Supporting healthy hormone balance starts with the foods we choose to eat. Each meal and snack consumed throughout the day is an opportunity to manage energy levels, prevent fatigue, support stress regulation, and boost reproductive health. Following a well-balanced diet, consisting of the three essential macronutrients, carbohydrates, protein, and fat, is a perfect place to begin.

Pregnancy is an exciting journey, and supporting a healthy pregnancy through good nutrition can make all the difference for both you and your growing baby. Key nutrients such as folate, calcium, vitamin D, iron, and protein play vital roles in fetal development and maternal health. In this blog post, we’ll dive into why they matter and how to include them in your diet.

Diet culture is everywhere. Sometimes it feels impossible to go a day without seeing another social media influencer denounce gluten, or hearing an ad for half-price weight-loss drug on a podcast, or watching a video that praises a certain body type. The truth is though–restrictive eating isn’t the way to build healthy and sustainable relationships with food, and weight loss drugs alone are not the best option for most people–nor do they address the underlying condition.

This New Year’s, don’t get caught up in the diet cycle. Instead of restricting your diet, enhance it. The path to having a well-rounded and nutritious diet, that's both sustainable and enjoyable, is focusing on what to add to your plate rather than what to take away. Naturally, as you enhance your plate, you’ll find more balance with the macronutrients included (carbs, protein, and fat), aiding in portion control and providing satiety over a longer duration of time. As you enhance your diet, you’ll find something the works in the long-term—not for just 30 days. So, instead of only having a green juice in the morning and hating life, add it to your breakfast routine and maintain it for years to come.

Nutritional needs for your changing body after birth are different from those required during your pregnancy. If breastfeeding, your caloric needs remain elevated and a variety of nutrients remains beneficial. Though breastmilk, created from mammary glands, is not made directly from your dietary intake, nutrients from your diet play a role in creating the nutritional goodness that is breast milk. This makes it crucial for lactating mothers to ensure they are prioritizing eating a well-balanced diet and nutritious foods in order to have stores to not only nourish their baby, but to also nourish themselves.