Pregnancy

Do I need a vitamin or herbal supplement?

Vitamins and minerals are essential for the proper functioning of our bodies, yet many of us fall short in getting the optimal amounts through our daily diet. Whether it’s due to poor eating habit.... read more

Mar 04, 2025 1:13pm

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Diabetes Standards of Care 2025

The diabetes standards of care for 2025 have arrived, and I am elated to witness updates in areas that can be nurtured with the guidance of a skilled registered dietitian and a Certified Diabete.... read more

Dec 26, 2024 10:06am

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Pesto Edamame Salad

Pesto Edamame Salad 8 Ingredients | 6 Serving | 15 minutes Nutrition Facts/serving: 340 calories; 21g fat; 7g saturated fat; 8g monounsaturated fat; 3g polyunsaturated fat; 20g carbohydrates; 6g f.... read more

Sep 01, 2024 6:23am

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Starting a new health habit? Tell yourself these 5 things

“I don’t need more discipline. I need more time.” It takes about 7-8 weeks to “learn a new taste. Sources like the National Kidney Foundation recommend giving yourself about 2 weeks to gradually adj.... read more

Jul 14, 2024 11:03am

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Caffeine: How much is "too much"?

Caffeine is one of the most widely used stimulants in the world. It is a naturally occurring substance in plants (not just coffee beans) and depending upon the source, some estimates indicate that Ame.... read more

Feb 26, 2024 6:56pm

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Skyr: Homemade Instant Pot Version

6 HOURS | 8 SERVINGS | HIGH PROTEIN, LOW-FAT, LOW CARB *homemade skyr nutrition facts vary 120-160 calories/5oz. serving <10g carb and ~17g protein/serving INGREDIENTS 1 gallon skim cow's mil.... read more

Aug 01, 2023 6:19am

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First Trimester Nausea -- How to Cope

Pregnancy can be an extremely exciting and unnerving time in a woman's life. She knows she's pregnant often before anyone else does and begins to undergo body changes that she's never experienced be.... read more

May 05, 2022 1:57pm