Forté Recipes: Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Forte Recipes: Cottage Cheese Pancakes

If you are looking for a high protein pancake recipe, this one is for you. Each serving provides a total of 32g of protein. Especially if you are pregnant, this recipe is packed full of nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy. These have a slightly different taste and texture than traditional pancakes, but they are […]

What are the main problem areas for joint pain?

Surgeon with nurse assessing joint pain after surgery for a patient

There are hundreds of joints in the human body—some of which we notice more than others like the hips, knees, and lower back. Any place in the body where two bones meet, you’ll find a joint holding them together. The reason they’re so important is they give us the freedom to move in different directions, walk, […]

How will my 2nd pregnancy be different from my first?

pregnant women laying on the grass

There’s good news. The good news is that everything about pregnancy won’t come as a complete surprise. You’ll know about the aches and pains, the swollen ankles, what to wear (and what not to wear), basics about breastfeeding, and of course how to care for a newborn. However, every pregnancy is different. So although you’re well […]

Forté Recipes: Breakfast Burrito

Forté Recipes: Breakfast Burrito with avocados and salsa

Although I call these breakfast burritos, this meal really is for any meal of the day. This a breakfast-for-dinner favorite at our house. It is one of my family’s favorites because it is delicious; it is one of my favorites because it is so fast and easy. Breakfast Burrito: 2 eggs, scrambled 1 whole wheat tortilla […]

What do I need to know about the 4th trimester?

Women cradling her baby in bed

The 4th trimester is the unofficial time from the moment your baby is born until they’re about 3 months old. It’s a period when you experience your baby’s rapid development. Their senses become refined, they learn the smell and touch of their parents, and they start to interact with their environment. By the end of those 3-4 months, […]

Fish oil supplementation during pregnancy and lactation

Fish Oil Supplementation During Pregnancy & Lactation

DHA and EPA are omega-3 fatty acids that are essential for health and development during pregnancy. This is true for both mother and baby. Our bodies are not able to make these fatty acids so we have to obtain it through our diet1. The major dietary source of DHA/EPA is seafood, which is restricted to […]

3 reasons you need nutritional support after surgery

women having a Post-Op consultation with her doctor

Surgery, no matter how minor, is a major undertaking for your body. By its very nature, surgery is a traumatic experience for the body. This is true both on a macro level (the immediate effect on the surgical site) and on a micro level (the effects on a cellular level). There are many reasons that your body needs extra […]