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Hey! You’re right, it is not listed. Good catch! It is 1⁄3 cup of red bell pepper, chopped. We are updating it now! (:
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Hey! Unfortunately, we don’t have a “repeat meal” function right now. I do want to add this in the new year!
We still recommend Needed and Seeking health, but would also add Jigsaw Health and Thorne electrolytes!
Hi Susan! So glad you went in for blood work after identifying these symptoms! By iron, do you mean ferritin level? Reminder that I cannot provide individualized guidance here, as I would need to do a complete nutrition assessment. Check out the iron note (https://new.theprenatalnutritionlibrary.com/iron/) and the B12 note (https://new.theprenatalnutritionlibrary.com/vitamin-b12-cobalamin/) to learn more on best food sources of these two nutrients!! Milk is generally not a great source of iron but if you are not lactose intolerant, cow’s milk is the most nutrient-dense, and cooked spinach is the best for leafy greens when it comes to iron. Some plant-milks are fortified with B12 so if you opt for those, do some label reading!
Hey! Oh, wow, I had not heard of this or seen research on it. Looks like it could be coincidental for some, but may actually cause improvements for others. I think this statement in the article sums it up, “Studies have been published looking at this and it has been written about in fertility books since the ’70s. There is no conclusive help — or fertility doctors would be recommending it for everyone.” So, the evidence is not strong enough for it to be prescribed routinely to those with fertility issues! Very interesting though!!
Hi! Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate so it has to be converted in our bodies to the most active form of folate, the methylated version. So, if we supplement with this version, methylated folate, then we bypass the process folic acid has to go through to turn into methylfolate. This is even more important for those with the MTHFR gene mutation, meaning they cannot process folic acid at all or at a very low rate.
Hey, Lina! Keep in mind, everyone will need a different amount of carbs so some of the lower end of this and some may need more than 175 g/carbs day. Typically, and what the research shows is that most of us should stay under 200 g/carbs per day, but again, there are certain circumstances when some of us could need more, i.e. athletes. If you reallyyyy want to fine tune it, you can get an at-home glucose monitor and see how YOUR body responds to a certain number of carbs! I hope this makes sense!
Hey! This can happen, some supplements recommend not taking them close to bed time for this reason! I think 3 (breakfast), 3 (lunch), 2 (snack) is a good approach.
Hi, congrats, and so happy to hear this!!
Yes, cinnamon in cooking and foods is safe, I just wouldn’t recommend a cinnamon supplement. ( :
And, yes, this bread is fine!
Hey! So, just a reminder I can’t provide individualized guidance here. Small frequent meals (potentially eating every 3 hours) is something I would recommend, ensuring every meal/snack you are eating does have a source of protein (this is crucial for blood sugar balance). If you do feel symptoms of low blood sugar eat a snack that has at least 1 serving of carbs but also something with fat or protein-like an apple with 2 tbsp nut butter, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and orange with nuts. If you are going out, be sure to bring a snack with you, crackers and a string cheese, something like this.
Check out the gestational diabetes note because it does have helpful information on this topic even if you weren’t diagnosed. Reactive hypoglycemia means you are potentially at an increased risk of developing diabetes.
Hey! So, this is definitely an individualized question. I can’t really make a recommendation for you specifically without doing a full nutrition assessment. But, yes, everyone should focus on dietary iron so this is wise to do from the get-go, and testing is the best way to know if a supplement is needed! If you are low, I would supplement.
Hey! All of the oils listed as avoid are best limited on ingredient lists as well. Not because they are unsafe for baby; the recommendations of certain oils are for your health (the omega-6: omega-3 ratio discussed in this note), the oils in the avoid list can make this ratio way out of balance which can be lead to inflammation and poor health outcomes.
Good question! They are different, but you still want to source quality greens and be sure to wash them!!
yes! as long as it is cooked!
I think this is totally fine!
Hey! Yes, most definitely pasteurized and safe!! ( :
Hey! Yes, the caffeine is pretty minimal with just one cup and the other ingredients are mainly spices like cinnamon, allspice, etc. which are used in pretty small amounts like you would use when cooking so they are safe!!
