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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
Fish During Pregnancy: The Good, The Bad, and The Delicious
April 9th, 2015 in Nutrition,Pregnancy,Recipes,Uncategorized
Are you confused about which fish you should and shouldn’t eat while pregnant? It can be a scary thought that eating the wrong type of fish can expose your unborn child to dangerous levels of mercury which can affect their development in the womb and throughout their childhood. It may be tempting to avoid fish… Read More
I’ve Been Cooking Eggs All Wrong!
February 26th, 2015 in Nutrition,Recipes,Uncategorized
I totally didn’t know I’ve been cooking eggs incorrectly for 34 years!! But America’s Test Kitchen has saved me! I recently watched a video on how to cook the perfect boiled egg and I tried it this morning. It worked perfectly! Here’s how it’s done: Bring 1/2″ of water to a fast boil. Place in your eggs… Read More
Blueberry Cacao Maca Smoothie
February 18th, 2015 in Recipes,Superfoods,Uncategorized
As promised, here is the recipe for the morning smoothie featuring cacao and maca! This shake is full of: * Anti-oxidants for cancer prevention (blueberries, cacao) * Omega 3’s for your heart and brain (flax seed oil) * Calcium (almond milk) * Magnesium (cacao) *Maca for hormonal balancing post-breastfeeding – omit if pregnant or breastfeeding… Read More