Before I got pregnant with my fourth baby I gained about 20lbs. I was already overweight to begin with. So now I’m about 40 pounds overweight. What do I do now? Should I try to lose weight?” Don’t try to lose weight without medical supervision while you’re pregnant. A diet that restricts food … [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…]
The Truth About Turmeric
You may have never heard of turmeric, but it’s a root in the ginger family, sold as a powdered spice in stores. It’s what gives curry a bright yellow flavor, and has been used in India for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine and to balance the flavor of dishes. It’s high in iron, one tablespoon has 15% … [Read more…]
Soothing Applesauce
Applesauce shouldn’t just be for kindergarten. It’s full of vitamin C and fiber, you can freeze it in a cup or as a popsicle to hydrate when you can’t keep much food down, and warm applesauce makes a classy grown-up pairing with just about any savory entree. Different apples make sauce with … [Read more…]
Potassium and Pregnancy: the Benefits are Bananas!
Before pregnancy you probably never thought about potassium unless you were sitting in chemistry class. During pregnancy you may hear about it again: this mineral element and electrolyte is vital to all living cells, is necessary for heart and kidney function and helps regulate blood pressure. The … [Read more…]
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