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Cashews are one of the foods you might already consume on a regular basis. There’s a lot of conflicting information out there regarding eating tree nuts such as pistachio, almonds, and of course cashew during pregnancy.  So you might be wondering what the facts are...

Pregnancy comes with its fair share of challenges and body changes. One of them, particularly inconvenient, is constipation. It’s common for pregnant women to experience constipation far more often than they would under normal circumstances. You can thank the increase...

Protein powder for pregnancy   There are several types of protein powders that have really only recently risen in popularity.  The population that typically includes protein powders in their diet the most is serious athletes as they have increased needs for...

Ashwagandha is a popular Ayurvedic adaptogen that is thought to increase vitality and strength, and level out your mood with its de-stressing effects (1).  In fact, one study saw a reduction in morning cortisol levels of healthy adults who took ashwagandha daily (1). ...

If you follow a Mediterranean style diet (or enjoy eggplants), you may be wondering if you can enjoy eggplants during pregnancy. This big purple squash is classified as a "nightshade", a group of over 2,000 plants. Although few of them are actually eaten. Some other...

Strawberries during pregnancy: are there benefits? Strawberries are delicious and filled with vitamins. They are in season in the spring and summer, and when picked ripe, they offer a naturally sweet flavor that will surely give you a hard time putting your berry bowl...

Spirulina during pregnancy: are there benefits? Spirulina is a supplement that has been around for a long time. You may recall its popularity from the mid-2000s when it seemed everyone was taking it.  There are many purported health benefits. But is spirulina during...

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 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?...