Growing up I was lactose intolerant and still don’t eat dairy. I introduced dairy to my son as a baby and it seems to agree with him. He is now a year and a half and drinks about three cups of milk a day. Because he also gets dairy from other sources like cheese and yogurt, I started making plant-based hemp milk to mix it up.
There are many ways to help improve milk production through dietary changes that are actually tasty! A food or substance that is known to improve milk production and flow is referred to as a galactogogue.
Always consult with your child’s qualified healthcare provider before introducing any solid foods. If there is a…
Eating healthy isn’t always easy! Of course there will be days you do not eat optimally, we are all human after all and life happens. Try your best to have a great diet 80-90% of the time and be gentle on yourself the other times. The core of a healthy diet includes the following: fresh […]
Eating healthy can be difficult during pregnancy! It can be hard to control what you eat when you have pregnancy cravings or are suffering from morning sickness. Read this post for tips to satisfy your pregnancy cravings. Important information about non-food craving during pregnancy can be found here.
Here are some strategies to help maintain a healthy diet during your pregnancy:
Allergies or hypersensitive reactions, present in ways depending on a number of factors. For example, what the person is allergic to and how their body responds when exposed to that allergen. The most common groups of allergens include…
An optimally healthy women will usually feel well for most of her pregnancy and therefore have a greater chance of enjoying the experience and looking forward to her baby’s birth with joy.
– Dr. Aviva Romm, MD, MW
It’s important to drink plenty of water each day when you’re pregnant. I usually suggest at least 2 cups more than when not pregnant. This can seem like a lot when you are already running to the bathroom every hour with a full bladder! Remember that tea counts – see the posts linked here for […]
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