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Pregnancy First trimester: What nutrients do I need?

Despite all the jokes about “eating for two,” the reality of the first trimester might be closer to prenatal vitamins, rice cakes, and ginger ale. Even women who manage to enjoy regular meals and snacks might not be following a balanced and nutritious way of eating. Here are the top nutrients to consider during earlyContinueContinue reading “Pregnancy First trimester: What nutrients do I need?”

Two Iron-Rich Smoothies

Eating a plant-based diet can put you at risk of low iron. The side effects of low iron, like forgetfulness, fatigue, and irritability, can be prevented by focusing on whole foods that provide iron, folate, B vitamins, and vitamin C. There’s nothing worse than a bad mood that could be prevented by eating right! EnterContinueContinue reading “Two Iron-Rich Smoothies”