Love this question! Okay I have two because one of them is a little gloomy: 1. That a french fry has a comparable amount of toxins as a cigarette, ek. The risks of smoking are way greater than the risk of eating fries, but I found this really interesting (and a little frightening!). 2. Less of a fact but more of a point of view: we should be focusing on muscle gain over fat loss!
Yes!! Love that kroma matcha. I normally use a frother to mix it with hot water then add some steamed milk. I do about 50/50 water and milk. Feel free to use my code MIA15 if you want to try x
Right now I am obsessed with nonfat Icelandic yogurt with peanut butter, blueberries, basil seeds, and thrive’s coconut cereal. I crave it every morning!
I was wondering which clothing brands you shop for your kids. I’m trying to stick with organic or Oeko-Tex-certified options. Do you prioritize the same, and if so, what are some of your go-to brands? Specifically looking for non toxic but stylish jackets, any recommendations?
Hey Leah! Great question. So truth be told I was way more focused on this when my son was born than with the new baby. We have a lot of clothes from Pehr, Roux Kids (love them), Hannah Anderson pajamas, Petit Bateau and other European brands that use better fabrics (I LOVE Smallable--expensive but on sale a lot), but I also do a couple of big Zara hauls ever year. My son destroys his clothes and they have good basics. We do what we can!! When my daughter turned 1 a couple of weeks ago I couldn't help but include her in the Zara run -- they have some really cute stuff. I also recently got my daughter this fleece from Mini Rodini. They use great fabrics and I just buy it big so she can wear for a while: https://www.minirodini.com/us/leopard-fleece-jacket-beige. They have some reallllly cute puffers too.
Thank you! There are some new brands here we haven’t tried yet. We love Smallable too! It’s such a tricky topic to stay on top of, but as you said, we’re all doing our best!
I recently discovered that Patagonia makes kids jackets and vests without PFCs/PFAs. Sharing in case others weren’t aware!
Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us! I have learned so much the last few months! My question is very personal to me but I hope others might be able to benefit from your answer as well — I suspect I have a glucose issue in my body…high fasting glucose and am struggling to lose weight postpartum (3 sweet girls in 3 years!). I have still nursing the twins but I’m not sure if that’s playing a role because otherwise I’m not sure how to reset my blood sugar. I exercise regularly, try to hit 30 grams of protein per meal, drink water, all the typical suggestions I find. Welcome to any and all wisdom! Thank you again for sharing so generously in this space with all of us!
Hey Jena - thank you for sharing! And congrats on your girls -- sisters, how special :). First of all, 3 babies in 3 years is a lot on your body. And nursing twins! Good for you, mama. How old are they? Have you tried wearing a continuous glucose monitor? It could help to let you know where your blood sugar levels are at. If you're having some dysregulation, you will notice a fasting blood sugar over 100 and might see spikes from foods that wouldn't normally cause a big spike (I've even seen people spike from drinking water). Once you know where you are at, you can start making some changes. Intermittent fasting can help, but I wouldn't recommend longer than 13 hours if you're nursing. Exercise is great too. Walking + resistance training. I would also consider looking at your sleep (which I know is an eye roll with young kids) and stress levels, both of which can greatly impact your blood sugar. I hope this helps! Please feel free to respond with any further questions and I'll do my best to answer x
i have two children, ages 3 and 1, and during my second pregnancy, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes based on the 3-hour glucose test. This was unexpected since I didn’t have it with my first, and I was mindful about eating healthfully and staying active with regular walks. After the diagnosis, I worked with a nutritionist recommended by my OB-GYN and monitored my blood sugar 3-4 times daily during the last two months of pregnancy. My levels rarely exceeded the recommended markers, but I’m still concerned about potential long-term effects on my son, particularly his gut microbiome. Do you know if there’s a direct correlation?
My son experienced neonatal and infant acne (now resolved), but he still has patches of eczema that seem triggered by certain foods, heat, or illness. While our pediatrician sees it as minor and something he’ll likely outgrow, I wanted to get a second opinion. I’m breastfeeding and providing him and my daughter with the best foods I can—organic, pasture-raised, grass-fed and finished, regenerative farmed, wild-caught, etc. I also give him a probiotic but would appreciate any additional recommendations. This is new for us, as my daughter had no skin issues.
I’ve read that eczema may be linked to gut health and systemic inflammation, and that certain probiotics might help manage these factors. I’m giving him BioGaia ProTectis Baby Drops (containing Lactobacillus reuteri) and considering the Evivo Baby Probiotic (containing Bifidobacterium infantis EVC001). Many parents reportedly use this combination under pediatric guidance to support digestion, immunity, and potentially improve eczema symptoms. However, our pediatrician mentioned she hasn’t seen literature directly supporting probiotics for eczema but acknowledged it’s often a risk/benefit analysis. Have you encountered any data or insights on this?
I just want to say how much I love that I came across you and your healthy meal plans. They’ve been a total game changer for us and have brought me so much peace of mind.
Hi Leah - Thank you for being here! I so appreciate your questions.
First about the GD: I would not worry if your levels were mostly in range after monitoring. Anyone with a placenta will likely experience higher blood sugar, so if yours was out of the norm it just needs to be monitored a bit more, which you did!
My daughter also had a little baby eczema that she has outgrown. I gave her a probiotic and it resolved -- not sure if it's from the probiotic or just time. I'm not a doctor, but I was comfortable giving both my children probiotics and discussed it with my pediatrician. As an alternative, you can also offer probiotic-rich foods: I used to give my son a little spoonful of sauerkraut juice and give both my kids yogurt. Breastfeeding is also fantastic for gut health.
Happy Thanksgiving! My question - what is the most interesting wellness fact you’ve learned so far this year?
Love this question! Okay I have two because one of them is a little gloomy: 1. That a french fry has a comparable amount of toxins as a cigarette, ek. The risks of smoking are way greater than the risk of eating fries, but I found this really interesting (and a little frightening!). 2. Less of a fact but more of a point of view: we should be focusing on muscle gain over fat loss!
Hello Mia,
I would love to know how you prepare your Kroma Beauty Matcha Latte. Do you make it with almond milk?
Yes!! Love that kroma matcha. I normally use a frother to mix it with hot water then add some steamed milk. I do about 50/50 water and milk. Feel free to use my code MIA15 if you want to try x
I would love to know what you typically eat for breakfast most days of the week.
Right now I am obsessed with nonfat Icelandic yogurt with peanut butter, blueberries, basil seeds, and thrive’s coconut cereal. I crave it every morning!
Jumping on here to say that your turkey soup is off the charts! We both loved it!! So glad to have a new recipe for leftover turkey meals. 😘
Yay! So great after a day of feasting :)
Hey, happy Thanksgiving!
I was wondering which clothing brands you shop for your kids. I’m trying to stick with organic or Oeko-Tex-certified options. Do you prioritize the same, and if so, what are some of your go-to brands? Specifically looking for non toxic but stylish jackets, any recommendations?
Hey Leah! Great question. So truth be told I was way more focused on this when my son was born than with the new baby. We have a lot of clothes from Pehr, Roux Kids (love them), Hannah Anderson pajamas, Petit Bateau and other European brands that use better fabrics (I LOVE Smallable--expensive but on sale a lot), but I also do a couple of big Zara hauls ever year. My son destroys his clothes and they have good basics. We do what we can!! When my daughter turned 1 a couple of weeks ago I couldn't help but include her in the Zara run -- they have some really cute stuff. I also recently got my daughter this fleece from Mini Rodini. They use great fabrics and I just buy it big so she can wear for a while: https://www.minirodini.com/us/leopard-fleece-jacket-beige. They have some reallllly cute puffers too.
Thank you! There are some new brands here we haven’t tried yet. We love Smallable too! It’s such a tricky topic to stay on top of, but as you said, we’re all doing our best!
I recently discovered that Patagonia makes kids jackets and vests without PFCs/PFAs. Sharing in case others weren’t aware!
https://www.patagonia.com/shop/kids-baby/big-kids/jackets-vests/pfc-free
Oh yes! I love the Patagonia jackets. Great call x
Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us! I have learned so much the last few months! My question is very personal to me but I hope others might be able to benefit from your answer as well — I suspect I have a glucose issue in my body…high fasting glucose and am struggling to lose weight postpartum (3 sweet girls in 3 years!). I have still nursing the twins but I’m not sure if that’s playing a role because otherwise I’m not sure how to reset my blood sugar. I exercise regularly, try to hit 30 grams of protein per meal, drink water, all the typical suggestions I find. Welcome to any and all wisdom! Thank you again for sharing so generously in this space with all of us!
Hey Jena - thank you for sharing! And congrats on your girls -- sisters, how special :). First of all, 3 babies in 3 years is a lot on your body. And nursing twins! Good for you, mama. How old are they? Have you tried wearing a continuous glucose monitor? It could help to let you know where your blood sugar levels are at. If you're having some dysregulation, you will notice a fasting blood sugar over 100 and might see spikes from foods that wouldn't normally cause a big spike (I've even seen people spike from drinking water). Once you know where you are at, you can start making some changes. Intermittent fasting can help, but I wouldn't recommend longer than 13 hours if you're nursing. Exercise is great too. Walking + resistance training. I would also consider looking at your sleep (which I know is an eye roll with young kids) and stress levels, both of which can greatly impact your blood sugar. I hope this helps! Please feel free to respond with any further questions and I'll do my best to answer x
I have another question if your accepting more..
i have two children, ages 3 and 1, and during my second pregnancy, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes based on the 3-hour glucose test. This was unexpected since I didn’t have it with my first, and I was mindful about eating healthfully and staying active with regular walks. After the diagnosis, I worked with a nutritionist recommended by my OB-GYN and monitored my blood sugar 3-4 times daily during the last two months of pregnancy. My levels rarely exceeded the recommended markers, but I’m still concerned about potential long-term effects on my son, particularly his gut microbiome. Do you know if there’s a direct correlation?
My son experienced neonatal and infant acne (now resolved), but he still has patches of eczema that seem triggered by certain foods, heat, or illness. While our pediatrician sees it as minor and something he’ll likely outgrow, I wanted to get a second opinion. I’m breastfeeding and providing him and my daughter with the best foods I can—organic, pasture-raised, grass-fed and finished, regenerative farmed, wild-caught, etc. I also give him a probiotic but would appreciate any additional recommendations. This is new for us, as my daughter had no skin issues.
I’ve read that eczema may be linked to gut health and systemic inflammation, and that certain probiotics might help manage these factors. I’m giving him BioGaia ProTectis Baby Drops (containing Lactobacillus reuteri) and considering the Evivo Baby Probiotic (containing Bifidobacterium infantis EVC001). Many parents reportedly use this combination under pediatric guidance to support digestion, immunity, and potentially improve eczema symptoms. However, our pediatrician mentioned she hasn’t seen literature directly supporting probiotics for eczema but acknowledged it’s often a risk/benefit analysis. Have you encountered any data or insights on this?
I just want to say how much I love that I came across you and your healthy meal plans. They’ve been a total game changer for us and have brought me so much peace of mind.
Hi Leah - Thank you for being here! I so appreciate your questions.
First about the GD: I would not worry if your levels were mostly in range after monitoring. Anyone with a placenta will likely experience higher blood sugar, so if yours was out of the norm it just needs to be monitored a bit more, which you did!
My daughter also had a little baby eczema that she has outgrown. I gave her a probiotic and it resolved -- not sure if it's from the probiotic or just time. I'm not a doctor, but I was comfortable giving both my children probiotics and discussed it with my pediatrician. As an alternative, you can also offer probiotic-rich foods: I used to give my son a little spoonful of sauerkraut juice and give both my kids yogurt. Breastfeeding is also fantastic for gut health.
You're doing great, mama - hope this helps!