“High impact exercise and bodybuilding routines are often coupled with increased protein in order to build muscle mass and stamina. During pregnancy, protein intake should increase by about 25 grams per day in order to accommodate the needs of the baby and placenta and all that goes with them. Since my husband is starting a [...]
If you have ever heard of “complete” and “incomplete” protein, this is where the terms come in. Not all amino acids are created equal. Some are essential to the body, some are non-essential. Of the thirteen essential amino acids, few plant products include all at one time…. So, if protein is easier to get with [...]
“When I first started outing myself as “The Pregnant Vegetarian,” I was a bit surprised at the response that many people had- usually surprise or concern. Can you really get what you and the baby need on a vegetarian diet? The more difficult the first trimester got, the more I realized just what sparked their [...]
Green salad, green jello, green sherbet, green eggs and ham- sure. But green smoothies? Like, with vegetables in them? I think I envisioned something like V8 juice sorbets.
Being a Brewer Diet fan, I try my best to eat two eggs a day. If not for my lactose-sensitive nurslings, I would be drinking lots of milk, as well. While I can attribute the lack of milk to my kidlets, only my lack of creativity can be blamed if I miss a day or [...]
This is Quinoa. Or, according to my grandma, “that ricey stuff.” It is not, pronounced as it looks, though if you go to a store looking for “Uhm…kwin-oh-ah….?” you will probably not be the first. Quinoa (keen-wah), despite my grandma’s description, is not actually a grain. Even so, it works well as a substitute in [...]
This Shepherd’s Pie recipe stood out to me for several reasons. First, it makes a lot of food. This is perfect for our weekend routines, where I typically cook one big meal on Saturday, and we alternate between leftovers and smoothies for the weekend. Second, it is very nutrient dense. In early pregnancy, the more protein and vitamins you can get down, the better foundation you have in case things get bumpy in the midst of the first trimester. Third, I love mashed potatoes.
