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Probiotics in Pregnancy

Probiotics are living microorganisms, essentially good bacteria and yeasts that are helpful for maintaining balance in your digestive system and immune system. Our bodies are full of bacteria, both good and bad, and probiotics are similar to the good bacteria found in the human gut. We are born with

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Chicken and Vegetable Curry with Basmati Rice

Gabriel Gaté - Recipe for Diabetes. ( Gluten/ Lactose Free ) Ingredients. 1 brown onion chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 piece ginger ( 2cm piece ) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 2 tablespoons curry powder 8 skinless chicken pieces on the

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Date and Banana Flapjacks

Wanting to include dates in your pregnancy diet? Why not try these delicious Date and Banana Flapjacks. Prep time 10 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 35 mins These soft baked flapjacks are sweetened with dates and banana, and packed with wholesome oats, buckwheat and quinoa, making them the

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The Date Fruit – A Nutritious Powerhouse

The Date – A Nutritious Powerhouse. The date fruit comes from the date palm, a tree found in the Middle East and also native to North Africa. It is believed that dates originated in Mesopotamia (now Iraq) around 3,500 BC. Dates come in a wide variety, and all are unique in flavour, size and

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Gestational Diabetes

Gestational Diabetes (GD) is a common complication of pregnancy, occurring in about 10% of pregnant women. Whilst there are risk factors, such as having a family history of diabetes, having GD in a previous pregnancy, being overweight, being over 30 years of age, having polycystic ovarian syndrome,

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Umeboshi & Ginger Tea

Umeboshi plum is a pickled plum related to the apricot that is a specific Japanese remedy for nausea and digestive complaints. The alkaline properties of umeboshi plum neutralise body acids, aid in digestion and purify and cleanse the blood. This recipe uses umeboshi plums to make a tea that is

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Anti-Inflammatory Fruit Salad

Many delicious fruits can aid in the relief of inflammatory conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This tasty fruit salad is packed full of bromelain, carotenoids, vitamins and enzymes with anti-inflammatory properties and immune system benefits. Ingredients 1 pineapple

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Immunity Root Juice

Why not try this yummy “Root Juice” to help boost your immunity in pregnancy.  This juice will help increase energy, strengthen bones, help clear skin, balances metabolism and reduce inflammation and swelling. . Ingredients • 3-4 celery ribs with leaves • ½ beetroot with leaves • 2 large

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Lactation Bites

Lactation bites are an excellent source of essential nutrients for breastfeeding. These tasty bites are a great "on-the-go" snack and the "no bake" recipe is very easy and quick to make. Containing fibre, protein, iron, magnesium, potassium and B vitamins, these bites make for a healthy energy

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Low GI Hummus

This healthy low GI Hummus makes for a tasty snack at any time of day. Hummus and fresh vegetables are also a great pre-dinner alternative to antipasto and soft cheeses in pregnancy. Not only is Hummus delicious, but main ingredient chickpeas are rich in fibre, manganese, iron and are an excellent

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Thai Beef Salad

Iron is one of the best ways to keep your blood healthy and also boost your immune system - both necessary during pregnancy. This beautiful Thai Beef Salad, rich in leafy greens is packed with Iron and Folate which is good for healthy cell production and will help minimise the risk of neural tube

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Lactation Cookie

The purpose of Lactation Cookies is to provide a vehicle for some essential nutrients that we know can have a very positive effect on lactation. For example brewers yeast contains protein, B vitamins, iron, selenium and many other trace elements, which not only promote milk supply but also help with

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Pregnancy Probiotic Smoothie

As winter has finally come to an end and the weather is starting to heat up, why not whip up a tasty pregnancy probiotic smoothie. 
Not only is this smoothie a delicious treat, but it is rich in Vitamins C, B6, antioxidants, omega 3 
and Lactobacillus Acidophilus. Ingredients: 
¾ cup of

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Nutrition in Pregnancy

In modern society - with so many processed foods readily available, women working through their pregnancies, and having babies later on in life- times have changed- and so have our diets. It can be harder now than ever before to get a balanced diet: with time restraints influencing our eating

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