Monthly Archives: April 2023

“Our intention is to help the lay person understand nature and the foods and nutrients which build and feed our bodies. Our belief is that if we learn to feed our bodies properly, they will serve us well.” “Living in … Continue reading →

When you are preparing for pregnancy there are also key nutrients such as vitamins A, C, D. and folate, calcium, and Omega 3’s that should be in your diet. These nutrients not only support your wellness, they also help support … Continue reading →

Being overweight or being underweight can impact fertility. Having a high body fat percentage can lead to chronic inflammation and hormonal challenges, both of which can result in challenges to getting pregnant. Being overweight also puts you at higher risk … Continue reading →

Just for conversation sake: more than half of pregnant women in the U.S. are at risk of inadequate and/or excessive intake of Vit D. folate, and iron from foods alone, and 1/3 of them are at risk of inadequate intake … Continue reading →

A recently published study estimated the usual intake of vitamin A, D, folate, calcium, iron, and omega 3 EPA/DHA. A target for each was established. Out of 20,547 dietary supplements (including 421 prenatal products, 69 products (33prenatal) contained all 6 … Continue reading →

So look at this-it is more than one thing…Before you are pregnant, eating a diet full of fast foods, sugar, and chemicals tends to cause low-grade inflammation in your body that can impact fertility. So, limit fast foods, highly processed … Continue reading →

Pregnancy is a significant and intense responsibility for your body, which means it is incredibly important to make sure your body is prepared for your sake and the baby’s. Afterall, your body is your baby’s home until they are born. … Continue reading →

The Critical Time Before Pregnancy While better health should always be a goal to keep for yourself, you want to be as healthy as possible before you conceive. Both your diet and your weight can impact conception as well as … Continue reading →

Developmental nutrition is a thing. All through life changes occur, from the fertilized egg through the embryo stage to the young individual and the adult, until finally, degenerative changes take place leading to death. The changes are progressive and irreversible; … Continue reading →

Wrapping up this short series, probiotics modulating the gut microbome can have real world impacts on mental health, stress prevention/relief, weight management, and improving health in numerous other ways. Stress induced gastrointestinal issues, mood, exhaustion, fatigue, and more can be … Continue reading →