Hollandaise is a rich and zingy classic French sauce, only in fancy restaurants since it’s impossible to mass-produce decently and making it the old-fashioned way with a double-boiler takes concentration, effort and some skill. But if you have a microwave and three ingredients, you can whip up … [Read more…]
Sweet Slow-Roasted Cauliflower
Loaded with vitamin C, B6 (proven to fight nausea!), magnesium, protein, calcium and iron, there’s really no healthier pregnancy food than cauliflower. It can cause gas in some people, though, which pregnancy can make even worse. If this is a problem for you, try taking an enzyme-based supplement … [Read more…]
Bump-Worthy Broccoli Salad
Broccoli is a pregnancy superfood, packed with potassium, vitamins A and C and fiber and antioxidants to keep you healthy. Traditional broccoli salad can get unhealthily high in fat if you slater on the bacon and use high-fat cheese, but you can make it better for you if you cook the bacon to crisp … [Read more…]
Easy-No-Queasy Pregnancy Popsicles
These pops are easy on the stomach, with yogurt contributing calcium and probiotics and the fruit and juice both healthy sources of fiber, folate and vitamins. Plus they’re an easy and fast snack for a queasy stomach, or a a lump for a baby to play with (just extremely sticky!). Making them … [Read more…]
Healthy Zesty Slaw
Crisp and bursting with texture and flavor, full of fiber and vitamins! This slaw goes well with fish tacos or filets or served as a side dish by itself. 2 cups finely sliced purple cabbage 2 cups finely sliced green cabbage 2 cups shredded carrots 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley … [Read more…]