While some wellness fads come and go, recent research has suggested that gluten-free diets might have something to them, especially when it comes to your baby’s long-term health. According to new research published in The BMJ, babies born to mothers who consume excessive amounts of gluten during pregnancy are at increased risk of developing diabetes […]
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These 5 autumn-inspired recipes can ease everything from abdominal cramps to refined sugar cravings!
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Last week we talked about the early stages of bonding with baby while he or she is still in the womb, and of course those bonding moments get even better once your newborn arrives! Feeding your baby – whether it’s through breast or bottle feeding – is one of the best ways to build that […]
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Ketogenic diets are nothing new, but they’ve definitely been a growing trend in recent months. Whether it’s a diet that you’ve tried, wanted to try, or never even heard of, it’s good to know what it might mean for you. That’s because it’s a diet that can have a big impact on your reproductive health […]
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We all know that sugar definitely falls on the “not good for us” side of the line when it comes to nutritional value. Your store-bought, standard sugar is heavily processed, high in calories, low in nutritional value, damaging to your teeth, and can be a contributing factor in obesity and Type 2 diabetes. But sugar cravings […]
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So much attention has been placed on the link between nutrition and physical health that we tend to forget about the impacts (both positive and negative!) that our diet has on our mental health. Our brain – which controls our physical actions, cognition, and emotional state – is fueled by the same thing that fuels the […]
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Going vegan is on the up with many celebrities choosing to go plant-based, and it seems to have been the most talked about dietary trend of 2017. Now there are some variations to vegan diets – most notably the surge in whole food plant-based diets – but the big picture is that it’s a diet […]
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Halloween is less than a week away and the Hallo-weekend is nearly upon us. Since we don’t want you going into a candy-induced coma (we don’t even want to think about the amount of sugar that will be available within a 1-mile radius of us…) we thought it would be the perfect time to share […]
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So maybe these aren’t totally guilt-free, but they’re close enough to it. We’ve pulled together a few of our favorite healthy cupcake recipes to keep your baking fires burning! Or at least to satisfy any sweet tooth cravings you may be having. FYI – it’s National Cupcake Week this week, so you have the perfect excuse […]
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When the hot weather strikes we all react differently but many of us find ourselves overheating and constantly reaching for an ice pack for cooling relief. We’ve all heard of the cold shower trick and many of us reach for the electric fans at this time of year but surely what we eat can’t affect our […]
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