Flavor and Wellness

Pregnancy Nutrition

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A pregnant woman selecting healthy foods, symbolizing the crucial link between pregnancy nutrition and lifelong metabolic health for both mother and child.
Nutrition

What is pregnancy nutrition's impact on post-delivery metabolic health?

Metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and obesity, is now proposed to begin not in adulthood, but in the perinatal period itself.

Ryan Patel·June 8, 2026
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Food

Prenatal Vitamin D May Boost Children's Memory Skills

Children whose mothers took 2800 IU of vitamin D3 daily during pregnancy showed a slight improvement on memory tests at age 10, yet their overall IQ remained unchanged, reports Medscape .

Isabella Cortez·May 31, 2026
A pregnant woman smiling softly, surrounded by a bountiful display of fresh, colorful fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, symbolizing healthy and sustainable eating during pregnancy.
Nutrition

Planetary Health Diet in Pregnancy Linked to Higher Nutrient Intake

A new study reveals that pregnant women adhering to the Planetary Health Diet consume more essential nutrients like folate and iron. However, the diet alone doesn't cover all prenatal needs, emphasizing the continued importance of supplementation.

Ryan Patel·April 7, 2026