Ginger is well recognised for nausea relief and if you’re suffering from that all day hangover vibe ‘morning sickness’, this might just be a great afternoon wholesome pick-me-up, with it's double hit of ginger.
Ingredients
175g wholemeal spelt flour1½ tsp baking powder1 tsp ground ginger½ tsp
diet
Nutrition in Pregnancy
There are many benefits to a nutritious diet for your baby, including increased immune functioning, mental alertness, and correct birth size.
In modern society - with so many processed foods readily available, women working through their pregnancies, and having babies later on in life- times have
Low GI Hummus for Pregnancy
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
Lactation Cookie Recipe
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
No Bake 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
Vegan Jam & Sunflower Drops Recipe
A healthy spin on the good old fashioned jam drop recipe you will know from childhood. These thumbprint cookies are a delicious vegan treat and a great activity for the kids as well.
Ingredients
1 chia egg (1 tbsp chia seeds + 3 tbsp water)
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup rolled oats
1/2
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
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 plain
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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.
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Ingredients
• 3-4 celery ribs with leaves
• ½ beetroot with leaves
• 2 large
