Fertility Nutrition
Nutrition to Help Boost Fertility Naturally
Infertility is estimated to affect 15.5% of reproductive-aged women in the United States (1). Out of these infertility cases, it is estimated that 35% are associated with female infertility, 30% are due to male infertility, 20% are due to both male and female infertility, and 15% are unexplained (2). When it comes to fertility, there…
Prenatal Nutrition
What To Look For In A Prenatal Vitamin
While you are not eating for two when pregnant, you are certainly nourishing for two. During pregnancy, certain nutrient needs…
Healthy Breakfast Ideas For Pregnancy
When pregnant, it’s important to make the right food choices to ensure you are obtaining all of the nutrients that…
Iron-Rich Foods For Pregnancy
Iron is a mineral that is important during pregnancy. It is necessary for oxygen transportation, physical growth, neurological development, and…
Pregnancy Superfoods From a Prenatal Dietitian
Pregnancy nutrition so often focuses on which foods to avoid. While it is important to understand which foods should be…
Why Pregnancy Nutrition Matters
During my first class ever in my masters program at Columbia University, I discovered my passion for prenatal nutrition. I…
Postpartum Nutrition
Why You Shouldn’t Try To Lose The Baby Weight Fast
You just had a baby. Your new curves that were recently celebrated for bringing life into this world are now something you feel pressure to get rid of immediately. The media shows celebrity moms quickly returning to their pre-baby weight, setting the unrealistic expectation that women should rapidly return to their pre-pregnancy bodies. The pressure…