Ask Holly: Coconut Water During Pregnancy?

Hi Holly-

I have been seeing coconut water in lots of stores lately and wanted to ask you- is it safe to drink during pregnancy? If so, what are the benefits of drinking coconut water? Thanks.

Jessica S.

Athens, GA

Hi Jessica,

Thanks for your question. It’s one I’m asked often. Yes, it is safe to drink coconut water during pregnancy, and there are many benefits. Here are the top 3, in my opinion:

It treats morning sickness by keeping you hydrated- coconut water is full of electrolytes and better than any “sports drink” on the market.
It regulates your digestive system- it’s no secret, pregnancy slows everything way down, and coconut water will keep things moving!
It contains lauric acid- helpful for baby’s developing brain.

Look for the brands in the aseptic tetrapaks, and drink up!

Prevention

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Products, Recommendations

Sprout Organic Baby Food

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Has your baby tried Sprout Organic Baby Food? If not, he should. This might very well be the best tasting baby food on the market. (Yes, I try them all personally to taste what baby is eating!) My son, who never really likes any commercially prepared baby food, loves Sprout. This is the only kind he will actually finish a whole serving of, then ask for more.

Sprout comes in many exciting flavor combinations created by celebrity chef Tyler Florence. Our favorites are: Peach Rice Pudding, Pasta with Lentil Bolognese, Roasted Pears & Apricots, and Baked Sweet Potatoes & White Bean.

Baby loves Sprout, it’s made of a variety of healthy foods, and it’s 100% organic! What more could you ask for?

Products, Recommendations

Best Baby DVDs

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I used to think I wouldn’t let my child watch any TV before the age of 2…then I actually had a child. Of course we all know that babies need more interaction than to be plopped down in front of the television, but there are times when turning on a video is just what everyone in the family needs.

I HIGHLY recommend Classical Baby 3-Pack – Music, Art & Dance.

My son loves Classical Baby: The Art Show so much, that on a recent visit to The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC he recognized this painting by Mary Cassatt and was THRILLED.

Little did I know when I bought those DVDs that it would help my baby appreciate The Met!

Nutrition

Best Foods to Eat to Lose Weight

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Want to lose weight? Make these 12 foods a regular part of your diet, and you will!

Chicken
Beans
Fish
Eggs
Avocado
Olive Oil
Wine*
Soup
Grapefruit
Apples
Fiber

*Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston found that participants who drank one or two glasses of wine per day gained fewer pounds than women who drank soft drinks or mineral water. On average, over the 12-year study, women who didn’t drink gained eight pounds while those who did gained about three and a half pounds.