Figs in your Pregnancy Diet
Fresh or dried, in a dish or as a snack, it doesn’t matter – figs are good for your pregnancy nutrition! Here are three reasons why… 1. Pregnancy Digestion Problems and Heartburn Constipation, hemorrhoids, heartburn… every pregnant woman is well familiar with these terms. 3-4 Figs per day will help you successfully face them… Fiber […]
All about Gestational Diabetes
By now you probably heard many stories and rumors about gestational diabetes. The confusion surrounding this disease is quite big, but now it’s time to shed light on this condition. Keep reading, and discover that as unpleasant as gestational diabetes might be, it’s far from being a disaster. Knowing Gestational Diabetes: The First Step of […]
All about Iron for Pregnant Women
What is iron? And why is it so important for pregnant women? It’s time to find out… First Thing’s First: What is Iron? Iron is one of the most important ingredients in your diet while pregnant. But in order to fully understand why it is so important for you and your baby, first we must […]
Grilled Chicken with Honey
This grilled chicken with honey is a true delight…! A great main course, both delicious and packed with vitamins, minerals, protein and many more nutritional ingredients you need for your diet while pregnant. Why is it good for pregnancy diet? Grilled chicken is one of the most recommended meats for your pregnancy diet, and in […]
Constipation while Pregnant
Although rarely risky, constipation while pregnant is a true nuisance. Why is it happening? How can you treat and even prevent it from happening? Constipation during pregnancy is not something you should feel shy about. After all, about half of the pregnant women out there experience it…! However, it’s easier than you think to treat […]
5 Foods for your Pregnancy Nutrition
Here are 5 great foods you should include in your pregnancy diet. Looking for a good place to start your pregnancy diet? Here are 5 foods which will make it easy for you to decide what to eat while pregnant… Lentils: A Great Source for Folic Acid Lentils are one of the richest sources of […]
New Research: Fat Food Affects Baby
Many women enjoy a nice juicy burger, or other high fat foods. However, if you intend to include them frequently in your diet while pregnant, you may want to think twice… Are you pregnant and still open your day with bacon, eggs, and pancakes? And then for lunch or dinner do you have a nice […]
Salt for pregnant women
Now that you’re pregnant, should you cut down on salt? Although in recent years salt got a bit of a bad reputation, the truth is that our bodies need it. To be more accurate, our body needs sodium – a mineral which is the main ingredient (40%) of salt. Sodium is nothing less but […]
Eggplant and Sweet Pepper Antipasto
A healthy and delicious appetizer, which can also be served as a side dish. Goes great alongside rice, beef or chicken. Why is it good for pregnancy diet? The two main ingredients in this delightful dish are eggplant and sweet pepper – two highly recommended foods for diet when pregnant. The eggplant is fruit (that’s […]
Foods that Chill the Body
Feeling constantly hot is a problem which bothers many pregnant women. A surprising solution is simply having certain foods which chill the body. According to Chinese medicine every food contains a certain sort of energy. Some hold ‘hot’ energy, which raises the body temperature: beef, ginger and cinnamon to name a few. On the same […]
