Because of its association with the cannabis plant, hemp and hemp-derived foods give many women pause, especially during pregnancy. While hemp is derived from the same plant that produces THC, it is...
Category: Oil, Condiments & Sauces
When you're pregnant and hungry, pesto is super convenient and easily turns plain pasta into a tasty meal. Understandably, pregnant women sometimes have concerns about whether or not pesto is...
Ranch salad dressing raises many questions for some women. The base of many ranch dressings contains buttermilk and soy, and not all buttermilk is suitable for pregnant women to consume. Soy raises...
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...
Apple cider vinegar’s (ACV) shift from the kitchen pantry to the medicine cabinet isn’t recent. Its use is rumored all the way back to ancient Greece, and ACV remains a commonly recommended...
Tomatoes in Pregnancy: Complete Guide to Safety, Risks, Benefits
Tomatoes may seem like an innocent fruit (yep, they're not a vegetable) that are always presumed to be safe during pregnancy. They come in so many preparations and forms that I've put together...