Nutrition
Recipes and Tips for Post Pregnancy Nutrition
Yay, your beautiful bundle of joy has finally arrived, congratulations and well done to you! There’s so much to do and learn with a newborn that often feeding and yourself effectively postpartum is often the last thing on your mind. It’s so important though, to nourish and nurture yourself as well as your baby. To help…
Read MoreChocolate Caramel Almond Hearts – sugar free, gluten free, dairy free.
At my Free Pregnancy Fitness Seminar on Friday evening, we all munched on these delicious Chocolate Caramel Almond Hearts. An easy recipe that is high in healthy fats and natural protein and is sugar free. Recipe Healthy Choc Caramel Almond Hearts Ingredients : 1 cup of dry roasted almonds 1 tbsp cacao powder Generous pinch…
Read MoreGreen Smoothie – gluten free, dairy free, sugar free.
Pregnancy nutrition can be challenging, especially in the first trimester. One way to help keep morning sickness at bay (or help manage it) is to eat food rich in vitamin B6 and potassium. Avocados happen to be rich in both, with a 1 cup portion meeting 20% of the daily value for each. You’ll also…
Read MoreCacao Fudge- gluten free, sugar free, dairy free.
Many off the shelf protein bars are filled with sugar alcohols and artificial additives. That is why I like to make my own. Here’s my favourite Cacao Protein Fudge – made with a secret ingredient called L-Glutamine. The benefits of L-Glutamine. L-Glutamine is an amino acid which is found naturally in beans, meats, fish, poultry, dairy products, and…
Read MoreSuperfood – Kale. Super Vegetable. Super Versatile.
Kale is a superfood. Yes it is a super vegetable…its not just one of these new “trendy” health fads. It is my favourite vegetable as it is SO VERSATILE you can use it in salads, smoothies, stir fries and I even add it as a “hidden veggie” in my bolognaise sauce (which is on high…
Read MoreBliss ball snowballs a perfect pregnancy snack !
Bliss balls are a wonderful snack, if you are pregnant. They help curb cravings plus are great to keep in your bag when you are out and about and a bit stuck for suitable pregnancy food. This bliss ball recipe is also great as an after school or toddler snack. They are vegan, dairy free,…
Read MoreChocolate Zucchini Muffins – gluten free, dairy free.
Craving chocolate during your pregnancy or breastfeeding days ? These chocolate zucchini muffins are delicious (they are part of our online pregnancy and postpartum membership Nutrition Plan endorsed by a Prenatal Nutritionist) so you can rest assured they are great for both you and your baby. And as for the zucchini you (or your toddler)…
Read MoreRaw Lime ‘Cheesecake’.
I had an abundance of limes at home and was craving something semi sweet but tart ! So with inspiration from Quirky Cooking is together with my limited ingredients (….yep impossible to grocery shop in school holidays with 3 kids) this is what I created. Best of all is gluten free, dairy free, paleo and…
Read MoreFudgy Chocolate Banana Muffins.
Most Fridays or Sunday’s I make some lunch box / after school snacks for my kids for the following week. I try to chose options that are “taste like treats” but have a much greater nutritional value than something straight out of a packet. These Fudgy Choc Banana Muffins are not only great for the…
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