If you’re trying to avoid carbs and added sugars, it’s a no-brainer that you need to avoid cake, candy, and cookies. But what about the sugar you can’t see in your food? There are many ways that manufacturers sneak sugar into food, whether it’s to enhance the taste or...
Easy Peasy Squash Soup for Two Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes (Time reflects cooking In an InstaPot…Adjust to 5-6 hours in a crockpot or slow cooker) Ingredients 2 lbs diced frozen butternut squash (or you can peel and chop a...
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![Meeting your nutrient needs + baby’s growth > the number on the scale!!
I get several DM’s every week about managing weight during pregnancy.
While science tells us we can’t completely ignore weight gain during pregnancy, focusing on including nutrient-dense foods and making sure baby is growing well are far more important than fixating on the number on the scale!
Weight gain during pregnancy will also vary largely from person to person!
So don’t be alarmed when you aren’t gaining weight in the same amounts or in the same areas as your friends.
I created @theprenatalnutritionlibrary, so it’s easy for you to make the best food choices for two! 🤰🏼
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