by Sustainable Nutrition | Jul 20, 2020 | General, Nutrition in Pregnancy
FOLATE in FERTILITY & PREGNANCY WHAT IS FOLATE? Folate or folic acid is a B group vitamin that is essential for many basic biological processes such as DNA production and cell division. FOLATE in FERTILITY – Folate is one of the many key...
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 | Jun 17, 2020 | General
When it comes to getting pregnant, the attention often falls on women. However, fertility in men is equally as important as women during preconception. In Australia, 1 in 6 couples experience fertility problems. So, what exactly is infertility? Infertility is...
by Sustainable Nutrition | Jun 8, 2020 | General
Meal times with your little one can be so unpredictable. One day you may experience happy tummies and empty plates, the other, a messy food tantrum. You never know which one you’re going to get! If you are reading this while nodding your head or rolling your eyes – we...
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...
