A refreshing bite of juicy watermelon. The sweetness of a ripe strawberry. The satisfying crunch of fresh corn. The peppery punch of a radish. What do these foods all have in common? They are all grown locally, and are in season in the summer! In season refers to the time of year a vegetable or… Continue reading Locally grown summertime foods
Author: Ariane Dandar, RD
I work with the Healthiest Babies Possible program to provide prenatal nutritional counselling and support to clients, and discuss healthy eating strategies. I am also a huge foodie, and love to learn how we uniquely nourish our bodies through food.
Top 5 summer nutrition tips
Are you looking forward to the warm summer days just around the corner? Practice eating well this season with these 5 tips: Stay hydrated With the hot weather, outdoor activity, and loss of water through sweat, pregnant and breastfeeding individuals will need more fluids. Pregnant individuals should aim for 10-12 cups of fluid daily and… Continue reading Top 5 summer nutrition tips
Are spicy foods okay in pregnancy? 3 ideas to flavour food
Can I eat spicy food while I am pregnant? The answer is, yes – if you can handle it! Heartburn is a common complaint in pregnancy that may occur when eating spicy foods. Heartburn may be a burning feeling in your throat or chest, or the feeling that food is caught in your chest. Despite… Continue reading Are spicy foods okay in pregnancy? 3 ideas to flavour food
3 No-stress meal ideas
In all the rush of getting ready for baby’s arrival, are you taking care of you? A simple way to take care of yourself is to eat a balanced meal. Providing your body with the foods and nutrients it needs will: help you feel energized, nourish your body, and help you make a healthy baby.… Continue reading 3 No-stress meal ideas
