RDN, LD, CLT
Priyanka is the founder of Ginger Spice Health, Minnesota, US, through which she provides nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy for prediabetes, cardiovascular health, food sensitivities and inflammation, and chronic and auto-immune diseases. Previously, she worked as a nutrition consultant in an outpatient clinic in Minneapolis for more than ten years.
An advocate of plant-based nutrition, Priyanka believes in utilizing food as medicine and emphasizes a balanced lifestyle and positive behavior changes. She is the current Diversity Liaison for the Indians in Nutrition and Dietetics- Member Interest Group, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This position helps her promote cultural awareness of Indian culture and learn about other cultures and ethnicities.
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Making turkey part of your diet during pregnancy has never been easier and it can provide you with an adequate amount of protein which is sometimes a struggle. Even though turkey is rich in nutrients, knowing the right way to eat it is important to reap its health benefits safely. Pregnant women are more prone…
Yogurt is one of the most delicious probiotics that you can safely add to your pregnancy diet. Consuming fresh and fermented yogurt during pregnancy can make for a healthy and filling snack. This dairy product can provide you with your daily recommended values of nutrients, ensuring your good health and the baby’s healthy growth. Regular…
When you’re pregnant, what you eat may directly influence fetal growth and development. Therefore, your doctor may suggest you eat some nutrition-rich foods more while completely avoiding other foods. However, some foods are tricky; for example, eating liver during pregnancy may have both beneficial and negative impacts on the fetal development. Although the liver is…