There is no doubt that sweet potatoes have loads of health benefits. This tasty tuber is consistently ranked on lists of ‘superfoods,’ and with good reason. So how do its benefits extend to...

“Things from the sea” are often cautioned during pregnancy, lactation, and in your children due to concerns for heavy metals (mercury) and excessive iodine. Does this apply to sea moss, or is...

Chocolate and caffeine are both looked at with caution during pregnancy, so you might be wondering if hot chocolate and cocoa are safe. It's a very popular pregnancy craving, too. Hot chocolate...

Biotin has been glamourized (no pun intended) as the beauty vitamin, important only for growing long hair and nails. For many women, biotin has long been part of their daily routine and pregnancy...

Eating mushrooms is a tricky topic during pregnancy but can be approached in a new, more easygoing way during the postpartum and breastfeeding period. Many women wonder whether all types of mushrooms...

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...