Dr. Erica Nikiforuk

08/04/2022

05/10/2022

More on Nutrition for pregnancy in my recent blog!

It is quite well known that nutrition in pregnancy plays an important role for a baby’s development inside and outside of the womb. But did you know that there is increasing evidence that shows that nutrition before pregnancy, even up to 3 years before conception, could have an impact on the futur...

04/15/2022

2022 list is here!

❕The 2022 Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists are out! The lists aren’t meant to be a what’s hot and what’s not of fruit and vegetables, but they can help you decide where to prioritize buying organic.

These are the foods that made the Clean 15 list, which means they're less susceptible to harmful pesticides, and so it's less important for you to buy them organic 100% of the time. Do any of the foods that made the list surprise you?

You can explore both lists further here. 👉https://www.foodmatters.com/article/your-dirty-dozen-clean-15-lists-are-here-2022

03/25/2022

Sheet Pan Dinners, Skillet Sautés, Soups, Stews, and more!

02/22/2022

My recent review on the importance of specific nutrients during pregnancy

ERICA NIKIFORUK, ND, RAC While it is generally understood that maternal preconception health and nutrition is important, the opportunity to use the perinatal period for programming a child’s future health and disease risk is becoming increasingly evident. While future parents may start to think ab...

02/18/2022

My recent blog on the importance of vitamin D in pregnancy!

Prenatal multivitamins commonly contain between 400 – 1,000 IU of vitamin D, however many individuals may need more, especially through the fall and winter months. Individualized dosages are best determined through testing since genetics, nutrition and sun exposure all influence an individual’s ...

12/19/2021

Prevent PCOS ❤
Polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS), characterized by hormonal imbalance and ovarian dysfunction, often starts during adolescence. Inconsistent diagnostic criteria, variable provider knowledge, and lack of consensus pose specific challenges for the care of women with PCOS. These factors encourage inaccurate diagnosis with both under and overdiagnosis. This unfavorable diagnostic experience exasperates affected women and limits timely opportunities for intervention to minimize associated comorbidities, especially during the transition from pediatric to adult care. Recognition of these issues in the care of adolescents and women with PCOS inspired the development of the International Evidence-Based PCOS Guidelines, which emphasize the prevention, screening, and treatment of PCOS across the reproductive lifespan.