Category Archives: pregnancy Nutrition

Pica is the name for unusual food cravings (Latin – pica = magpie, a bird known for its unusual appetites). The condition is the basis for jokes about the yearning for odd combinations of foods, such as pickles and ice … Continue reading →

Excessive Vitamin Intake The recommended dose of 60 mg of vitamin C in pregnancy is much lower than many people take today. Many people commonly take hundreds of milligrams of vitamin C to ward off colds and other infections. Excessive … Continue reading →