Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder or the abbreviated term PMDD? It is like PMS but with more severe symptoms, especially psychological ones. These symptoms occur usually one or two weeks before the start of your period and disappear on the onset. Symptoms include but not all inclusive1,2,3: Depressed Mood Feelings of sadness or despair, or…

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Traffic Light Eating: To Eat or Not To Eat

One easy way to jump start your healthy eating habits whether pregnant or not is to practice “Traffic Light Eating”  Traffic Light Eating focuses on the QUALITY of food and NOT the quantity of food. You practice Traffic Light Eating by grouping your foods as “Green Light Foods”, “Yellow Light Foods”, and “Red Light Foods”…

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Busting the Myth “Eating for Two”

We’ve all heard the old saying “I’m eating for two.”  While I think it is wonderful that the soon to be mom is having a baby, I cringe just a little bit inside because I’m hoping that she’s not doubling the amount she is eating. Just because you’re eating for two doesn’t mean you should…

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Mindful Eating vs Mindless Eating

The truth is pregnancy can be hard for some mothers. Having to deal with constant pressure around body image, weight, and of course food. One way to to decrease the pressure around eating is getting on board with mindful eating. Not sure if this applies to you or not? Let’s talk a little bit about…

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Foods with high amounts of hidden sugar

Sugar is the real culprit. For many years people have been led to believe that saturated fat is the main cause of heart disease. However new studies have revealed that saturated fat is far less harmful than sugar. It is no surprise that that chocolates, fizzy drinks, sweets and cakes are loaded with added sugar.…

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