Let’s face it, we know we’re in store for some major changes the moment we become pregnant. Morning sickness, growing belly, sore breasts, varicose veins…..they can be a little uncomfortable at times. But what if we told you that you CAN feel fantastic during your pregnancy, and sport that sought after glow? Well, you absolutely…
When I found out I was pregnant for the first time, I was over the moon! So incredibly excited…… but at the same time, so overwhelmed! I knew I wanted to be as fit and healthy as possible during my pregnancy, and I was thankful I had a great foundation & knowledge base to start…
We all know that during pregnancy, our energy needs increase. In the first trimester, women actually don’t require any additional calories – however this increases to an additional 1,400kj/day in the second trimester, and 1,900kj/day in the third trimester. We also know that our requirements for most nutrients also increase – the most noteworthy being Iron,…
Pomegranate & Cauliflower salad (Serves 4) 500g mixed salad leaves 200g slivered almonds 1/2 pomegranate 250g pumpkin, roasted 1 avocado, diced 250g cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 cucumber, diced 1 carrot, grated 1 440g can lentils 1 head cauliflower florets, cut into small chunks 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp lemon juice…