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My Favourite Postpartum Snacks
One of the clearest things I remember from the early postpartum phase with baby C was that I was ravenously hungry. All the time. I also remember well how hard it was to feed myself postpartum. Either I reached for whatever I could grab quickly and eat with one hand (which was often not the healthiest of choices), or just didn’t eat. Knowing now how important postpartum nutrition is to recovery and revitalization, in this post, I’m rounding up my best postpartum snack ideas.
Folate vs Folic Acid: What You Need to Know
If you’re planning a pregnancy or currently pregnant, you’ve probably heard from your doctor about the importance of folic acid during pregnancy. But while the vital importance of this nutrient to fetal development is indisputable, there’s something even more important that your doctor may not be telling you. This has to do with the difference between folic acid and folate. Read on to learn more about why you need to pay attention to this during your pregnancy journey, the difference between folic acid and folate, why you want folate during pregnancy and not folic acid, and how to make sure you’re getting enough folate for a healthy and nourishing pregnancy.
How to Eat More Vegetables
We all know we “should” eat more vegetables, but that’s often easier said than done. In this post, I’m showing you how to eat more vegetables by sharing my top tips for simple and practical ways to include more vegetables into your diet.
MTHFR and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
If you are planning a pregnancy or currently pregnant, understanding what MTHFR is all about and how it can impact you and your baby is really important. This blog post will help you with the information you need to understand the connection between and implications of MTHFR and pregnancy.