DHA Needs During Pregnancy
Most people know about the common nutritional recommendations during pregnancy – focus on getting enough folate, take a prenatal multivitamin, and eat a little extra. However, not everyone is as familiar with another very important nutrient for pregnancy: the omega-3 fatty acid, DHA. What Is DHA? DHA is a very long chain omega-3 fatty acid…
Read MoreMeat Cravings During Pregnancy
Plant-based and craving meat? Guess what! It’s totally normal to have crazy food cravings during pregnancy and it doesn’t mean you need to ditch your plant-based diet. Do Pregnancy Cravings Mean You Have A Nutrient Deficiency? It’s a huge misconception that your body craves specific foods for the nutrients they contain. We often think…
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Curious if there really are foods that promote (and reduce) fertility? We’re here to tell you, yes! This post will cover everything you need to know about eating for your fertility. Infertility, or difficulty becoming pregnant, affects between 10-15% of couples. As you can imagine, there can be a lot of factors that contribute to…
Read MoreThe Importance of Iron for Babies
Iron is an important mineral that we all need. What exactly does it do for babies, how much iron do babies need, and where can you find it on a plant-based diet? We’ll cover all the bases in this post.
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