Posts Tagged ‘pregnancy’
Pregnancy Dos and Don’ts – from the perspective of a Holistic Nutritionist and mama of two
Today I’m sharing pregnancy dos and don’ts from my personal perspective. I am a Holistic Nutritionist, a Mama of two, and author of Healthy Holistic Pregnancy. In this post and video, go into detail about why I recommend not counting calories, consuming moringa products and avoiding certain herbs. I also explain why I recommend taking…
Read MoreLentil Sweet Potato Pie
Lentil Sweet Potato Pie is a comforting dish that leaves you feeling satisfied and happy. The herb-infused lentil veggie mixture is topped with creamy sweet potatoes with a touch of cinnamon. Lentils are high in folate and vitamin B6 which boost your mood and helps prevent neural tube defects.
Read More3 Foods that Boost Milk Supply + 3 Foods that Reduce Milk Supply
This video is for all of you nursing mamas and mamas to be. I cover 3 foods that boost milk supply and 3 foods that decrease milk supply. To be honest, 2 of the foods aren’t really foods but they are so important I wanted to mention them.
Read More4 Nutrients for a Healthy Pregnancy
Nutrition is so important when you are pregnant because it can make the difference between a healthy, happy pregnancy and one where you are constantly experiencing pregnancy discomforts. Today I’m sharing my top 4 nutrients for a healthy pregnancy: protein, calcium, iron, and folate.
Read MoreMy Birth Story – a water birth experience
I’m so excited to finally share my water birth experience with you! With my first child, I planned for a water birth, but after 3 days of labour (read my birth story here), I had to go to the hospital to move things along. I’m so happy that this time around things moved much more…
Read MoreThird trimester pregnancy experience with baby number two
My third trimester pregnancy experience with baby number two was awesome. I did not want this pregnancy to end. Well, I did because I wanted to meet my baby and for my baby to be healthy, but I was enjoying pregnancy so much I was getting sad it was almost over.
Read MoreNatural Labour Preparation
My first labour was 65 hours, so I’m doing lots of research on natural labour preparation this time around to make my second labour experience more comfortable. I was doing this research for myself but thought you might be interested in my findings so I decided to share it with you. I hope you find…
Read MorePeanut Butter Brownies
Peanut Butter Brownies are a delicious treat that are actually healthy because they are sweetened entirely with dates. They have that classic peanut butter and chocolate combo that is so satisfying. Peanut Butter Brownies are super easy to make and only have 4 ingredients.
Read MoreNatural ways to feel beautiful inside and out during pregnancy
Your body is going through so many changes when you are pregnant, it can be overwhelming! Even though you are probably putting your baby first, it is important to do a few self-care activities for yourself so you can feel beautiful inside and out during the pregnancy. Doing something for yourself can help boost your…
Read MoreSecond trimester pregnancy experience with baby number two
My second trimester pregnancy experience with baby number two was incredible! I feel like since my body knew what to do everything flowed and nothing hurt. I was able to refer to my book Healthy Holistic Pregnancy whenever something uncomfortable did come up so I could relieve it quickly. I honestly found myself wishing that…
Read MoreHealthy Homemade Sesame Snaps
Healthy homemade sesame snaps are the perfect treat or snack for anyone who lived through the 90s. Did you eat sesame snaps as a kid? They were one of my favourite treats for sure, but the sugar they use in those is awful so I had to create my own version. I particularly love this…
Read MorePlant-based iron-rich recipes for pregnancy (and everyone!)
I had so much fun on The Morning Show talking all about plant-based iron-rich recipes for pregnancy (and everyone!). We all know meat is an excellent source of iron, but did you know you can get it from plants as well? Spinach, shiitake mushrooms, soy, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, quinoa and blackstrap molasses are all great sources of iron.
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