In a similar vein to many of the other herbs and spices, we have talked about, expecting mothers often find this ingredient snuck into teas and other food dishes. But not all herbs are safe during...
Posts by Samantha Broghammer, RD
Whether you’re a cheese-a-holic or routinely prefer non-dairy alternatives, cravings for milk and other dairy products can pop up during pregnancy. Aside from ice cream, cravings for milk and other...
What’s the Best Cereal for Pregnancy? Bars, Cravings, and More
Cereal might be the quintessential breakfast (and has been for decades), but many women worry that it doesn’t offer enough nutritionally to support a growing baby and healthy pregnancy. On the...
Not only is cinnamon at the center of many baked goods, but can be found in the supplement aisle as well. How do cinnamon pills, powders, and other supplements stack up against cinnamon used in...
Crunching down on a cup of ice is not unique to pregnancy, though women do sometimes get stronger cravings for ice during pregnancy- even those who had never eaten ice before. How common is this...
Is Monk Fruit Sweetener Safe During Pregnancy? Benefits and Risks
Even if you’re already familiar with alternative sweeteners such as stevia, sucralose, and aspartame, monk fruit extract is a relatively new sweetener. Its name alone catches some folks off guard,...