Posts Tagged ‘pregnancy food’
The benefits of sourdough bread – pregnancy postpartum
Authentic sourdough bread has amazing health benefits. Many people avoid bread and often for good reasons, as today most supermarket breads are highly processed and packed with artificial additives. Traditional sourdough however is made by one of the most traditional forms of grain fermentation – dating back to ancient Egypt and has numerous health benefits.…
Read MoreQuinoa Egg and Veggie Salad – pregnancy postpartum meal
This nutrient dense quinoa egg and veggie salad an easy pregnancy postpartum nutritious meal. It is relatively simple to make and is fabulous the next day to take for lunch especially if you are pregnant ! Recipe for Nutrient dense Pregnancy Postpartum Quinoa Salad Ingredients : 1 C quinoa 2 C water 2 tsp olive…
Read MoreEggs are a Pregnancy Postpartum SUPERFOOD
Eggs are fabulous superfood for both during and after pregnancy. They are a convenient source of protein and also packed with essential vitamins and minerals that are commonly lacking in many women’s pregnancy and postpartum diet. Forget cholesterol concerns and learn about Choline in eggs Choline is found in egg yolks and has the same…
Read MoreWhat is healthy pregnancy weight gain ?
Are you concerned about pregnancy weight gain and how many calories you should be eating during and after pregnancy ? As a Pregnancy and Post Natal Exercise Coach I am often asked the following questions ….“How much weight should I gain during pregnancy ?”, “What should my calorie intake be now that I am pregnant ?”…
Read MoreFestive Bliss Balls – Recipe
This bliss ball recipe is an easy NO BACK fun festive treat for all the family. My favourite homemade chia cacao protein bliss balls are simple dipped in white chocolate then topped with an organic sugar-free cranberry and our home grown mint leaves. Ingredients 110 grams raw almonds 110 grams pitted dates 45 grams coconut…
Read MoreFoods to avoid during pregnancy and why?
There are some foods you should not eat when you’re pregnant because they might make you unwell or harm your baby. Make sure you know the important facts about which foods you should avoid due to the risk of listeria and toxoplasmosis. If in doubt, the best foods to eat are freshly cooked or freshly…
Read MoreHealthy Iced Coffee – protein boosted.
I am not a huge coffee drinker however during pregnancy I craved iced coffee ! Especially when the heat hit Brisbane in January/February. During pregnancy your daily protein requirements increase by 15% . So I have created a healthy version of iced coffee that is protein boosted …plus can be made caffeine free if required. This…
Read MoreCreamy Chicken & Cauliflower Soup – gluten free, grain free, dairy free.
You might have seen on my instagram page that I made a massive batch of Creamy Cauliflower & Chicken soup with my homemade chicken bone broth or stock. This soup is a wonderful meal for during and after pregnancy as it is packed with essential nutrients for both you and your growing baby. Make up a…
Read MoreHealthy High Protein – Choc Mint Smoothie.
It was such a warm autumn day in Brisbane today so I made this delicious high protein smoothie for Miss 3 and I. Her favourite thing at the moment is Choc Mint ! So we just had to have a Choc Mint Smoothie. Chia Seeds in a smoothie This choc mint smoothie is really thick…
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