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Protein in Pregnancy: You Might Need More Than You Think!

By: Julie C. Shea, MS, RDN, LDN, CPT

August 30, 2024

Ladies, whether you’re growing a tiny human, looking to balance your hormones, or improve your body composition, protein is a key nutrient to help you be successful. But let’s focus on pregnancy – what role does protein play in your baby’s health? How much protein do you really need in pregnancy? Are all sources of protein created equal? I will answer all of these questions in the following article, plus I’ll share some great high protein breakfast options to help you start your day off on the right foot for satiety and blood sugar balance! 

Working Out in the First Trimester

Sara French

August 23, 2024

So you’re in your first trimester of pregnancy. You might be feeling all of the symptoms by now or having no symptoms at all! Either way, you probably have some questions about exercising now that you are pregnant. The research is heavily supportive of exercising during pregnancy. If you are new to exercising, however, there are some guidelines and points to consider before you jump right in. 

The Importance of Electrolytes During Pregnancy

Sara French

August 9, 2024

While summer is coming to a close, it seems the temperatures have been hotter than ever! Maintaining proper hydration is extremely important during pregnancy, especially during these warmer months. However, it isn’t as simple as just drinking water by itself. Pregnancy causes a  number of things to change in the mother’s body, and a significant increase in blood volume is just one change. This means electrolyte needs drastically increase during pregnancy in order to keep all of the extra fluid in the correct cellular balance. The main electrolytes that help to support proper hydration are: sodium, potassium, and magnesium.