Category: Pantry Staples

Mmm, chocolate! A popular craving and a much-needed treat in pregnancy. Chocolate has an interesting write-up in the scientific community about its benefits (and drawbacks) in pregnancy, so I decided...

Moringa is a relatively unknown herb, however, this plant is thought to have several benefits during pregnancy. Similar to many other herbals, consuming moringa tree products comes along with several...

Oatmeal is highly recommended during pregnancy because it's loaded with nutritional benefits and is easy to keep down if you’re nauseous. Oats are safe to eat during pregnancy, and that includes...

Now commonplace in more than traditional Asian dishes and herbal medicine, ginseng is popping up in all sorts of teas and other “energy” beverages. But just because it is used in herbal medicine...

While not exactly a staple food group, vinegar is more common in foods and drinks than you might think- not to mention often craved by many women while expecting.  When pasteurized for...

During pregnancy, ginger comes highly recommended by everyone - from your sister to your hairstylist, and it can start to feel like the herb is a magical cure-all. Magic aside, ginger does actually...