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Parenting – It Looks Different for Everyone

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I’ve partnered with the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) to bring you this blog post. Read on to learn more about a new resource that was just launched to help women navigate  IBD and pregnancy . I think all of us moms can agree that motherhood (especially new motherhood) can be one of the craziest rollercoaster rides that we’ll ever experience. While it’s a time of pure joy as you bring your little one into this world and watch him/her turn into their own tiny human, it can also be a period of uncertainty, fear, and sooooo much self-doubt. And I’ll be the first to admit that I didn’t have a clue what I was doing and it took a while to realize that, you know what? I wasn’t supposed to. In talking with my Grammie about raising her own seven (!!) children, I realized that child-rearing was much simpler back then. As long as your kids were fed, bathed, and loved, you were a good mother. Now, however, new moms are hit with perfect and unrealistic images of motherhood, esp

Can I Eat Fruit On a Keto Diet?

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Question: “Can I eat fruit on a ketogenic diet?” Answer: “Sure, if you want!” I’m kidding, of course. I know why people ask this question. It’s because in the keto world fruit is a confusing, often contentious topic. You’ll sometimes see keto folks draw a hard line in the sand, saying that all fruits, or sometimes specific fruits, are “not allowed” on a ketogenic diet. I’ve written before about why I feel it’s inappropriate to label foods as “keto” or “not keto.” People need to consider their own goals, health, activity level, and food preferences when formulating their eating strategies. Nevertheless, it’s true that it can be hard to figure out how to incorporate fruit into your keto diet. On the one hand, it’s “real” food: unprocessed, “whole,” and full of vitamins, minerals, fiber , and phytonutrients. It’s also Primal/paleo approved in moderation. On the other hand, the carbs in a typical serving of fruit can amount to a considerable chunk out of one’s daily carb allotment, e

10 and 2 Qs: How to decide if you should fast, drink bulletproof coffee, go keto, or do any other diet or lifestyle protocol

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One of the most common questions I get is: “Should I try XYZ health diet or protocol?” And while, yes, most of the time, the dietary intervention in question can be a great tool, that doesn’t mean it’s going to transform you into a glowing vision of health. In this video I share my advice to people when deciding whether or not that given dietary intervention is right for them: from The Paleo Diet http://bit.ly/2GdXfJ6

Meal Planning 3.0

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As a post-baby followup to my meal planning posts , I wanted to write a little about what I’ve been doing to keep the fresh food flowing. Here are some of the ways we’re getting our food on the table. Prepping Lots of Veggies I’ve gotten back into the prep day a bit after realizing how lovely it is to have cooked veggies in the fridge during the winter when I’m craving less salad. I’ve been making a massaged kale salad with lacinato kale (my new fav) and roasting up a few sheet pans of veggies and sweet potatoes to pair with Plenty dishes (see below) or have on the side of a sandwich or salad for lunch. Favorite: roasted bell peppers! Using The Instant Pot For Staples I’m also trying to get some use out of the Instant Pot and making either egg salad, hard-boiled eggs, baked sweet potatoes or mac and cheese once a week. This doesn’t always happen on a prep day, but when I do make it, it lasts a while. I also always make 2-serving smoothies these days and have one for breakfast