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Hey! Argh : ( it happens! Have you tried mixing them into other dishes? Like stir fries or casseroles or even making some form of pancake or waffle with eggs? If you can eat fish and meat that covers the nutrients eggs provide. Plants are unfortunately not a good source of choline.
Hey! They can all fit into your diet during pregnancy and a combination of all of these is actually recommended. Brown and wild rice are going to have more protein and fiber so I’d say choose those more often. ( :
Hey! So sorry for your losses. I am glad to hear that you found out about the MTHFR mutation, it is so much more common than we think! I can’t provide individualized guidance, but I can say you definitely want to be taking a prenatal with L-methylfolate like Seeking Health, Full Circle, Needed, or Thorne. You really shouldn’t need an additional folate supplement on top of these…
Hey! Yep, 1-2 cups per day is fine! I think typically Arnold palmer is made with just a plain black tea? But I could be wrong there.
Hey! Very exciting! There really isn’t any strong evidence that any specific foods will increase the likelihood of the implantation sticking, unfortunately. You may have heard the pineapple thing, again, no strong data to support this at all. I know easier said than done but trying to keep stress low and focus on overall good nutrition is important. Plenty of healthy fats, fish, eggs, fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds!
Hey! I haven’t seen any data on this as it relates to pregnancy. I know there are benefits outside of pregnancy. Will have to do a bit of digging and get back to this one! There may not be any data out there… :/
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Hey! So, just a reminder I can’t provide individualized guidance here, I can only offer guidance based on the standard guidelines I’ve outlined in the prenatal vitamin note here. Based on those guidelines, Dr. Brighten and Zahler have things missing. And while I trust Dr. Brighten her product isn’t third-party tested. I’ve previously reviewed Zahler here as well! Zahler stacks up better than Brighten but again, I’m not sure if they are third-party tested…
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Hey! Cabbage is a great choice for pregnancy, it is considered a cruciferous veggie like kale and cauliflower. Main nutrients are vitamin K1, vitamin C, and folate. Lots of antioxidants and small amount of many other nutrients.
Hey! Again, I cannot provide individualized guidance and I wouldn’t recommend doubling up on any of the prenatal vitamins. Thorne and pure encapsulation are similar but PC does have choline, but no active vitamin A, and less vitamin D, neither have vitamin K2. Pure encapsulation is a good, quality brand. ( :
Hey! Congrats!! I am not familiar with Canadian specific products, but you can post some links here and I can review them to let you know what option I think would be best, also, the note on protein powders here reviews what to look for which is really great guidelines to follow. ( :
Hey! Yes, the tannins in coffee and tea can both interfere with nutrient absorption so it’s not the actual caffeine that is causing the interference (we discuss this more in some of the notes here on beverages and tea). It’s best to drink it 1-2 hours between meals, so either 1-2 hours before breakfast or 1-2 hrs after breakfast! It’s not blocking nutrient absorption entirely, although I don’t think we have the science on exactly the percentage I am sure there is “speculation”.
Hey! I don’t think the complete protein aspect is super important. Did you check out the protein powder note (https://new.theprenatalnutritionlibrary.com/protein-powders/)? We also have a note on medicinal mushrooms like lions mane, chaga, etc. I don’t think having powder mushrooms is a big risk, however, we do have very limited data on the matter.
Hey! I’m not sure if it is an app but cronometer is one of the best for micronutrients, in my opinion. I think my fitness pal might have some micronutrients, too.
Hey! Most honey in the grocery store is pasteurized, unless it explicitly states “raw honey”, it is pasteurized. ( :
Hey Sydney! I typically don’t recommend green powders during pregnancy (or before really). You will benefit more from eating greens and vegetables and save money. You’ll see a few other discussions here on this topic that’ll be beneficial to read through. Just use the forum search feature (top right corner of the forum box) and type green powders, there should be several other discussions that come up.
Hey! The risk is definitely less since you personally are in control of the entire growing, washing, and preparing process from start to finish.
Hey! The AIP diet is an elimination diet so I definitely don’t recommend it long-term or in pregnancy. It may be useful pre-pregnancy, but again, I would do it with a knowledgeable clinician versus attempting to follow on your own/track symptoms/labs/etc.
Hi Marisa! We are working on updating the iodine note which will be available next month. Iodine is a key nutrient in thyroid health, therefore, adequate intake is very important if you have thyroid complications. Iodine needs increase by 50% during pregnancy and most people are under consuming this in pregnancy. It really is going to be an individualized question on whether or not you specifically should be supplementing. Most prenatal vitamins don’t even meet the needs during pregnancy so it is unlikely you’d be overdoing it, although I cannot say this for sure without doing an assessment (looking at your intake and supplement routine, blood work, etc.).
Hey there! As I’m sure you’ve seen, I can’t provide individualized guidance here, but only review based on standard guidelines I review in the prenatal vitamin note. The cons of this prenatal are no vitamin K2, limited iodine, no active form of vitamin A, the amount of iron can also be a pro or a con depending on the individual; it does contain choline but not a significant amount. Could be a pro and con that it contains DHA/EPA since it doesn’t contain a substantial amount of DHA, again, this may be okay for you but I don’t know your needs. ( :