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…]
Purple Passion Smoothie
This smoothie isn’t just delicious and an exciting shade of purple: grapes have been shown to help ease nausea and constipation, cherries are a home remedy for joint pain, and blueberries can help prevent UTIs. 2 cups of blueberries, grapes and pitted cherries 3/4th cup vanilla yogurt 1/4 … [Read more…]
Hydration-Vacation Pregnancy Smoothie
If it’s summertime and your living is queasy, try rehydrating by sipping this quick and easy anti-nausea smoothie. The tropical flavors make it a vacation in a glass. And mango, bananas and coconut water have all been found to help reduce mild nausea for many people, and are rich sources of fiber, … [Read more…]
Super-Sipping Summer Smoothies
A fruit smoothie can be as delicious as a milkshake (okay, almost), but instead of butterfat is rich in fiber, flavor and vitamins. Add in the protein and calcium from yogurt or milk and a smoothie can be nutritious enough to replace a whole meal. That’s particularly handy when your stomach can’t … [Read more…]
Perfect Pregnancy Fruit Salad
If you’re not a fan of vegetables, fruit is the other option to get your daily fill of fiber, vitamins and folic acid. Fruit salad in the fridge means a healthy snack or side dish on hand. Tips: The key to good fruit salad is freshness. In-season fruit will always be more flavorful. Only … [Read more…]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 7
- Next Page »