Fats and Omega 3’s are essential pregnancy postpartum

By BodyFabulous | April 8, 2015 | Comments Off on Fats and Omega 3’s are essential pregnancy postpartum
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You may have heard that fat should be limited in your diet. However this advice is now outdated and does not match current nutritional research. Your body and your baby’s growing body needs fat soluble vitamins and other nutrients BOTH during and after pregnancy. Breast milk is made up of 55% fat and your body…

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Green Smoothie – gluten free, dairy free, sugar free.

By BodyFabulous | March 24, 2014 | Comments Off on Green 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…

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