Real Food for Pregnancy – Interview with Lily Nichols

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The thought of food during pregnancy can sometimes be overwhelming due to nausea, tiredness and an influx of advice and options. Discover what is the best food to nourish you during pregnancy and beyond with real evidence based nutrition solutions, to ensure optimal fetal development and fabulous healthy body for you ! The book, Real Food For…

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Foods to avoid during pregnancy and why?

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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…

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Paleo pregnancy – Natelle Primal Mamma

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Natelle & her boys Can you eat Paleo Style during pregnancy ? You might have seen Natalle pop up in your Instagram feed as @PrimalMamma. Natalle recently became a Mum to her 3rd gorgeous boy. She caught my eye on Instagram as throughout her 3rd pregnancy she nourished herself and her family with delicious healthy…

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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 However this advice is now outdated and does not match current nutritional research.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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1 pan meal : Brussel Sprouts with Bacon, Cauliflower & Lamb – gluten free

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I am all for an easy and nutritious meal that can be made in 1 pan. This is one of my favourites :  Brussel Sprouts with Bacon, Cauliflower and Lamb cutlets. Yep I said brussel sprouts and… YES my kids loved it, I am sure this recipe will change your perception of this little under-rated vegetable too …

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Labour-aid. A drink perfect for labour and birth

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I tell all my pregnancy and post natal clients that labour is going to be the biggest work-out of your life ! So it is important you are fit, strong and prepared. Just like any work-out you need to ensure you are properly hydrated, this  labour-aid drink is fantastic natural drink for sipping on between contractions.…

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Avocado Chocolate Mousse – vegan, gluten free.

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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…

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