have you heard nutritionists or other health professionals say a Mediterranean diet pattern is the healthiest way to eat? If I had to guess, I’d say too many to count! In case you aren’t familiar, the conventional definition of a Mediterranean diet … continue reading
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
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