Rich in fiber, vitamin C, and plenty of powerful plant nutrients, cranberries are an impressive fruit. But they have one specific nutrient that makes them especially unique – they’re the only fruit known to contain soluble A-type proanthocyanidins (PACs). This particular type …
Menopause is a transition that happens to every woman. But just because it’s normal doesn’t mean it’s easy. There are three stages of menopause:
Perimenopause
This is also referred to as the “menopausal transition.” Length of this stage varies, but perimenopause …
The scene: It’s 6 am. Your alarm clock sings its unwelcome song as you long for just five more minutes, lying in bed “just resting your eyes” and trying your best to avoid drifting back to sleep. You finally get …
From the moment you find out you are pregnant, all you can think about is your new baby, and all you want to do keep him or her healthy and safe. These thoughts and feelings only intensify when your baby …
You follow the mommy bloggers, social media magnets, and video mavens. You listen to your mom, your mother-in-law, your doctor, your neighbor, and your best friend. You know that breastfeeding can keep your baby healthier, help you lose weight, promote …
Eating a healthy, nutrient-rich diet is essential for women at any age. However, as women transition through perimenopause and beyond, nutrient needs change. In part two of this two blog series, we will focus on key nutrients and supplements to …
