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Intro to Intuitive Eating

You may have heard the phrase 'intuitive eating' thrown around in various health and wellness spaces lately with conflicting information, depending on your source.

You might be wondering what Intuitive Eating means – can you really eat whatever you want all day? Will your weight change if you adopt Intuitive Eating into your lifestyle? Will you be able to control yourself around food? Is this just another fad diet?

This post will go into the basics of what Intuitive Eating is, and the principles that help to shape it.

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ENDOMETRIOSIS 101

You’ve probably heard the term Endo mentioned, especially if you’re in the women’s health or fertility world – but what actually is Endo?

In this post we will briefly describe what Endo is and some of its main symptoms. If you think this might sound like you, we’ve also got the diagnostic criteria and some next steps listed below as well.

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6 Ingredient No-Bake Granola Bars

Looking for some snack inspiration to help you stay fuelled through the afternoon? These 6 ingredient granola bars are a great source of fibre, protein, and energy for that 3pm slump. Try them out and let me know what you think!

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Food Safety During Pregnancy - Part 2: Foods to avoid and what to do instead.

While my nutrition approach is typically looking at what we can include, or add in, rather than foods to eliminate or restrict - pregnancy is a bit of an exception as there there are a few foods that we may want to avoid for safety.

This article aims to educate and empower you to make your own informed decisions and continue to enjoy food through your pregnancy, stress-free!

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Food Safety During Pregnancy - Part 1: Listeria and more.

We often hear about listeria being a big concern when it comes to food safety during pregnancy - but if you’ve ever wondered why it matters or what exactly it is, read on! We will also touch on some other bacteria and parasites that are important to be aware of during pregnancy (Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Toxoplasma).

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Key Strategies for Reducing Infant Food Allergies

Introducing allergens can be a terrifying step when introducing foods to your baby. The thought of your baby having an allergic reaction can often be enough to avoid these foods altogether - but is that the right route to take?

Read more here about 5 key tips (starting in pregnancy) to help you reduce the risk of your child (or future child) having food allergies.

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Simple High Folate Spinach and Beet Salad

Folate get’s a lot of attention when it comes to pregnancy. We know that folate can play a role in reducing the risk of Neural Tube Defects, but it is also an important nutrient for many other reasons!

Check out this salad for one easy way to help meet your daily folate needs.

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