During pregnancy, it is common for mothers to search out healthy alternatives to their favorite foods. Honey is one such alternative, often advertised as healthier than conventional table sugar...
Category: Herbs, Spices & Seasonings
Cinnamon (also called Dalchini in some countries) not only tastes delicious, but it has many excellent health benefits. You can enjoy cinnamon with many different foods, as long as you don’t...
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...
Is Flaxseed (Linseed) Safe During Pregnancy? Benefits vs Risks
Flaxseed is a highly nutritious food with many health benefits. However, its use during pregnancy is controversial. Flax seeds should only be eaten in small amounts when pregnant, and flaxseed...
Can Pregnant Women Eat Seaweed or Seaweed Salad? Is It Safe?
These days it's hard to miss the packs of crunchy seaweed snacks, umami seasonings, and sushi rolls. Seaweed has skyrocketed as a food trend over the past few years, and for good reason. The...
Is Pumpkin Safe To Eat During Pregnancy? Seeds, Pie and Leaf
Are you pregnant over the holiday season, or just fancy some homemade pumpkin pie? Are you wondering if it's healthy to eat snacks like pumpkin seeds during pregnancy? In this article, I deal with...