Gestational Diabetes & Pregnancy Nutrition
Whether you’re trying to eat less animal protein for health reasons or you’re having trouble finding beef, pork, and chicken in grocery stores due to the COVID-19 out-of-stock issues, you might be wondering about alternative options for vegetarian and vegan sources of protein. Let’s start with some definitions….
It’s helpful to be familiar with insulin resistance signs so that you can identify what’s going on inside your body. There are no symptoms, per se, with insulin resistance. There are, however, insulin resistance signs or indicators to recognize….
Happy Prime Day!
Since I write about pregnancy and nutrition, I thought I’d put together a list for you of all the relevant Amazon Prime Day deals that have to do with healthy cooking and healthy living. It’s definitely worth checking out! You may just come across something you never knew you needed…until now! Happy shopping!
Healthy Cooking & Healthy Eating
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ThermoPro Instant Read Meat Thermometer –https://amzn.to/2luJMDx
AccuWeight Digital Food Scale – https://amzn.to/2lwx72Z
Ninja Air Fryer – https://amzn.to/2lmxexP
Glass Meal Prep Containers – https://amzn.to/2XPzhrV
Vegetable Spiralizer – https://amzn.to/2jXPWLZ
Tongs (set/2) – https://amzn.to/2lqqM97
AmazonBasics Dutch Oven – https://amzn.to/2k06dzW
Healthy Living
Fitbit Alta HR – https://amzn.to/32w1mrY
Fitbit Versa Lite Smartwatch – https://amzn.to/2XMn7jy
Water Bottle – doesn’t everyone feel this way? 🙂 – https://amzn.to/2lxi2yb
Touchless Soap Dispenser – https://amzn.to/2lwARS4
If you come across some fabulous deals that I missed, please let me know!
Have fun!
We’ve all heard the term antioxidant before. We know they’re a good thing. But what does antioxidant mean?
In short, antioxidants are molecules that neutralize free radicals in the body. These free radicals are created in response to a variety of conditions, including poor diet, pollution, smoking, toxins, sun exposure, and medications. Free radicals are also created through normal metabolic processes. We can do our best to minimize exposure to some of these things, but we can’t eliminate them completely from our lives. Free radicals are dangerous because they are highly volatile molecules that can easily damage healthy cells.
The good news is that antioxidants can help neutralize these free radicals so that they don’t damage cells and lead to disease. If your diet includes a variety of fruits & vegetables, chances are you’re already getting the antioxidants you need. As a general rule, …
I’m writ
ing this blog post after returning from Nashville attending the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. One of the things that I kept hearing over and over was that when it comes to healthy pregnancies, one of the best things you can do is to start the pregnancy healthy. It’s better for you AND your baby!
Here are 5 diet fixes you can start now, before you get pregnant….
Admit it. You k
now you need to eat more veggies. They’re good for you and can help improve your health in SO many ways. But, it’s hard sometimes to make yourself eat more vegetables, especially when the ice cream, pasta, muffins, and other processed carbs seem to be calling your name!
Even as a dietitian, it’s something I struggle with too…every single day. Here are 5 easy ways to eat more vegetables that I’ve come up with to add more veggies to my diet. …
I love taking vacations, but it seems like the moment the vacation is over, the stress of everyday life resumes too. Whether it was a trip to spa, a babymoon, or a European vacation, I’m always searching for ways to reduce the stress in my life and try to incorporate that “vacation feel.”
I put together a list of 10 small changes you can make to help create a few spa moments …
Amber is a Registered Dietitian with a focus on pregnancy nutrition and gestational diabetes.
