Category: Nutrition

That sudden urge for pickles and ice cream at 2 AM isn’t just a pregnancy cliché—it’s a real phenomenon experienced by the majority of expectant mothers. If you’ve found yourself desperately needing specific foods during pregnancy, you’re in good company. Between 50-90% of women experience food cravings during pregnancy, according to research at [Beginning.com](https://home.beginning.com/blog/pregnancy/pregnancy-cravings-meaning-and-handling-healthy-swaps/).

When it comes to preparing your body for conception and early pregnancy, what you eat truly matters. While nutrition is often overlooked until after a positive pregnancy test, emerging research shows that dietary choices made before conception can significantly influence fertility and set the foundation for a healthy pregnancy.

Pregnancy often brings a flood of well-meaning advice about what to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, much of this guidance is based on outdated information or cultural myths rather than scientific evidence. As you navigate these crucial nine months, understanding the difference between nutrition facts and fiction becomes essential for both your health and your baby’s development.

The moment your baby arrives, your body enters an incredible phase of healing and recovery. After nine months of pregnancy and the physical demands of childbirth, your nutritional needs are at an all-time high—yet ironically, this is precisely when finding time to nourish yourself becomes most challenging.

Ever found yourself desperately craving pickles dipped in ice cream at 2 AM while pregnant? You’re not alone. Between 50-90% of pregnant women experience food cravings, making this one of pregnancy’s most common and sometimes bewildering experiences.

Imagine this: You’ve just navigated pregnancy, labor, and delivery—one of the most physically demanding experiences of your life. Your body is recovering, hormones are fluctuating dramatically, and you’re adjusting to life with a newborn. Amid the whirlwind of these changes, your mental health becomes particularly vulnerable. Yet in conversations about postpartum recovery, one crucial factor often gets neglected: nutrition.

Feeling unsure about what to eat while pregnant—or before you even see two lines? You’re not alone. Most women miss key food groups during pregnancy, with studies showing 64% don’t meet fruit intake recommendations and over 90% fall short on vegetables. Yet simple, food-first tweaks can meaningfully support you and your baby’s development. This guide breaks down pregnancy nutrition by stage with practical tips you’ll actually use.

Breastfeeding or not, your body is rebuilding after birth—and it needs smart fuel. If you’re breastfeeding, you may need an extra 340–400 calories a day to meet your energy needs. Here’s how to eat for recovery, steady energy, and sanity in the fourth trimester.

Ever dreamed about pickles at 2 a.m. or a very specific milkshake from one place across town? You’re in good company. Up to 90% of pregnant women report at least one food craving during pregnancy—so let’s talk about what these cravings mean, why they happen, and how to handle them without stress.

What we eat is important at all stages of our lives, but people going through menopause should take even greater care. Certain foods and drinks can trigger challenging menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. Likewise, some foods can create further discomfort, including bloating and cramping, which is the last thing you need. Luckily, there are […]