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Nutrition

Support your well-being and make healthful choices with Motherly’s family nutrition guide, filled with science-backed guidance and recipes.

pregnant woman eating a green salad - mediterranean diet for fertility

Eating a Mediterranean diet could increase your chances of becoming pregnant, studies show

Is there a fertility diet? The Mediterranean pattern may come close.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023
kids on halloween eating candy - the common halloween candy mistakes that parents make

No need to hide the Halloween candy—here’s what to do instead

Here's how to avoid the common Halloween candy mistakes many parents make.

Updated Oct. 04, 2023
pregnant womans belly with a breakfast bowl in front of it - best foods for pregnancy

A nutritionist’s guide to the best foods for pregnancy, from the early days to the third trimester

There's a lot of advice out there on what you *can't* eat during pregnancy. Here's what you can eat.

Updated Mar. 20, 2023
mom cooking in the kitchen for her child to help kids have a healthy relationship with food

7 ways to help your kids form a healthy relationship with food

As an eating disorders therapist and mom, I'm teaching my son there are no "bad" foods.

Updated Jun. 11, 2024
woman shopping for groceries after update from fda new definition of healthy

The FDA’s new definition of ‘healthy’ could make grocery shopping easier

The goal of the new proposal is to make nutrition labels easier to navigate for busy shoppers.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
little boy eating brain food

9 types of foods to fuel brain development from a pediatric dietitian

From iron to Omega-3 fatty acids, here's what nutrient-rich foods your child can eat to help support their developing brain.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
girl eating mood boosting foods

Can food influence your child’s mood? Yes, says a pediatric dietitian

She shares tips on how to work those good-mood foods into your weekly meal plan.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
Mom drinking coffee holding baby - is coffee good for you

2 major studies show drinking coffee *is* good for you

Go ahead and pour yourself that second cup, mama.

Updated Sep. 27, 2024
toddler eating strawberry at home with father - healthy food for picky eaters

8 brain-developing foods even your pickiest eater will love

No more food fights with these yummy options.

Updated Jan. 03, 2023
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It’s Science: Taking a vitamin C supplement may put you in the mood

One study shows vitamin C may increase the frequency of a certain type of sexual activity.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
vegetarian kids: mother and daughter cooking in kitchen

A new study shows vegetarian diets are healthy for most kids

Results from a study of nearly 9,000 kids shows that kids who follow vegetarian diets have similar growth to those who eat meat, but proper planning is important.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
woman drinking coffee at a cafe with laptop

Your morning coffee could be making your anxiety worse

Not to be the bearer of bad news, but… here are other energy boosters to try.

Updated Aug. 23, 2022
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8 ways to maintain mindful eating during the busy holiday season

Keep healthy habits going, even when you're overwhelmed.

Updated Dec. 07, 2021
baby eating a spoonful of purees

Toxic heavy metals are *still* present in baby food: What you need to know

A new congressional report exposes the inaction of certain baby food companies.

Updated Apr. 13, 2022
woman holding a cup of coffee

Even a little coffee during pregnancy can impact your baby’s birth weight, says study

Here's what moms need to know about the latest research on caffeine, moms and babies.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022
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