Can I Eat During Labor? If So, What?
By Alex Frost For decades women have been warned, even prohibited, from eating and drinking during labor, with the loose explanation that if they ended up in surgery for a…
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Simple Ways To Start Loving Your Body Now
By Nadia Murdock For many women, self-love and body image go hand-in-hand. Unfortunately, there is a belief that when you achieve a certain look, size, number on the scale, then…
I’m A Dietician And This Is Why I Eat A Primarily Plant-Based Diet
By Anika Nayak Supriya Lal is a registered dietitian and a coach at All Access Dietetics. Her passion for becoming a dietitian blossomed from uplifting and empowering others to regain…
5 Easy Swaps To Decrease Dairy Consumption
By Alex Frost We’ve all heard conflicting messages about dairy from both medical professionals and the media: eat more dairy, it’s good to consume “real” fats; eat less dairy, it’s…
The Mental Health Benefits Of Journaling
By Nadia Murdock Putting pen to paper can be truly life changing. Sometimes your thoughts can get the best of you, subsequently forcing your mind to manifest bigger problems. When…
Breastfeeding? Eat These 4 Foods To Increase Your Milk Supply
By Alex Frost Nursing can be tough, and worrying constantly if you will have enough milk to feed your baby can just add to the stress. Old wives’ tales abound…
8 Yoga Poses That Help With Digestion
By Jane Ellington A regular yoga practice improves circulation, sleep, and digestion. We often talk about the gut-brain connection and yoga helps stimulate your parasympathetic nervous system putting your body…
Healthified Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Cake
By Sara McGlothlin I will admit, I didn’t cook with or consume rhubarb until I created this recipe. I never knew much about it, and sometimes we can shy away…
How To Get Moving During Pregnancy {And Why It Matters}
By Alex Frost It’s one thing to not feel motivated to exercise during regular life, but for pregnant people this can feel like an unimaginable ask. From first trimester exhaustion…
3 Ways To Cope With Grief Right Now
By Anika Nayak If you are grieving at this time, know that you are not alone. Grief is the natural emotional response to any sort of loss. Whether having to…
Culinary Medicine, Lifestyle, and Transitioning Into Healthful Eating With Dr. Nisha Patel
By Anika Nayak Dr. Nisha Patel, MD, MS is a food blogger, content creator, and educator on a mission to empower individuals to embark upon healthful lifestyle changes. She was…
Have You Heard Of Chakras? Here Is A Beginner’s Guide
By Kristin Hickey You might have come across someone talking about “unblocking their chakras,” but have wondered what exactly that means and, well, what’s even a chakra, anyway? If you’re…
Interview With Women’s Hormonal Health Expert Katie Bressack
By Nadia Murdock Katie Bressack is an award winning holistic nutritionist specializing in women’s hormonal health. So when it comes to breaking down female hormones, she knows first hand what…
3 Powerful Health Benefits of Spirulina + Recipes To Try
By Anika Nayak If you ever had a blue or teal smoothie, chances are it contains spirulina. Believe it or not, spirulina is a type of bacteria that is cultivated…
Third-Trimester Blues: Quick Tips To Elevate Your Mood During The Long Wait For Baby
By Alex Frost As I write this I’m approaching 36 weeks pregnant with my fourth baby, and time has never moved slower. It’s possible it has stopped completely, who knows.…
Eat Bitter Greens For Better Health. Here’s Why
By Annie Burdick A testimony to the concept of things that are better than their names suggest, bitter greens don’t sound great at first mention. Who’s particularly keen to jump…