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5 Recipes to Make the Most of Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

We all know that a lot of work goes into a Thanksgiving dinner and there’s so much anticipation and excitement for the taste of those comforting fall flavors. And of course, at the end of the day, it’s really about that time around the table with your friends and family. But… once the meal’s over, […]

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Try These Movie Night Snacks for Cozy Nights at Home

As many of us head back into lockdown, or are faced with tightening social distancing restrictions, we’re faced with a winter ahead that may seem longer than usual. And because going out isn’t an option, we’ll be spending plenty of cozy nights at home. That means movie nights–and lots of them! We love cuddling up […]

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5 Spooky Treats to Make Halloween Special This Year

It’s no secret that Halloween is going to look a little different this year. We love the spooky holiday as much as the next person–and so do our kids!–so we were glad that the CDC released its guidance on how to celebrate safely this year. Here’s how they rank various activities, categorized as low, moderate, […]

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Iron-Rich Recipes for Pregnancy and Postpartum

It’s iron week, and that means we’re busy keeping you informed on why you should pay special attention to this essential mineral. On Monday, we talked to fertility dietitian Stefanie Valakas about why iron is so important for women during their reproductive years. But today… it’s time for the good stuff. That’s right: it’s recipe […]

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One Can of Chickpeas is Your Ticket to a Quick Weeknight Dinner

Trying to cook balanced and wholesome meals isn’t always easy, especially when you’re juggling work and motherhood. Like most people, we have a few staple meals that we turn to when we’re not feeling inspired… but it’s easy to get stuck in a rut. (Don’t worry, we’re here to help.) When you don’t know what […]

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You’ll Love These 4 Healthy & Delicious Apple Recipes for Fall

It’s officially apple season, and honestly, we’re pretty excited about it. The tasty fruit is perfectly snack-sized, packed with fiber, and really good for you. You can pick up a big bag from the grocery store (or local orchard!) knowing that they won’t likely go to waste–compared to softer fruits, they have an impressively long […]

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5 Healthy & Refreshing Mocktails You’ll Love

As lockdown eases across the world, we’re noticing our social calendars starting to fill up again. From birthday celebrations, weddings and baby showers to barbecues and Friday night catch ups with the girls, we’re starting to have a social life once more – albeit socially distanced! But social gatherings most often go hand in hand […]

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Try these 4 Fertility-Friendly Avocado Recipes for National Avocado Day

Hooray! Someone finally decided that Avocados are too good not to have a day especially dedicated to them. And considering how tasty and nutritious avocados are, who can blame them? Not only are avocados are great source of vitamins, folate, and potassium (which are essential for a healthy pregnancy), they make a satisfy addition to […]

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5 Banana “Nice” Cream Recipes for Summer

We’re hitting the peak of summer heat, which means that cold, refreshing treats are more tempting than ever. And we’re here to tell you: enjoy them! After all, it is National Ice Cream Day. There’s nothing wrong with sinking your spoon into a pint of Ben & Jerry’s, but sometimes, you just don’t want all […]

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4 Low-Sugar Treats to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Earlier this week, we spoke with Eleanor Strang, Registered Nutritional Therapist and advisor for Dr. Morton’s Medical Helpline, about how we can eat well and better manage our blood sugar. It’s always important to pay attention to how the food we put on our plate affects how our body feels; and during pregnancy, that’s more […]

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Is There Such A Thing As An Optimal Fertility Diet?

“What are the best foods to eat when trying to get pregnant?”. We hear this question a lot, and chances are it’s run through your mind before, too. With the launch of our brand new Trying To Conceive program on the Baby2Body app, we’re so excited to be able to dig deeper into these questions […]

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How to Make the Most of Your Frozen Veggies

Raise your hand if there are frozen veggies in your freezer you don’t remember buying. Guilty? Same. For a lot of people, bags of frozen vegetables are well-intentioned purchases that aspire to make you that prepared, financially-savvy mama of your dreams. But in reality… they’re usually forgotten. Shoved to the bottom of the freezer, never […]