Anybody else get diagnosed with gestational diabetes (GD) and still have a HORRIBLE sweet tooth? No? Just me? Perfect. 🙂 Well for those of you who do, or who are just looking for some healthier options, this article is for you! Desserts can be tricky when you live with diabetes. You absolutely can have a sugary dessert …
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For anyone who's been pregnant before, or spent much time in the pregnancy forums online, we're all pretty familiar with the glucose screen performed between 24 and 28 weeks. For a lot of women, they have to fast for 8 to 12 hours, then drink that nasty liquid glucose, and then get their glucose checked …
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When a couple is struggling to conceive, many women (and more than likely many men) are quick to put the blame on the female half of the duo. She is obviously the problem, because she is the one that has the egg that needs to be fertilized, the uterus in which the fertilized egg implants …
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Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com When you're trying to get healthy, you want to do whatever you can, right? When I started on my health journey, I wanted to cut out all the chemicals and things that I was finding in the products I used every day. When I embarked on my latest leg …
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We all know that it is important to eat healthy when we're trying to conceive. But just what does that mean? A salad is healthy, no matter where it comes from. Right? Well that's not always true. When you order a salad at McDonald's with grilled chicken (because we all know grilled is healthier than …
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If you're eating a healthy, balanced diet, it’s fine to lose weight while you’re trying to conceive, as long as you don't become underweight. In fact, that's honestly the first recommendation I make to clients: Begin eating a healthy and balanced diet. I don't recommend this for weight loss, per se, but to increase the health …
There’s no shortage of old wives’ tales (and Internet legends) touting the fertility benefits of certain foods — and the baby-busting potential of others. And if you’re thinking about starting a baby making campaign (or you’re already waging one), you’re probably wondering which are fertility fact…and which, fertility fiction. The truth is, you can get …
Continue reading Berries: How And Why You Should Incorporate Them In Your Diet
We all know that hydration is important. So with summer and high temperatures coming up, I wanted to make sure you had a list of foods at your fingertips that you could eat if you aren't a big water drinker. Remember, the higher the temperature, the more water you need to consume. Water is essential …
Everyone knows how important getting the right vitamins and minerals is during pregnancy. Most women have to take a daily supplement although some do okay with diet changes. I recommend using both methods combined. Baby takes a LOT out of mom, so it's best to be as healthy as possible from the get-go. But when …
We are always hearing about how salt is bad for us and we need to monitor our salt intake. Especially when trying to get pregnant or healthy, right? Well let me introduce you to Pink Himalayan rock salt, love. It will change your life! I recently had been fighting a headache for 3 weeks. It …
Being healthy is not something that matters only when you are trying to get pregnant. Every day, you choose what goes into your body to nourish and sustain it. The quality of your diet, along with how active you are and whether you smoke, can stack the reproductive deck in your favor. It can also improve …
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