What to eat when you’re pregnant is a topic of major consideration for most mothers-to-be. With so many different diets, fads, and old wives’ tales flying around, it can be difficult to know what to do. This can place a lot of pressure on mothers who simply want to ensure that their child is as healthy as possible. Here, we are going to look at some of the major dietary requirements that form the foundation of a healthy pregnancy diet.
Weight Management, Weight Loss, Tips
Losing weight does not have to involve an extreme overhaul of every element of your current lifestyle. In fact, making gradual and manageable changes has been found to be much more effective for sustaining weight loss in the long run. Try out these five easy swaps to get you started on your weight loss journey!
Hydration, Water
For optimal health, you should aim to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day (around 1.5 to 2 litres), however sometimes it can be tricky to hit this goal. Our Dietitian Hollie Corrigan is here to provide some helpful tips for how to boost hydration and get an optimal level of water intake day to day.
Tips, Diet, Healthy Eating, Ramadan
Ramadan is a holy time for Muslims around the world during which fasting from sunrise to sunset is a requirement for most (but not all) Muslims. In this blog post, Spectrum Health dietitian, Michaela Carrick, discusses the common challenges with, and solutions for, eating nutritiously during Ramadan.
Obesity, Weight Management, weight loss, Dietitian, Diet
Whilst the health risks of obesity sound scary, losing weight by adapting a healthier diet and lifestyle can greatly reduce these risks. If your BMI or waist circumference is outside of the recommended ranges, here are 5 tips for you to consider to help you manage your weight.
