Ryann Kipping, Author at The Prenatal Nutritionist

Chia seeds while pregnant: uses and benefits

by Ryann Kipping | Apr 29, 2020 | Prenatal Nutrition

Have you been wondering if eating chia seeds while pregnant is beneficial to you and your baby? Chia seeds come from a desert plant, from the mint family, called Salvia hispanica. You may know them for their dark, black color, and all of the fun recipes that chia can...

Juicing during pregnancy: is it safe?

by Ryann Kipping | Apr 22, 2020 | Prenatal Nutrition

Juicing has gained a lot of popularity in recent years. You may even have a friend or two who’ve done a juice cleanse, and maybe you have too. Now that you’re pregnant, you may be wondering: is juicing during pregnancy safe for me and my baby? What is juicing? Juicing...

Mushrooms during pregnancy: what is safe?

by Ryann Kipping | Apr 14, 2020 | Prenatal Nutrition

Mushrooms are often categorized as a vegetable but are really fungi. They have been used for thousands of years as medicine and in food all over the world. You might think of this funky fungus growing wildly in the yard or passing it by on hikes, but many non-toxic...

Is maca safe during pregnancy?

by Ryann Kipping | Apr 3, 2020 | Prenatal Nutrition

Is maca safe during pregnancy? You may have heard of maca recently, the hottest food trend to pop up for women right now. It’s touted to have a multitude of benefits, especially in the reproductive realm. But is maca safe during pregnancy or just another unproven...

Almond milk during pregnancy: is it a good option?

by Ryann Kipping | Apr 1, 2020 | Prenatal Nutrition

Non-dairy “milks” are the latest health trend to hit all major grocery stores and your favorite coffee shops, but what about almond milk during pregnancy? Is adding almond milk to your smoothie the best option for your body and your baby? Many people make the switch...