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...
Posts by Samantha Broghammer, RD
Xylitol During Pregnancy: Is It Safe, and Does it Have Side Effects?
Sweetening options are in no short supply, and the differences between all of them and their safety considerations during pregnancy can be downright confusing. Xylitol is a common sweetener that is...
Is It Safe to Eat Pickles and Pickled Food During Pregnancy?
Given the similarity of pickles to other foods with pregnancy-specific safety considerations, like sauerkraut and kimchi, the safety of this ever-common pregnancy craving is questioned. Many pregnant...
Nothing hints “I’m pregnant!” more than a craving for pickles (with or without the ice cream). Aside from being delicious, is there any scientific reason that expecting women often find...
There is no short supply of ways to sweeten your food and drinks. Many women are naturally wary of erythritol and other man-made sweetener options, especially while pregnant. Similar to many...
Shakeology drinks are a health coach and social media influencer favorite, but the company’s website is quite vague when it comes to the safety of the product during pregnancy. Drinking...