Author: Jing Li, RD

As a Registered Dietitian at Toronto Public Health, I have been working with pregnant women and their families for more than 10 years. I love food! I like to work with people and help them to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby!
Freshly blended fruit smoothies of various colors and tastes in open mason jars with straws Is protein powder safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Nutrition · Pregnancy

Is protein powder safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

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As we all know, additional protein is needed in the second half of the pregnancy to support the growth and development of the baby. Clients often ask me if they can have protein powder to meet their extra protein needs. Extra protein from protein powders or supplements is rarely needed. Instead, it is easy to… Continue reading Is protein powder safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?