Though not unique to pregnancy, chocolate cravings in pregnancy are in no short supply. Since many food cravings can clue you in to your and baby’s health throughout pregnancy, many women wonder...
Posts by Samantha Broghammer, RD
Sauerkraut During Pregnancy: Is It Safe? Why Am I Craving It?
Similar to kimchi, sauerkraut is a traditionally-German dish made from cabbage fermented with spices. Often served raw, many women are concerned that sauerkraut might cause food poisoning or be...
Why Am I Craving Sour Stuff During Pregnancy? Candy, Sweets, and More
Sweet and salty…and sour? While cravings for sweets and salty snacks might be the most iconic types of cravings during pregnancy, craving sour foods is just as popular! Many foods aimed towards...
Eating Plums During Pregnancy: Safety and Benefits Explained
Sugar plums are not just for dreams and holiday carols. Plums come in all shapes, colors, and flavors. But as with all fruits and other fresh produce, many women wonder whether there are any special...
When eating a lemon poppyseed muffin or everything bagel, the last thing you’d expect is for this spice to cause unsafe effects for you and your baby. However, eating poppy seeds has been pointed...
Taking a big gulp of lemon water is one of those things most of us have always thought of as a healthy thing. Lemons are tasty and safe during pregnancy, and water is most certainly essential, but...