Pregnancy and Hydration

Today’s post is about Hydration.  However, I first want to leave you with a few recent pregnancy photos!  These are from 27 weeks (I’m 29 weeks now). This next one is with our first gift for our baby, stuffed animals! Now onto business: Hydration Water is an essential nutrient, meaning that we cannot survive without [...]

Doctor to the Rescue

Source Dr. Krackers are one of my favorite snacks!  One might think with a name like “Doctor Krackers” that these are tasteless health crackers, but that is not the case!  These are incredibly flavorful and filling. I have spoken about the importance of snacking before, and introduced you to another one of my favorite of [...]

Eat More Veggies!

Getting enough vegetables in your diet can be hard but really important.  Veggies are good for so many reasons: They fill you up for less calories (25 calories per cup on average!) Get you a good dose of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals Keep you regular Help to stabilize your blood sugars and keep you [...]

Staying Active While Pregnant

Staying active while pregnant is incredibly important for your own health as well as the baby’s. Please note I am not a fitness professional, and recommend you seek out the guidance from someone who specializes in prenatal fitness while pregnant.  This is what I have learned from my own experience: Get approval from your doctor [...]

Granola: Friend or Foe?

Is Granola Healthy? In short, the answer is yes and no. Granola is made by toasting rolled oats with other ingredients.  The common ingredients are: nuts, dried fruit, oil, coconut, honey (or other sweeteners), and rice.  So it sounds like this should be healthy, right?  Well it really depends on the granola you choose and [...]

The Fishy Truth During Pregnancy

You’re pregnant and the big question is – should you eat fish or not? The answer is: YES! Your doctor probably made you nervous when you first told him/her that you were pregnant and they said to limit your fish consumption because of the mercury content.  Some pregnant women take this to the next step [...]

A Healthy “Southern” Meal

Sometimes your body craves comforting, hearty meals.  However, your body might not appreciate all the fat and calories that can come along with them.  Barbecue Chicken and Macaroni and Cheese are two Southern foods that are not traditionally very healthy.  Think chicken skin, lots of sugary barbecue sauce, tons of cheese and pasta. Last week [...]

Get the Day Started Right

We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  I’ve spoken about oatmeal to go here, portable breakfasts here and navigating european breakfasts here. Today I want to concentrate on breakfasts you can make at home. When it comes to breakfast try to include these three components: whole grains, fruit, and protein. [...]

Planning for Pregnancy

Today’s post is geared towards Planning for Pregnancy.  If you’re not pregnant but are thinking about getting pregnant in the future you should be aware that there are various things you should do before! Reach a Healthy Weight – Being underweight or overweight can lead to troubles getting pregnant and can cause complications for mom and [...]

Never Skip Breakfast Again!

Breakfast is such an important meal of the day for so many reasons, including: Jump starting your metabolism Providing your body with energy for the day Providing important nutrients (if a healthy one is chosen – such as fiber and calcium) Helping to prevent overeating later on in the day A common complaint I hear [...]