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Though intermittent fasting (IF) is the latest health trend, it has been part of many people's cultural and religious practices for thousands of years. What is IF? Intermittent fasting is a dietary strategy that alternates fasting and eating periods. Methods include the 5:2 diet (5 normal days, 2 non-consecutive, low-calorie days), alternate-day fasting (alternating normal and 500-calorie days), and time-restricted eating (e.g., 16:8, with an 8-hour eating window). Research shows benefits like improved insulin sensitivity, reduced inflammation,...

15 September, 2023

What's for breakfast?   Sometimes it's hard to get inspired, and for some reason, healthy has become synonymous with flavorless. This is far from the truth! While pregnant, starting the day off with a healthy breakfast is incredibly important for a number of reasons. A healthy breakfast:   Provides essential nutrients: Breakfast is an opportunity to fuel your body with essential nutrients that are important for fetal development, such as protein, calcium, iron, and folic acid. Helps maintain a healthy...

02 August, 2023

Up to 10% of all women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Though it’s relatively common, it can be scary for parents-to-be. It also requires a significant amount of nutrition education to modify your pregnancy diet so you can control blood sugar levels. By working with an experienced dietitian nutritionist, you can get the care you need, ensure you’re getting the portions and nutrients you need, and manage your gestational diabetes with a healthy eating plan. Here are...

26 July, 2023