Avocado in Pregnancy: Benefits and Safety for Every Trimester
The saying “good things come in small packages” must have been talking about avocados! Small but mighty, avocados are not only versatile, but a compact way to get many nutrients during...
Posts by Samantha Broghammer, RD
Not just a robust flavor in home-cooked dishes, garlic is herald as somewhat of a “cure-all” or “superfood” in naturopathic and folk medicine. Whether taken as a supplement of minced into...
Crisp yet juicy, watermelon can be a refreshing bite on a hot day. Watermelon is also a common craving during pregnancy, but just how safe is it? Watermelon is at a center of many pregnancy myths....
One of the most polarizing foods, folks either love liver, or love to hate it. Liver’s safety during pregnancy is not any clearer, with the governments of many countries disagreeing on how...
Is Ashwagandha Safe During Pregnancy? Does it Help Conception?
Feeling the stress of preparing to welcome a new baby into the family is not out of the ordinary. With a glass of wine off the table for stress relief, ashwagandha’s calming effects are...
Is It Safe to Take Chlorella When Pregnant? Benefits Explained
During pregnancy, sometimes green and leafy foods just don’t sound appetizing - and that’s okay! An aversion to crunchy roughage doesn’t mean the nutrition in green veggies isn’t still...