Prenatal

When it comes to prenatal care, nutrition is often reduced to a checklist: take a prenatal vitamin, avoid certain foods, and aim for steady weight gain. It’s pretty rare for conventional providers to approach prenatal nutrition from a proactive standpoint — one where prevention of … continue reading

If you’ve read any of my books, you’re probably already familiar with collagen. This is a type of protein found within our body and it is also something we can consume from food sources.  First off, let’s define the term collagen. Collagen is a structural … continue reading

Are you considering a career as a prenatal nutritionist?  Whether you already have a background in the health sciences and are looking to specialize, or you are just beginning to explore nutrition as a career option, a basic education or certification in nutrition is often … continue reading

When you’re trying to conceive — and especially if it’s taking longer than you expected  — assessing your nutrition and lifestyle choices is smart. However, the sheer volume of opinions on fertility nutrition is overwhelming and many of them are conflicting.  You’ve probably heard all … continue reading

Pregnancy is a beautiful yet sometimes challenging time with all the changes your body goes through, both physiologically and mentally. Common pregnancy discomforts have become the norm, and many risks/complications have been blamed on uncontrollable factors or blamed on genetics. However, this doesn’t have to … continue reading