Fried chicken is a popular comfort food often served with coleslaw, mashed potatoes, and mac and cheese. But with its higher fat content, is eating fried chicken a good idea while you are...
Posts by Amy Kaczor, MS, RD
Most women are aware they should avoid alcohol during pregnancy, but you might wonder if ginger beer is included in this recommendation. Is this popular fermented beverage safe for pregnancy?...
Sunflower Seeds and Oil During Pregnancy: Safety and Benefits
Do you love eating sunflower seeds as a quick snack or even as a topping to a salad? First, let’s discuss the considerations of consuming sunflower seeds and sunflower oil during your...
You either love it, or you hate it! Horehound is a bitter-tasting plant that many enjoy in hard candies due to its reported substantial health benefits for coughs suppressants, sore throats, nausea,...
Bone broth is a delicious and comforting soup base that many enjoy as a warm beverage. However, is this nutritious broth safe for pregnant women? Let’s discuss it! Bone broth is safe for...
Valerian root is an herb native to Europe and Asia that many use medicinally to help relieve chronic insomnia, anxiety, and other disorders. However, is this popular herb safe for you to consume...