The Best Foods for Breastfeeding Mothers
Guest PostBy Ali Macy, Director of Marketing & WAG CoachWorking Against Gravity August is National Breastfeeding Month and in celebration and support, we’re sharing some of the best foods you can eat when breastfeeding to support your growing little one and your healing body. Before we dive in, we want to remind you—yes you, mama—that […]
8 Things to Look for in a Prenatal Vitamin
Guest PostBy Ali Macy, Director of Marketing & WAG CoachWorking Against Gravity Congratulations mama! If you’re growing a tiny human, you’ve probably wondered what makes a “good” prenatal vitamin. What should you look for in your prenatal vitamin, and are there ingredients to avoid? Today, we’re giving you a quick overview of how to pick […]
Should I Track Macros During Pregnancy? Tips From a Mom Nutrition Coach
Guest PostBy Ali Macy, Director of Marketing & WAG CoachWorking Against Gravity More than almost any other time in life, pregnancy offers the unique opportunity to listen to your body, cultivate trust with your hunger cues, and tune into what feels right for you. Pregnancy also requires a lot of your body, and the foods […]
5 Sneaky Ways to Eat More Protein During Pregnancy If Meat Makes You Feel Sick
Guest PostBy Ali Macy, Director of Marketing & WAG CoachWorking Against Gravity Meat is one of the most common food aversions during pregnancy. Unfortunately, meat is also one of the best protein sources—and protein is an essential nutrient for growing a healthy baby. The five tips below will help you eat more protein if you […]
3 Pregnancy Nutrition Tips for the CrossFit Open
Guest PostBy Ali Macy, Director of Marketing & WAG CoachWorking Against Gravity Nutrition choices play an integral role in workout performance and recovery during pregnancy. If you’re planning on competing in the CrossFit Open (even if it looks a bit different than usual!), there are a few specific tips to keep in mind to ensure […]
High-Protein Breakfast Ideas for Pregnancy
A high-protein breakfast helps you start your day with balanced blood sugar and increases the likelihood of making healthy nutrition choices all day long.
7 Pregnancy-Safe Mocktails to Try This Season
A lot of things change when you’re expecting a little one, but enjoying a festive holiday drink with loved ones doesn’t have to be one of them. We scoured the internet to bring you seven delicious, pregnancy-safe mocktails that are as festive as they are refreshing. From mock mimosas to moscow mule mimics, these mocktails […]
Postpartum Foods for Breastfeeding and Recovery
Guest PostBy Ali Macy, Director of Marketing & WAG CoachWorking Against Gravity Breastfeeding has immune, digestive, cognitive, and metabolic benefits for both you and your baby—it also places a myriad of nutritional demands on your body, and postpartum foods for breastfeeding and recovery can help you meet those demands [1]. The American Academy of Pediatrics, […]
Pregnancy Superfoods: A Nutrient Guide for Expecting Mothers
Guest PostBy Ali Macy, Director of Marketing & WAG CoachWorking Against Gravity Nutrition is always important for facilitating optimal health. But, when you’re 3D printing a tiny human, the foods you put in your body are even more impactful. Pregnancy superfoods help provide essential vitamins and minerals for the mother and the developing baby, directly […]
3 Pillars of Pregnancy Nutrition
If you’re pregnant, congratulations! If you’re entering pregnancy with questions and concerns about what to eat, what not to eat, how much to eat and the like, you’re not alone! Just know that you just being here means you’re already doing a great job, Mama! The goal for pregnancy nutrition is to balance getting enough […]
