by Sustainable Nutrition | Jun 30, 2020 | Nutrition in Pregnancy
What is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a type of diabetes that is usually diagnosed between 24 to 28 weeks of pregnancy. Having GDM means that your blood glucose levels (or blood sugar levels) during pregnancy are higher than normal. So...
by Sustainable Nutrition | May 25, 2020 | General, Nutrition in Pregnancy
THE THYROID GLAND Your thyroid gland is located near the front of your throat, and is responsible for secreting thyroid hormones. There are 2 types of thyroid hormones – thyroxine (T4) and tri-iodothyronine (T3). Both T4 and T3 hormones are made from iodine and...
by Sustainable Nutrition | May 5, 2020 | Nutrition in Pregnancy
WHAT IS PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition that affects 12-18% of women of reproductive age. Both men and women produce hormones; androgen (the male hormone) and estrogen (the female hormone). Although androgen (including testosterone) is...
by Sustainable Nutrition | Apr 29, 2020 | Nutrition in Pregnancy
WHAT IS VITAMIN D? Vitamin D is an important nutrient that your skin produces naturally in response to sunlight and through certain foods. It plays an essential role in calcium and phosphorus metabolism, bone growth and mineralization. In simpler terms, Vitamin D...
by Sustainable Nutrition | Sep 14, 2019 | Nutrition in Pregnancy
Male sperm health is a factor that often falls under the radar when you’re talking about baby making, but it shouldn’t be overlooked. After all, the sperm make up 50% of the DNA required to actually produce a baby. Similar to all things to do with the human...
by Sustainable Nutrition | Sep 14, 2019 | Nutrition in Pregnancy
Did you know that requirements are at their highest during pregnancy? Iron is just one member of the pregnancy nutrient dream team, but nonetheless a very valuable member. If you’re wondering why on earth iron is so important, and during pregnancy in particular, then...
