Getting Enough Protein in Pregnancy as a Vegan
As a most-of-the-time vegetarian/vegan and full-time pregnant lady, I am so tired of hearing about protein. I’m dragging my feet writing about it. It seems like so much of my energy is consumed by counting protein grams every bloody moment of every bloody day. And I don’t like counting anything that I put into my [...]
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Vegan Eating During Pregnancy
My preference for veganism has always provided me with some challenges. Now that it’s not just my body, but my baby’s, too, the challenges have revved up. I love vegan food. While I will now eat a bite of meat occasionally, or indulge in some cheese here or there, meat and dairy products don’t sit [...]
Pregnancy Nutrition: Healthy Eating for Two
There are so many rules for eating while you’re pregnant. No soft cheese. No fish high in mercury. No undercooked meat. You’ve probably read the list again and again in an effort to keep your unborn baby from harm. And remember when you found out you were pregnant and thought, “Oh good, now I can eat whatever I want for the first time in my life!?” I do. But as it turns out, this is the one time in your life when it pays to eat even healthier than you did before you got pregnant.
Well, what exactly are you supposed to eat and not eat while you’re pregnant? I have done the research and eaten my way through two pregnancies, so hopefully you find this information helpful. Of course, you should discuss nutrition with your prenatal care provider, especially if you have a medical condition that requires special attention to your diet. [...]
