Nutritious and Easy to Store Foods with Seed & Sprout

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To make shopping, mama life and preparing for your new addition easier here is a list for you of HEALTHY STORABLE FOODS that you can take to the grocery store, create a shopping list from or if you are nesting prior to you baby’s arrival why not stock up and re-organise your pantry ! In…

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Bone Broth for Immunity and Gut Health during pregnancy and postpartum

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I am all about nutrient dense recipes that are quick and easy. Here is a snack, dinner or lunch recipe that will also boost your immunity and gut health during pregnancy and postpartum Bone broth with hard boiled eggs and zucchini  (1 serve as per recipe) This recipe was created by Georgia Marrion our prenatal nutritionist…

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Mezze- an easy pregnancy postpartum meal & snack

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Choosing and easy and nutritious pregnancy and postpartum meal or snack can be hard. Tiredness, nausea or simply being over preparing food for every other human in the house can often leave you wondering “What can I eat ? or What should I eat ?” The Choose Your Own Adventure Mezze Plate Is a fabulous…

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Should you eat for TWO during pregnancy ? As featured in Aaptiv

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I was recently interviewed by Aaptiv about the common question …. should you eat for two (or even three) during pregnancy ? It’s a question that is often easily misconstrued if you, or your family and friends are not really sure about how pregnancy should impact your eating habits. You can read the full Aaptiv article…

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25 Pregnancy & Postpartum Nutritious Snacks

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Nutritious snacks are a secret super power that I want to share with you. As most women are not eating enough (read why here) or if they are, it is not the most nutritious choices. As a busy Mama of 3 I know how hard it is both during pregnancy and postpartum to stay well nourished. Especially…

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Healthy Granola – pregnancy postpartum

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This delicious home-made granola is healthy and packed with essential nutrients and healthy fats for wellness during pregnancy and postpartum. You can eat it for breakfast, as a snack ….or I am a big fan of yummy breakfast items for dessert ! Homemade healthy granola recipe Ingredients : 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup shredded coconut…

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Quinoa Egg and Veggie Salad – pregnancy postpartum meal

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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…

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Eggs are a Pregnancy Postpartum SUPERFOOD

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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…

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What is healthy pregnancy weight gain ?

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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 ?”…

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