If you dread that time of the month, try increasing your intake of omega-3 as well as thiamine, calcium and magnesium to reduce the discomfort associated with period cramps. Fish oil helps reduce period pain and duration.
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The Role of Seafood in Reducing Preeclampsia Risk
Omega-3 fat is an essential fat that plays important roles in promoting your health and wellbeing throughout life. During pregnancy, this polyunsaturated fat looks after the health of not only the mother but also the unborn child, by reducing the risk of preeclampsia.
The Link Between the Gut and Women’s Health
There is an intricate connection between gut and vaginal health. Your lifestyle choices, particularly your diet, heavily impact your gut microbiome health. For a healthy gut and vagina, ensure that you feed your gut microbiome with foods containing prebiotic fibre to keep both organs in optimal health.
Vitamin A and D Reduces Risk of Uterine Fibroids
Vitamins A and D can reduce the development of uterine fibroids. These two fat-soluble vitamins play vital roles in the body, such as eye health and optimal immune system function. Include seafood two to three times each week you can help your body to meet its needs for vitamins A and D.
The Importance of Calcium in Pregnancy
Consuming enough calcium plays an important role in promoting health and wellbeing through all stages of life, but is especially important during pregnancy.
4 Key Foods to Promote Optimal Health After Menopause
Health After Menopause. It is normal for your body to change and part of the joy of life is learning to adapt to meet these changes.
8 easy ways to keep your hormones on your side
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Hormones are vital to your health. They change at different stages of your life for example from puberty to adulthood as well as in response to external influences like stress. Hormones are also vital for your body to function optimally like maintaining a healthy weight and […]
Seafood during pregnancy and postpartum
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist The importance of seafood during pregnancy and adequate omega-3 fat during pregnancy cannot be underestimated. Omega 3 fat plays a vital role in the development of the eyes, brain, and neurological pathways of your child. In addition to this role, a 2020 study showed that women […]
Fish during pregnancy – Debunking the common myth
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist You are not alone if you feel uneasy about eating fish during pregnancy. The good news is fish and seafood are still on the menu during your pregnancy! Seafood contains many important nutrients like iron, protein and omega-3 fatty acids which support the health and growth […]
