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Pregnancy Update
April 15th, 2016 in Nutrition,Pregnancy,Uncategorized
Well hellooo there! I’m currently sitting here at 40weeks+5days, feeling little Baby Matthew stretch and kick in my belly looking for some additional room. I keep trying to tell him that there’s plenty of room outside my stomach but he just doesn’t seem to understand. Labour will begin when both he and I are ready,… Read More
High Protein Rainbow Quiche!
January 8th, 2016 in Motivation,Nutrition,PCOS,Pregnancy,Recipes,Uncategorized
Happy New Year! Have you resolved to eat healthier this new year? Recipes like this tasty quiche are a great way to get a high protein, veggie packed meal! Its almond based gluten free crust, combined with the eggs, give it a protein punch. And the rainbow of veggies will have your body humming with sweet… Read More
The First 4 and a Half Months…
November 14th, 2015 in Nutrition,Pregnancy,Uncategorized
Welcome back! Thank you for sharing this journey with me 🙂 Here’s a little run-down of how my pregnancy has been going so far, I’m sure many of you mommies-to-be can relate to these stories! Peeing on Sticks Finding out you are pregnant is a bit of a process through a fertility clinic. They want… Read More
BIG NEWS! I’m Expecting!
November 12th, 2015 in Nutrition,PCOS,Pregnancy,Uncategorized
Yeeehaaaw! I’m pregnant! Let the adventure begin!! The Bump: 18 Weeks I’m VERY pleased to announce that Derek and I are expecting! Baby Matthew will arrive early April 2016, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! I’m currently 4 and a half months pregnant, technically 19 weeks as of tomorrow, so almost half way there!… Read More
My Favourite Cheap Pregnancy Superfood Meal
October 18th, 2015 in Local Food,Nutrition,Pregnancy,Recipes,Superfoods,Uncategorized
It’s the time of year when I start to crave soups, stews and casseroles like crazy. Their ability to warm the kitchen, fill the house with a delicious scent, and also fill my belly with some life-affirming substance is what makes these meals perfect for cool Fall days. I recently went back to an… Read More
Anti-Nausea Cookies
October 1st, 2015 in Nutrition,Pregnancy,Recipes,Uncategorized
As any pregnant woman will tell you, nausea is a constant battle during the first, and sometimes, into the second trimester. There are numerous theories as to why women become nauseous, but ultimately we don’t know the reason why. It could be the extra HCG hormone circling in your body, it could be that your… Read More
Gas and Bloating during Pregnancy
September 11th, 2015 in Nutrition,Pregnancy,Uncategorized
Bloating and gas are annoying on the best of days. That overfull, clothes won’t fit feeling can easily derail an otherwise great day. During pregnancy, bloating is very common as the muscles of your digestion system relax along with all your other abdominal muscles. You may find that foods which occasionally gave you issues in… Read More
Eating for Two, No Big Macs Required!
July 14th, 2015 in Nutrition,Pregnancy,Recipes,Superfoods,Uncategorized
Eating for Two: 250 – 300 calorie snacks Did you know that it takes about 70,000 calories to grow a baby? That’s a lot of energy! And that’s why it’s so important to ensure that you’re getting enough calories while pregnant. But it can be tricky when you’re nauseous, or your stomach is being… Read More
Chocolate Cherry Granola
July 7th, 2015 in Nutrition,Pregnancy,Recipes,Superfoods,Uncategorized
My dear husband Derek and I both have a terrible sweet tooth ( sweet teeth?? ; ). He will polish off a family size bag of sour patches without blinking an eye, and please God keep me away from a bag of gluten free lemon wafers from Glutino. It’s something that we both struggle with… Read More
My Absolute Favourite Chicken Curry Recipe!
June 23rd, 2015 in Nutrition,Pregnancy,Recipes,Uncategorized
Back in the day, I used to work as a waitress in an Indian food restaurant. It was one of the best times of my life because I was going to nutrition school, working with my friends at the restaurant, and eating amazing Indian food at least twice per week. I still have a bunch… Read More