Healthy High Protein – Choc Mint Smoothie.

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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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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 However this advice is now outdated and does not match current nutritional research.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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Did somebody say DONUTS ? healthy, grain free, donuts.

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If you have seen my Instagram page you will notice I am slightly obsessed with Brisbane’s infamous –  NODO DONUTS Kate from Nodo kindly sponsored my last Pregnancy Wellness Workshop so all the ladies who attended could enjoy a gluten free, baked – not fried hand made healthy donut from Nodo. These donuts not only…

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4 Tips to balance your hormones during pregnancy postpartum

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I am sure during and after pregnancy you (and your partner) have been fully introduced to your hormones. I know during my pregnancy and post-birth some days I would feel like a cranky 13 year old brat and other days completely euphoric, with crazy massive mood swings. Hello hormotional roller-coaster ! If you have had…

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Easy Custard Tart – grain free, refined sugar free.

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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…

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Pregnancy Obesity Get the Facts !

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A new study which aired on the Australian ABC News found that children and babies born to obese mothers are more likely to be hospitalised in their first years.   21 percent of pregnant mothers are obese & 38 percent continue to be unhealthily overweight 9 months after birth – in Australia. Basically, if a mother…

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Chocolate Caramel Almond Hearts – sugar free, gluten free, dairy free.

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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…

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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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Superfood – Kale. Super Vegetable. Super Versatile.

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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…

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