During pregnancy, ginger comes highly recommended by everyone - from your sister to your hairstylist, and it can start to feel like the herb is a magical cure-all. Magic aside, ginger does actually...
Posts by Samantha Broghammer, RD
For some, lemongrass might not be the most familiar flavoring, but it is used in more types of foods than you may initially think. As with all herbs, it is important to verify safety before consuming...
For many women giving up Starbucks might be a tough sell, even if only for 9 months. For those who are frequent in the coffee chain, they may even question whether or not caffeine is even safe during...
Is The Keto Diet Safe When You’re Pregnant or Trying to Conceive?
The ketogenic diet, otherwise known as keto, has stepped into the spotlight over the past few years. What was once a medical prescription is now being used as a way to lose weight or try to mend...
Oranges and Orange Juice During Pregnancy: Cravings, Benefits
A glass of orange juice at breakfast is refreshing on hot summer days. But between the high acidity and fears that the juice contains too much sugar, many women are left wondering if their breakfast...
If you’ve recently searched the internet for licorice (also spelled liquorice), you might have been surprised by the results. From motherhood blogs to the New York Times, eating licorice while...