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Providing nutrition & breastfeeding support/education for pregnant and breastfeeding moms. Aloha Nutrition offers in person and virtual services no matter your location

01/16/2026

Formula *marketing* isn’t supportive—it’s strategically timed and profit-driven. They are using 70% of their budget into digital marketing!!

Postpartum moms are often targeted at their most vulnerable: exhausted, hormonal, still healing, and still learning their baby and their own body.

To be very clear: this is NOT anti-formula.�Families need it. Families choose it.�This is about advertising practices, not feeding choices.

I’m here to support families who want breastfeeding support (like this client), while also pushing back against fear-based ads that many of my clients stumble across during an already fragile season.

My client was going through a rough learning curve as so many of us go through with breastfeeding a newborn.

Breastfeeding has a learning curve. It isn’t always intuitive. Strong, informed support matters.

51+ (and counting) babies have been hospitalized across the country due to a botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart Formula.

There has been a national recall by the FDA but still ByHeart influencers ads are *still* running!!! That should concern all of us.

Many new moms who may not know about this outbreak, may still stumble across these ads.

🚨On Jan 28, moms, birth workers, and healthcare professionals are coming together to call this out and we’re trying to get Meta to take down these ads!

🚨click the link to join the rally and help protect mothers from predatory advertising 🫶

https://form.jotform.com/260051631274145?fbclid=PAVERFWAPXvglleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadOAkkjVV1RoJ8wt-k2z2rtgNhEmhyw_tJHRBs-uElbrpr7UsRJdrJGwMFYtw_aem__UA2HzZoKwImPTYjx6Ti3g

This post isn’t meant to create fear, it’s meant to provide context.In infant health, “common” doesn’t always equal “bio...
01/12/2026

This post isn’t meant to create fear, it’s meant to provide context.

In infant health, “common” doesn’t always equal “biologically normal.” Breastfed infant stooling patterns are one of those areas where nuance matters.

To be honest, I used to say that breastmilk is so efficient that babies may not need to p**p frequently. With deeper education in breastmilk composition, infant gut physiology, biological norms, looking at other mammals, and root-cause care, along with years of my clinical experience, my perspective has shifted.

Hopefully we can get more high quality studies on this topic and not “observational studies”, but for now, clinical patterns and outcomes also make up “evidence-based practice”.

My goal is never to create stress, but to support informed decision-making, honoring biology while caring for parents with compassion.

If you have concerns, you can always monitor and discuss with your pediatrician 🤗
And if you’d like guidance navigating this further, my team of dietitians and lactation consultants would love to help you get to the root cause. We have both a p**p course and 1-1 support. Comment “support” to learn more.

What were you told about infant p**p?

01/11/2026

We know the whole body is connected via fascia (type of connective tissue) and we’ve known that the mouth fascia influences the pelvic floor and many in the birthing world encourage relaxing the mouth and relaxing the facial muscles and making relaxing sounds that’ll help relax the pelvic floor.

I saw an Olympic runner (can’t remember who) say she pulls out her tongue and stretches it before her runs to help relax her pelvic floor and help with her runs.

So me connecting the two…are there any birth workers who encourage literally stretching the tongue out to relax your pelvic floor?

Might be worth trying 😂🤷‍♀️

Are there any doula/midwife/OB that can confirm this 😆
Let me know if this is something you’ve done 🤗

01/09/2026

I say this out of a place of compassion.
You’re not lazy.
You’re not broken.
And this isn’t “just motherhood.”

But here’s the tough love:
Staying stuck is still a choice.
Postpartum low energy, brain fog, overwhelm, and irritability are signals — not personality traits. And hoping they go away on their own isn’t a plan.

I don’t say this to sell you something, although I do hope you join me for my 10 Day Energy Reset 🙃

But I say it because you matter.

Your kids deserve a mom who feels steady.
Your partner deserves a version of you that isn’t running on fumes.
And you deserve support — whether that’s with me or someone else.

If you want a simple, doable starting point, my 10-Day Energy Reset Challenge is $37 and focuses on foundations: blood sugar, minerals, protein, circadian rhythm, sleep, mental health, digestion etc — the things that actually move the needle long term. ▶️Comment “get energy” to sign up.

But even if you don’t join,
Please take action.
Ask for help. Do something about your health and your energy
You don’t have to live like this.
Take action today!

01/08/2026

My take on the new Dietary Guidelines 😅

I love the continued emphasis on more nutrient-dense, whole foods (although this isn’t exactly new).

But… I really don’t love the new food pyramid.

All foods can fit into a balanced diet, and I’m not a fan of ranking foods in a hierarchy. While animal products don’t need to be labeled as “superior” to grains, I do agree we need a stronger emphasis on protein overall—especially compared to grains.

That’s why I actually preferred the previous MyPlate model. It gave a clear visual for portion sizes and showed how to build a balanced plate without demonizing or elevating specific foods.

This pyramid, and the push toward higher-quality animal products—can also be unrealistic for low-income families, people living in food deserts, and those who eat little or no meat

The emphasis should be on protein as a category, not just animal foods, which is something MyPlate did.

That said, one update I do love:
👉🏼 Protein RDA increased from 0.8 g/kg to 1.2–1.6 g/kg 👏🏼👏🏼

I’m fully on board with their focus on metabolic health and balanced blood sugar… I just really dislike the pyramid and this food hierarchy.

Curious—what are your thoughts? Have you seen this update?

01/07/2026

A mom DM’d me and said she was this close to starting antidepressants… and decided to give my 10-Day Energy Challenge a shot first.

And guess what, she ended up feeling so much better that she didn’t need meds after all. 🥹

❗️Important disclaimer: this is not anti-medication. Antidepressants absolutely have a place and can literally be life-saving for many.

But I do wish we talked more about health foundations first—because so often mental health symptoms are connected to things like:
• unstable blood sugar
• mineral depletion (especially magnesium)
• not enough protein

Protein provides amino acids—the literal building blocks for neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. Sometimes the body just needs better support.

I’m SO proud of this mom for listening to her body and being open to nourishment and foundational support first. That’s exactly what this challenge is about.

If you’re wanting:
✨ better energy
✨ improved mood & patience
✨ less overwhelm in motherhood
✨ more stress resilience

I’d love to have you join us. This won’t remove all stress (because… life 😅), but it will help you handle more without feeling like you’re constantly drowning.

The 10-Day Energy Challenge gives you simple, doable daily habits + a supportive group of parents cheering you on every step of the way.

🗓 Last day to sign up is this Friday
❗️We start Monday, Jan 12

Comment “get energy” to join us for just $37 (literally less than takeout 🍔) and let’s get you feeling good again 🙌🏼

Meet Charise, a mom of 7!Felt drained and exhausted. She could sleep 12hrs and still didn’t feel rested.She participated...
01/06/2026

Meet Charise, a mom of 7!

Felt drained and exhausted. She could sleep 12hrs and still didn’t feel rested.

She participated in the 10 Day Energy Challenge last year and in just 10 days, her energy significantly improved! 🙌🏼

She learned the foundations of energy but also had the support from moms all over the world to cheer her on and keep her accountable.

This upcoming Monday January 12, we’re kicking off our next 10 Day Energy Challenge

Here’s how the challenge works:
✨ Before we officially kickstart Jan 12th, you’ll review a list of micro habits that support your energy. This includes nutrition and blood sugar management, movement, minerals, mental health, circadian rhythm, digestion tips plus some others.

✨ You’re going to pick just 1-2 micro habits from that list (feel free to do more but the point is to get consistent with at least 1-2 habits)

✨Then every day for 10 days, you’ll get a simple plan with daily energy-supporting tips delivered right to your inbox.

✨ You’ll also gain access to a private interactive group chat where you can connect with other amazing moms, share your progress, and cheer each other on!

✨ Plus, you’ll get a private call at the end to discuss any lingering symptoms so you can truly feel good! 💥

✨all of this for just $37!!!!!

Comment “get energy” and lets get you thriving 🙌🏼

▶️Note: this is open to everyone including pregnancy, 5 days postpartum or 5+ YEARS post baby.
▶️This is the FOUNDATIONS of your metabolism and energy. This will not address specific health concerns (PCOS, hypothyroidism etc) however everything you learn is the foundations to supporting your body even amidst these health concerns

You in? 🙌🏼

01/05/2026

There’s a ton of gut health talk out there, but one major piece is often missing — and it has a huge impact on your gut health: your circadian rhythm.

Just like your brain, your gut has its own 24-hour clock.
It’s influenced by light and darkness and by food timing.

When this rhythm is off, it can directly affect your digestion, metabolism, and energy.

That’s exactly what we’ll be talking about in next week’s 10-Day Energy Challenge — not just the why behind your biology, but the *how*.

How busy, tired parents can support their gut, metabolism, and energy with realistic daily lifestyle shifts.

You’ll choose just 1–2 micro-habits to stay consistent with, while learning others you can layer in over time — and many people notice big improvements without doing more.

For $37 (less than most “gut-supporting” supplements), you’ll learn how to work with your body instead of against it.

▶️Comment “get energy” to sign up.
Doors close Friday — we start Jan 12.

Did you know your gut has a circadian rhythm?

01/04/2026

I know how exhausting parenting TWO babies can be esp if you have other kids. We’re not gonna sugarcoat it and say it’s easy

BUT there are a few things we can do to support OUR energy and give us the stamina to raise our littles.

BTW follow and .nutrition for more twin content

1️⃣Start the day with breakfast with ideally 20-30g/protein which will keep your energy even keel. By starting with breakfast, you’re “front loading” your day and fueling yourself to take on the day

2️⃣Eat at least every 3-4hrs (early months postpartum you may need to eat every 2-3hrs), but if you’re going longer than 3-4hrs, you’ll notice headaches, or fatigue/energy crash - food is FUEL

3️⃣Incorporate electrolytes/minerals - your body’s spark plugs - they give your cells that spark of energy. I like to take mine early afternoon to prevent that 3pm energy slump and/or mid morning is great too!

If you want to learn more about supporting your energy (even if your babies aren’t sleeping much at night), join .nutrition for a 10 Day Energy Challenge!

This will be 10 days of group support and accountability with chock full of easy to implement strategies for improving your energy.

For just $37 (cheaper than takeout!!) learn the foundations of metabolism aka energy. This not only includes nutrition, but movement, breathwork, mental health, digestion, circadian rhythm support etc = the foundations to overall health.

Comment “get energy” and I’ll send you the link to sign up. Challenge starts on Monday Jan 12 🙌🏼

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My name is Allegra Gast and I’m a registered dietitian/nutritionist and international board certified lactation consultant. I started my private practice, Aloha Nutrition, in Hawaii, but have recently moved to Florida. I provide nutrition & breastfeeding support/education for families either in person to families in the panhandle, or virtually with my HIPAA compliant telehealth platform. No matter where you’re located, I’m here to give you and your family the support you need.

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