Posts Tagged ‘pregnancy food’
Fats and Omega 3’s are essential pregnancy postpartum
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 However this advice is now outdated and does not match current nutritional research.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…
Read MoreEasy Custard Tart – grain free, refined sugar free.
My hubby’s favourite dessert is custard tart. So I have been playing about with a more nutritious recipe. This one is awesome – as you don’t need to be a pastry whizz. There is no need for rolling out pastry, so put that rolling pin away. This grain free custard tart is quick, easy and very…
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 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 MoreAvocado Chocolate Mousse – vegan, gluten free.
Now…. don’t freak out, yes this chocolate mousse has avocado in it ! Trust me if I didn’t tell you, you wouldn’t even notice. Even better give it to the kids and they will think it is the best treat ever. It is so simple and delicious plus is a fantastic alternative if you are…
Read MoreTriple chocolate cheesecake – vegan, gluten free, dairyfree, paleo.
How good does this cheesecake look ? My multi-talented friend Terri Hanlon is a fabulous photographer plus…..brilliant cook and food stylist. This is her TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE. It is free of gluten, grains, soy, peanuts, dairy, eggs is also low sugar, vegan and paleo….and OH YEAH still tastes amazing…just like cheesecake ! Prep-time: about 10 minutes…
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