This is a recipe that takes a healthy spin on your traditional French toast. Instead of butter and syrup as a topping, you use a creamy sauce made from yogurt, jam, and orange zest. Feel free to change up the yogurt and jam flavors so you can make it exactly how you want it to […]
We love stir-fry at our house! My favorite thing about this recipe is you can really toss in whatever veggies you have on hand. You can customize it exactly how you like it. This is especially helpful during pregnancy when you have certain cravings or aversions. Some of my favorite veggies for stir-fry include bell […]
These muffins are a perfect comfort food on a cold fall or winter day. I make a batch of these and eat them a couple of times during the week. They also freeze well so if you have leftovers, you can pop them in the freezer in a Ziploc freezer bag. However, my son and […]
Dealing with nausea during pregnancy is no easy task. After all, the exact cause of nausea or morning sickness has not been defined. For many women, nausea does not just present itself in the morning but throughout the entire day. The term morning sickness can be deceiving. Some theories suggest that it is caused by […]
Everyone knows that calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth. But did you know that low calcium levels during pregnancy are associated with preterm delivery and preeclampsia? Studies have found that calcium supplementation decreases reduction of preeclampsia by 45%! That is huge. Preeclampsia affects about 11% of first-time pregnancies and 5% of all pregnancies. It is one […]
If you are looking for a high protein pancake recipe, this one is for you. Each serving provides a total of 32g of protein. Especially if you are pregnant, this recipe is packed full of nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy. These have a slightly different taste and texture than traditional pancakes, but they are […]
I love this meal because it is fast, easy, and super flavorful. This is a lunch go-to for me—especially when I have grown tired of sandwiches and soup. I recommend making a batch of “staple” foods once a week so you always have them on hand for quick meals. For me, this includes quinoa, brown rice, […]
There’s good news. The good news is that everything about pregnancy won’t come as a complete surprise. You’ll know about the aches and pains, the swollen ankles, what to wear (and what not to wear), basics about breastfeeding, and of course how to care for a newborn. However, every pregnancy is different. So although you’re well […]
Although I call these breakfast burritos, this meal really is for any meal of the day. This a breakfast-for-dinner favorite at our house. It is one of my family’s favorites because it is delicious; it is one of my favorites because it is so fast and easy. Breakfast Burrito: 2 eggs, scrambled 1 whole wheat tortilla […]
The 4th trimester is the unofficial time from the moment your baby is born until they’re about 3 months old. It’s a period when you experience your baby’s rapid development. Their senses become refined, they learn the smell and touch of their parents, and they start to interact with their environment. By the end of those 3-4 months, […]
This recipe is a family favorite! It doesn’t take long to prep and make this meal. Also, my 3-year old loves to help put the kabobs together. He helps with the peppers, onions, and pineapple—the raw chicken is my job. I love it because it gets him involved in cooking and invested in the meal. […]
DHA and EPA are omega-3 fatty acids that are essential for health and development during pregnancy. This is true for both mother and baby. Our bodies are not able to make these fatty acids so we have to obtain it through our diet1. The major dietary source of DHA/EPA is seafood, which is restricted to […]
