Pregnancy – The Baby Steps Dietitian

21 Festive Holiday Mocktails

By Diana K. Rice Dec 18, 2017

Looking for a pregnancy-friendly holiday drink? I’ve got you covered! I’ve been pregnant over the holiday season twice now. And I have to say, it’s a real bummer when everyone else is enjoying festive holiday drinks and you’re staying sober! So although I’m baby belly-free this year, I rounded up…

Fertility Foods Cookbook Review + Berry Crumble

By Diana K. Rice Oct 31, 2017

How does nutrition intersect with fertility? Today I am SO happy to be sharing a review of a book that is very near and dear to me, not only because the topic is perfectly aligned with what I write about here on TBSD, but because I know the two women behind…

Protein-Packed Fruit Smoothie

Breast and Bottle Feeding Postpartum Health Pregnancy

By Diana K. Rice Oct 06, 2017

Oh protein. Protein consumption is truly trendy these days. Every protein powder and beef jerky brand would really love for you to think that there’s no way for you to get enough protein without relying on their products. I spent several years on staff with the Meatless Monday campaign and…

Buttered Pasta with Veggies

Pregnancy Recipes Toddler Feeding

By Diana K. Rice Jul 03, 2017

Have I mentioned that I’m super pregnant? Like, literally having a baby any day now pregnant (my due date was yesterday…) And in addition to finally getting to meet my new baby, one thing about not being pregnant anymore that I’m really looking forward to is my heartburn letting up.…

Watermelon Mint Mocktail {Low-Sugar, Low-Acid}

Pregnancy Recipes

By Diana K. Rice May 20, 2017

Since this month’s Recipe Redux theme is cocktails and mocktails, you know I’ve gotta make a mocktail for all you pregnant mamas out there! (Including myself!) Showers and celebrations with friends abound this time of year. Show us your healthy, colorful drink concoctions for festivities like bridal showers and graduation…

Expect the Best: Review and Giveaway!

Pregnancy

By Diana K. Rice May 15, 2017

In my experience, first time pregnant mamas are information sponges. There’s this life-changing THING that’s about to happen and it’s so unlike anything we’ve experienced so far in life, we just need ALL THE INFORMATION, all at once. I have one friend who read over 100 books on pregnancy and…

Freezer-Ready Meatloaf

Postpartum Health Pregnancy Recipes

By Diana K. Rice Apr 21, 2017

When I first heard that this month’s Recipe ReDux theme was about reducing food waste, of course my first thought was, “Hmm, now what can I make with all the scraps of food my toddler doesn’t eat…?” Food my kid is served but doesn’t eat is by far the biggest source…

Spiced Grape Mocktail

Pregnancy Recipes

By Diana K. Rice Feb 27, 2017

By posting this recipe, I am entering my recipe into the Taste the Mighty Concord Welch’s Recipe Contest, a sponsored recipe contest in which I am eligible to win prizes. I was not compensated for my time. My drink of choice is red wine. So the first time I was…

How to Eat Sardines

Preconception Pregnancy Recipes

By Diana K. Rice Jan 23, 2017

Sardines. Isn’t your mouth watering already? Kidding. Personally, I love to eat fish but I’m always a little weirded out by the actual fish part of the equation! So back before baby #1 when I learned that sardines were a great preconception and pregnancy food due to their high omega-3…

Easy Egg Drop Soup

Preconception Pregnancy Recipes Starting Solids

By Diana K. Rice Jan 18, 2017

How and when should you introduce eggs to your baby? With the recent talk about peanut allergies and new guidelines from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to introduce peanuts to infants sooner rather than later, I’m also thinking about other common allergens like eggs. The NIH has only published updated…

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