Aspire Higher

Born from a passion for all things food + nutrition. Evolved into sharing my travel expeditions and performance nutrition knowledge! Stick around for fun new places and nutrition facts.

Click a topic above to see what’s new. The most recently published entries will populate at the top of the page! By sharing my experiences, I hope you can learn something new & places you want to visit :) xo

pregnancy + lactation

  • lactation nutrition (part III)

    What is lactation nutrition? Why is it important? Lactation nutrition (aka nutrition while breastfeeding) … I hope to explain generally foods and habits you can do while you feed your newborn for his/her optimal health & development. Full disclosure: I am only a registered dietitian, so in terms of the nuances of breastfeeding, I can…

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  • pregnancy nutrition (part II)

    What happens to your body during pregnancy? These changes are normal, and certain nutrients/behaviors should be adopted or considered to help your body adjust, allowing the baby to grow. (1) Weight gain is normal and should happen at a rate dependent on what your physician recommends. Unfortunately, these recommendations are based on BMI, which is…

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  • pre-pregnancy nutrition (part I)

    Why is pre-pregnancy nutrition important? While arguably pregnancy nutrition is most impactful for the baby’s development, pre-pregnancy nutrition can set up habits and priorities that carry into pregnancy for beneficial effects – for both you and your baby! Too much maternal weight gain during pregnancy is risky, for both the baby and mother. There are…

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