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Should You Be Worried About Weight Gain During Pregnancy?

So how important is weight gain during pregnancy? Pregnancy is a beautiful time to fall in love with your body. You are growing a human, but with that joy and excitement might come anxiety.

You may be thinking… “Am I gaining enough weight?” “Am I gaining too much weight?” “I’m not worried about weight gain, I’m eating for two!”

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How to Choose the Right Prenatal for You

Find the right prenatal vitamin for you can feel overwhelming and make you want to simply just pick the first one you see if the grocery store. Keep reading to learn what to look for in a prenatal vitamin!

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Is Seafood Safe to Eat During Pregnancy?

It is very possible you have wondered what seafood is safe to eat during pregnancy. Mercury toxicity is a true concern as it can have detrimental effects to mom and baby. But avoiding all seafood is not the answer. Read why here!

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Best Iron-Rich Foods for Your Kids

Iron deficiency can impair child growth and development. Signs of iron deficiency include; pale skin, fatigue, cold hands and feet, poor appetite, abnormally rapid breathing, frequent infections, and behavior problems.

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Starting Solids with Baby-Led Weaning

Curious about Baby-Led Weaning? Is it safe? What are the benefits? Baby-led weaning in a safe approach to nourishing your baby while helping teach them how to respond to their hunger/fullness signals. It also is associated with a reduced risk of childhood/adult obesity later on in life.

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What are the Benefits of Breastfeeding? 

Choosing to breastfeed or formula feed can be a difficult decision for new mothers. There are some huge benefits to breastfeeding for mom and baby! Here you will learn some important nutrients and benefits to breastfeeding for mom and baby.

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The Truth About Deli Meats & Cancer

Is deli meat healthy? Is it not? What if it says nitrate-free? Is that even better? If you are feeling confused, you are not alone. As a Registered Dietitian, I love helping others learn the science behind nutrition and recommendations. Read my blog post for all the deets on deli meat.

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Should You Eat Breakfast if You Aren’t Hungry?

Breakfast is well known to be the most important meal of the day, but should you eat breakfast if you aren't hungry? Short answer - Yes, you should. Eating a high protein breakfast supports metabolism, reduced hunger/cravings later in the day, and improves satiety.

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