As oxymoronic as it sounds, there are actually good fats—the unsaturated kind that help fight the very diseases that consuming excess fat was said to cause.
Category: Pregnancy Nutrition,
How to ensure you get your Calcium when you don’t eat dairy.
Dairy is the richest source of calcium, however by switching to alternative sources during a vegan pregnancy you can ensure you still get the right amount
Which plant based milks have the best nutritional value?
Remember the days when the only milk you had to choose from was skimmed, semi skimmed or full fat and a bloated, gurgling stomach and regular trips to the toilet were just part of the norm?
Well, thankfully those days are long gone my friend.
How can I power up on plant protein during pregnancy?
How can we power up on plant protein during pregnancy? The building blocks for our body’s cells and that of our baby is Protein and […]
Morning Sickness – is there anything we can do to combat it?
Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy are very common during the first half of pregnancy and the prevalence of nausea can even reach up to 90%
What are the most important and needed nutrients in pregnancy and why?
When we decide to have a baby it’s a huge decision and our nutritional status from before we conceive right through our pregnancy and beyond will impact on our health and well-being as well as that of our baby
High Folate Foods for Pregnancy
Folic acid, also known as folate or Vitamin B9 is a group of B Vitamins that is crucial during pregnancy. The need for folic acid is not only important during pregnancy but should also be taken in the months leading up to conception if you are actively trying to conceive.
Digestive Boosting Granola
My body is in desperate need of a digestive overhaul. A few weeks back I picked up the sickness bug that engulfed our house for […]