Being a nursing mama while traveling isn’t easy, but it’s doable! Here are my top tips for maintaining milk supply and pumping while traveling, prepping beforehand and bringing your milk home. Pin it here. At three months old, I took my first work trip away from Baby T. Actually I took two trips within the same …
Nutrition
Canned Foods… Are They All That Bad?
Canned fruits and veggies may get a bad rap, but they have surprising nutrition facts and are a simple way to include more produce in your diet. I just got back from Sacramento, California (my first time!) where I toured a peach orchard, tomato field and each of their canneries. It was so enlightening! I …
Why You Should Be Eating More Soy
Soy is a nutritious choice high in protein, B vitamins and some essential fatty acids. Silk yogurt alternative with soy is great for meals and snacks. Pin it here. I regularly get questions from friends, family or readers about various nutrition topics. Recently I’ve gotten questions about soy and whether or not you should be avoiding …
Raised Real: Whole Foods Meal Delivery for Baby | Product Review
Raised Real is a plant-based meal delivery service for babies using whole foods, and an alternative to jarred baby foods or pouches. If you read this blog post a couple weeks ago, you know we have started on SOLIDS! Eek! Something that has been important to me throughout this process has been to primarily offer …
Introduce Solids to Baby: REAL, Applicable Advice for Safely Introducing Solids
Introduce solids to baby safely with real, applicable guidance. Babies can have solids starting around 6 months old. Offering allergenic foods younger can decrease the risk of developing food allergies later. Baby-led weaning is a popular approach to offering table food. Pin it here. Mom life is hard. Aside from the fact that we’re completely exhausted …
MCT Oil Supplement Review: What is MCT Oil and What Are the Benefits?
MCT oil is a popular supplement for its possible benefits on weight, body composition and sports performance. MCTs are unique, saturated fats. I went to my first CrossFit class last week (which by the way was SO fun!) and I saw a bag of MCT oil powder sitting out. I realized we haven’t talked about …
