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Halve Your Cake Nutrition and Wellness

A private nutrition practice providing individualized counseling by a Registered Dietitian (RD) helping you make peace with food and nourish your body.

Your Nutrition Specialist. Offering personalized nutrition counseling specializing pregnancy and postpartum women's health from an Intuitive Eating base.

07/18/2022

Gestational diabetes mellitus, aka gestational diabetes or GDM, is a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy.

Generally your body secretes insulin, a hormone, which controls the amount of glucose in your blood.

However, in pregnancy the metabolic adaptations that occur can make insulin less effective.

In addition, the placenta is now secreting its own hormones, also contributing to insulin resistance and higher blood glucose levels (aka elevated blood sugar).

All pregnant women experience a degree of this.

With gestational diabetes however, blood sugar has risen to levels that we correlate with potential pregnancy complications, if left untreated.

Gestational diabetes affects between 2% and 10% of women who are pregnant in the United States each year.

So no, it wasn’t the ice cream and it wasn’t all of the carbs you ate in your first trimester that caused it!

Your blood glucose is influenced by many different factors during pregnancy and so there are many different strategies that play a role in blood sugar management.

If you have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes and need some support, let us know!

Visit the link in our bio for GDM resources and info on nutrition coaching. Or send a DM.

You’ve got this, mama!

07/13/2022

**SAVE THIS POST!**

Here are 4 super simple tips to help you manage gestational diabetes.

Need more help?

Visit the links in our bio for info on nutrition coaching and download our pregnancy nutrition freebies including gestational diabetes resources.

07/12/2022

Snacking is a fantastic opportunity to get in loads of extra nutrients to support you and your growing baby.

Here are some nourishing and delicious bedtime snack ideas!

These are perfect for all pregnant mamas, especially those with gestational diabetes because they will help balance and support your blood sugar all night long!

One smart tip when having a bedtime snack is...

Include some protein and/or fat into your snack just like these examples.

What is your go-to favorite bedtime snack!?

07/07/2022

Let's talk about my favorite snack of the day - the bedtime snack!

Eating bedtime snacks for Gestational Diabetes might seem counterintuitive when the goal is to lower and stabilize blood sugar levels.

Including a snack at bedtime may just be the strategy that helps with stable blood sugar levels, especially in the morning.

If you have experienced high fasting blood sugar levels in the morning, try adding a balanced snack that contains some protein to your evening routine.

When choosing a bedtime snack–there are a few things to remember:
🍓 choose a snack that is substantial enough to keep you satisfied
🍓 include some protein and/or fat in your snack
🍓 it is OK to eat a carbohydrate-containing snack

Read more about this on the blog - find the link in our bio!

07/05/2022

WE LOVE SNACKS!!!

Grab this BRAND NEW RESOURCE [link in bio] with all of our favorite bedtime snacks for gestational diabetes!

Which is your favorite?

04/29/2022

Diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes?

Stuck on what to eat for breakfast? We got you covered 🙌 Grab our favorite breakfast ideas to keep you and your blood sugar happy. 🎉. Link in bio

04/15/2022

Great reminder for any holiday. Eat the candy!!

04/12/2022

This week is Black Maternal Health Week Now, in it's 5th year of this incredibly valuable campaign, it is important that we all learn from those doing the work to change the systems, to raise awareness, and provide more community education that saves Black birthing people's lives. Be sure to check the orgs below for events they have scheduled. Don't forget to make a donation while you're at it.

From "The campaign and activities for Black Maternal Health Week serve to amplify the voices of Black Mamas and center the values and traditions of the reproductive and birth justice movements. Activities during BMHW are rooted in human rights, reproductive justice, and birth justice frameworks."

Folks to start following, if you're not already: The Bloom Collective MOMCares Sisters in Loss SisterSong Southern Birth Justice Network The White Dress Project: We CAN Wear White
GirlTrek: Healthy Black Women and Girls
National Birth Equity Collaborative

There are so many more to add, add yours below.

04/07/2022

A diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes can create panic and shame around your food choices and body.

Pause and take a deep breath.

It is not your fault. 💕

8-10% of all pregnant women develop GDM.

April 12 at 6pm
Come and learn about
👉 what is GDM
👉 what to expect with a diagnosis
👉 how to build your support group, and
👉 nutrition tips!

✨ Sign up link -- https://halveyourcake.ck.page/07580d6e28

Zoom link will be emailed day of the event. Replay is available 24 hours later.

04/06/2022

Drumroll 🥁🎆

Meet Nicole! Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor specializing in Gestational Diabetes.

With 12 years experience Nicole brings her expertise and compassion to new Mama's diagnosed with GDM as well as those wanting to begin their Intuitive Eating work.

Set up your discovery call today, link in bio.

03/30/2022

Talking with Functional Wellness, LLC on IG about ALL things Postpartum Nutrition on Friday at noon. Watch it live or check out the replay.
Drop your questions below 👇

11/24/2021

Hi 👋Kathleen here 💕⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I am an anti-diet Registered Dietitian whose goal is to beat down diet culture, and empower women through pregnancy and postpartum.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I hope you are enjoying this kickstart to the holiday season. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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With Intuitive Eating part of what I focus on with clients is SATISFACTION of food and meals. Too often we follow different food rules and are not listening to what we actually like!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Here are my unapologetic opinions on Thanksgiving.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✨Stuffing is superior to mashed potatoes.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✨If you put fruit in your stuffing, we can't be friends.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✨Pecan pie is the best.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✨Cranberry sauce should come from a can.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✨Leftover pie is the obvious breakfast of choice the following morning.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✨Ham (or anything besides turkey) does not belong at your table.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What are YOUR favorites on Thanksgiving? Drop them in the comments. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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11/23/2021

Water 💦turned GROSS during my first trimester 🤢⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I couldn't do it. And of course this can actually worsen fun first trimester issues of nausea and constipation.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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My fall back favorites were True Lemon 🍋 packets available in the grocery store, Pineapple Coconut Water 🍍🥥, Iced Herbal Tea, and sparkling lemonade. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What is your favorite pregnancy drink 🥤? Drop it below in the comments! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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11/20/2021

How do you handle morning sickness? Or perhaps a better term is all day sickness 🤣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I suffered from evening sickness during my second pregnancy. I felt fine all day, until 3:30 on the dot. Then it hit.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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How do you practice kindness and compassion for your body and needs when you feel so awful?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Here are SIX non-diet tips on how to approach nutrition while managing nausea + vomiting ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1. Eat what sounds good and more on. If you can find something appetizing, eat it and then move on with your day. Don't stress or feel guilty.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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2. Prioritize eating ENOUGH. The most important part of eating is that you eat enough to nourish your body and your growing baby. Your body needs energy in the form of calories. You can think about getting some protein, fat and carbohydrate every day, but set your sights on simply eating ENOUGH.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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3. Don't let your stomach get too empty. Morning sickness got its name because it can often be the worst first thing in the AM (when you've gone the longest without eating). But it can last all day for some people, and often gets worse if you let your stomach get empty. Try to snack consistently, never going too long without eating.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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4. Make adjustments to routines. You may need to slide meal times up or back, add in snacks, try out new foods, or generally experiment to find what works. Allow for lots of flexibility. Keep a variety of foods on hand so you always have options!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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5. Utilize supplements. Talk with your healthcare team about using ginger and B6 supplements to help combat nausea. Also, remember to take a prenatal vitamin every day. This is your insurance policy for nutrients.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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6. Know when to call a provider. These are some signs of dehydration to look out for - dizziness, unable to urinate, racing heart.

11/19/2021

What is Intuitive Eating? 🍽
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→ journey of self discovery and connection to the needs of mind and body
→ foster body appreciation
→ creating peace with foods
→ weight neutral model of approaching health
→ validated by over 90 studies
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What is NOT Intuitive Eating
❌ not a diet or food plan
❌ not the same for each person
❌ eating whatever you want all the time
❌ non diet way of controlling your body
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My journey to Intuitive Eating was slow. As a Registered Dietitian I learned NOTHING about IE. I was taught in a typical diet/weight centric model of care. It was through my own journey and my own education that I learned of IE and everything started to click. And the science backs it up!!
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Intuitive Eating is a personal and different journey for everyone. There is no formal start and finish. You never finish IE. You never master it. Intuitive Eating is the process of connecting mind and body. This changes throughout life. This changes as your circumstances change.
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Pregnancy 🤰can change the journey of IE, and each pregnancy might look different.
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Download your copy of Intuitive Eating during Pregnancy in the bio and learn more! 💕
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11/15/2021

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Pregnant bodies create an amazing amount of new fluid in the body; just the increased blood and the amniotic sac contribute to almost 70 ounces of fluid.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💧Aiding digestion⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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11/11/2021

Let's talk prenatals 💊. WHY? Because these are your insurance policy to make sure that baby and YOU are getting adequate nutrients.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Not all prenatal vitamins are created equal. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Did you know basic recommendations for some nutrients during pregnancy is based on research performed on men? 🤦‍♀️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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→ Do they include active forms B vitamins and folate for better absorption?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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→ What is your iron status? Discuss with your prenatal provider to decide if you need a prenatal vitamin that includes iron or if you may want to take a separate iron supplement.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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→ Does it contain adequate Vitamin D? This is used for bone formation in baby.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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→ Are you having more severe morning sickness? You might benefit from breaking up the dosage. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So what are my top 3 I generally recommend to clients?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✧ Theralogix Theranatal Complete⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✧ Thorne Prenatal⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✧ FullWell⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Want more support? Head over to our FREE FB group - Pregnancy Food Freedom, Intuitive Eating for Two ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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