10 Tips to Deflate Postpartum Belly Bloat
Are you no longer pregnant, but still seeing a belly “pooch”? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re in the majority. There are several causes of an enlarged midsection after birth (such as diastasis recti, excess abdominal fat, and excess skin). However, one potential cause — that is easily correctable — could simply be […]
The Most Important Nutrition Tip
Looking for a “magic pill” for prenatal or postpartum annoyances? As luck would have it, one thing, in particular, can provide relief from a wide variety of them: Hydration. Yes, when it comes to your health — especially during pregnancy and early motherhood — hydration is a rather amazing remedy for a myriad of ailments. […]
7 Go-To Post Workout Snacks
A healthy, balanced post-workout snack is not only important to help your body appropriately refuel after exercise, but it’s also critical in regulating your blood sugar, which is especially important for pregnant and nursing moms. The best post-workout snacks combine fiber, carbohydrates, and protein. Pre/Postnatal nutritionist, Nicole Silber, RD, CSP shares 7 healthy snack ideas that […]
5 Pregnancy Super Foods
Pregnancy is undoubtedly the time to maximize your nutrition, both for you and your baby-to-be. You’ve most likely heard to increase your intake of folic acid, iron, omega 3’s and fluid, and to steer clear of mercury, highly processed foods and under-cooked foods. However, you may not have heard as much about these five “superfoods” […]
Pregnancy Weight Gain: Getting it Right
Gaining the right amount of weight is important for fetal development and health. Gaining either too much weight, or not enough, is associated with increased risk to both mother and baby, and unfortunately, most moms-to-be are falling into one of these categories. According to a study by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), […]
Top 10 Nutrient Dense Foods
Most of us know that the whole “eating for two” idea is not an appropriate guideline for pregnancy (it’s more like eating for 1.1)! However, it is a good idea to try to get “nutrition for two.” In other words, even though you only need an extra 300-450 calories per day in your second and […]
5 Nourishing Post-Baby Foods
It goes without saying that the marathon of labor, followed by the 24/7 demands of early motherhood, is extremely physically taxing on the new mother’s body. To help your body recover (and have the energy and strength needed to care for your little one) prenatal & family nutritionist Nicole Silber, RD, CSP recommends adding these 5 ultra-nourishing […]