Alyssa Broadwater RD Blog
Bone Broth for Pregnancy
I love looking back to traditional cultures to see what was consistent about fertility/pregnancy/postpartum nutrition among these cultures all across the world. One of those consistencies is women eating collagen rich cuts of meat and utilizing the...
Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
I love this simple, yummy Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding recipe because it covers many nutrition needs all in one!Chia seeds are a fantastic source of fiber which is needed to keep the gut healthy and inflammation down. Fiber is especially important...
Postpartum Planning
We think about the nursery and getting all of the supplies for the baby but what about getting ready for postpartum yourself as mom? Pregnancy, labor, and delivery are a huge stress which means you’ll have a lot of recovering and healing to do...
Preparing Your Body for Baby
Why is a prospective mother or father’s health so important when preparing to get pregnant? The Child We have some control over the future health of our offspring. While we cannot change the genetics given to our children, we can impact their...
Eating Dates During Pregnancy
It’s not uncommon to hear about eating dates while you’re pregnant, especially as you get later into pregnancy. There’s a theory that dates can help induce labor and make labor easier. We’ll dig into the research and see what the evidence says...
Chocolate Coconut Energy Ball Recipe
How to Choose a Prenatal Vitamin
How to Choose a Prenatal Vitamin
Hormone Testing: Infertility
Most people never think they’ll be the one dealing with infertility but if it happens to you it can be completely overwhelming. Conception doesn’t “just happen” for 1 in 7 couples and 1 in 8 women seek help for infertility. If you’re concerned about conceiving, consider hormone testing for both partners.
Foods That Fight Nausea During Pregnancy
Morning sickness is synonymous with pregnancy (90% of women will experience it to some degree) but anyone that has experienced pregnancy or been around someone who is pregnant knows that this symptom isn’t named well. Nausea during pregnancy can happen anytime and often may not even be associated with the morning at all.
Gummy Snack Recipe Using Gelatin
Gummy snack recipe using gelatin. Healthy prenatal snack.
Collagen for Pregnancy: Everything You Need to Know
Collagen has become a popular supplement over the past several years and claims to offer a ton of health benefits which can be reason for skepticism since most new supplements that make big claims or promises are typically overstated. However collagen may be different, especially in the context of pregnancy.
How to Boost Fertility Naturally Through Your Diet and Beyond
First let me say, you CAN improve your fertility naturally through nutrition and other lifestyle choices. Even if you’re not having fertility troubles and simply want to prepare your body for pregnancy, this is a great place to start. It’s ideal...
Food expiration dates: is the food still edible?
Is food edible past the expiration date? What is the difference between an expiration date, best-by date, use-by date, and a freeze-by date? Food expiration dates are confusing. Product dating is done on a voluntary basis with the exception of...
Brownie Protein Energy Ball Recipe
For a video tutorial, scroll below These no bake chocolate brownie protein energy balls can be a great way to quench your chocolate cravings while still getting some good nutrition. Cocoa powder is high in health-providing polyphenols and essential...
Scarcity Mindset: Why It’s Relevant Now
Photo by Wesley Tingey on Unsplash What is Scarcity Mindset? I talk about scarcity mindset or scarcity mentality quite a bit with clients that have a strong history of dieting and want to get out of that pattern. In dieting it comes up because, by...
Should You Weigh Yourself?
How do you determine if you should weigh yourself or not? Let me start off by reminding you all that nutrition should be individualized and each person will answer this question differently. Many factors go into determining if you should weigh...
Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe
Why should you make this egg roll in a bowl recipe? Egg roll in a bowl recipe: This deconstructed egg roll is an easy, nutrient-dense meal that can be thrown together quickly and is a great way to get lots of vegetables! You get the tasty inside of...
Simple Bibimbap Recipe
Bibimbap is a Korean dish that translates to mixed rice and is typically served with sautéed vegetables, meat (typically beef), sauce, and topped with a fried egg. The sauce is usually composed of gochujang (a red pepper paste), doenjang (a...
No Mayo Tuna Salad Recipe
One thing I stress to many of my clients is having a fall back plan! When plan A and maybe even plan B don’t pan out because life happens, you can still have a healthy and satisfying meal to fall back on. This fall back plan can be many things such...