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Nutrition for the Childbearing Year: Macronutrients, Micronutrients & Phytonutrients: All About Carbohydrates

Nutrition for the Childbearing Year: Macronutrients, Micronutrients & Phytonutrients: All About Carbohydrates

Integrative Health, Nutrition, Pregnancy Wellness

ALL ABOUT CARBOHYDRATES           Macronutrients: Carbohydrates We have already covered protein and fats in your diet during the childbearing year, so let’s talk carbs.The body’s fuel If fat and protein are building materials, carbohydrates are the ‘fuels’ we take in...
Nutrition for the Childbearing Year: Macronutrients, Micronutrients & Phytonutrients:  All About Fats

Nutrition for the Childbearing Year: Macronutrients, Micronutrients & Phytonutrients: All About Fats

Integrative Health, Nutrition, Pregnancy Wellness

ALL ABOUT FATS       Macronutrients: FatsAs I mentioned in my last post, our bodies require the macronutrients of proteins, fats and carbohydrates to function well.  This week we are focusing on fats and learning about their role in your health and the health of your...
Nutrition for the Childbearing Year: Macronutrients, Micronutrients & Phytonutrients: All About Protein

Nutrition for the Childbearing Year: Macronutrients, Micronutrients & Phytonutrients: All About Protein

Integrative Health, Nutrition, Pregnancy Wellness

ALL ABOUT PROTEINIntroduction: What our bodies needOur bodies require the macronutrients of proteins, fats and carbohydrates to function.  We also need vitamins and minerals, the ‘micronutrients’. We are also discovering there are more and more benefits from...
A Guide to Optimal Wellness in the Childbearing Year – Nutrition for the Childbearing Year:  Caloric Targets

A Guide to Optimal Wellness in the Childbearing Year – Nutrition for the Childbearing Year: Caloric Targets

Integrative Health, Nutrition, Pregnancy Wellness

Calories: How many?How many more calories should you consume daily during pregnancy? Growing your baby takes some added energy, but exactly how much energy will vary from woman to woman. As a general guideline, an average of 340 additional calories each day is needed...
A Guide to Optimal Wellness in the Childbearing Year – Nutrition for the Childbearing Year: An Introduction

A Guide to Optimal Wellness in the Childbearing Year – Nutrition for the Childbearing Year: An Introduction

Integrative Health, Nutrition, Pregnancy Wellness

I have had many requests to provide good resources for prenatal nutrition over the years and I hope that you find the following posts helpful. I will introduce some concepts about pregnancy nutrition that are easy to use, but challenge you to examine your diet and...
A Guide to Optimal Wellness in the Childbearing Year

A Guide to Optimal Wellness in the Childbearing Year

Integrative Health, Nutrition, Pregnancy Wellness

An introduction: Why you should stay tunedIf you are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, you are on an exciting journey! You are probably experiencing a range of emotions as you ask yourself, “What can I do to help ensure that all will be well with my baby...
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