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Fueling Your Pregnancy & Postpartum Journey with Expert Insights, Practical Tips, and Delicious Recipes
I'm breaking down the research behind nutrition to make it feel positive and actionable (instead of unrealistic!) Whether you're a mom-to-be, a new mom, or a professional serving pregnant/postpartum clients, this blog is for you.
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Protein Muffins
These healthy pumpkin muffins have 6g of protein each (plus awesome fibre and good fats!) but taste like a seasonal sweet treat you’d get at a coffee shop while you look out at the turning leaves and autumn decor on the front stoop.
Slow Cooker Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Soup
This Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and Cauliflower soup is the perfect nutrient dense warming recipe for pregnancy or postpartum (for freezer prep or real life with a baby!). With just 10 minutes of hands-on time needed, you’ll get a hearty dose of the nutrients you need most.
Double Chocolate Lentil Muffins
The perfect chocolate muffin recipe for pregnancy (including pregnancy nausea!) or postpartum that hides some of the most important nutrients (like folate, iron, and protein) in a freezer-friendly muffin that tastes like a chocolate cupcake!
Preggo Protein Pancakes Recipe
For pregnancy and postpartum, it's all about finding delicious recipes that are fast to make, and help you meet your heightened nutrient needs! This Preggo Protein Pancake is the perfect pancake recipe that's easy to make, easy to freeze, and helps you get in more protein!
Should You Avoid Cold Foods During Postpartum?
Is advice to avoid cold foods in postpartum evidence-based? Learn about why warm foods are often recommended and what the research really shows about cold foods during postpartum. Plus, get practical ideas for finding balance and making nutrition more realistic for the realities of postpartum life.
Post-Birth Constipation: Why it Happens and What to do
If you’re having a baby soon and are stressed about your first postpartum poop, are nervous about getting constipated during the healing phase (yikes!), or are dealing with postpartum constipation right now - you’re not alone, and there are simple strategies you can follow to find relief, or lower the liklihood that you’ll struggle with uncomfortable postpartum constipation!
Overnight Flax + Chia Pudding Recipe
This Overnight Flax + Chia Pudding from my cookbook is a nutritious and versatile option for across all stages of the perinatal period—preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. This pudding not only serves as a convenient and tasty breakfast but also provides essential nutrients that support overall health and well-being. With chia seeds and flaxseeds offering omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and plant-based protein, it's an excellent choice for energizing your day!
The Perfect Breakfasts to Freeze for Postpartum
Get nourishing ideas for make-ahead, freezer-friendly, energy-boosting postpartum breakfasts that are easy to eat on the go with one hand.
The Ultimate Guide to Postpartum Freezer Prep Meal Ideas
In this ultimate guide, we will explore how to choose the right types of meals for freezing, storage tips, essential tools, and a wide array of meal ideas to keep you well-fed during the postpartum period.
Bedside Granola Clusters
Make these Bedside Granola Clusters as your go-to protein and nutrient-packed substitute to high sugar store-bought options! Click to read the comparisons and get the recipe!
THE RECIPES YOU NEED IN YOUR KITCHEN
Searching for simple, nutritious recipes for pregnancy? Check out The Food Doula Cookbook!
My award-winning collection of easy-to-cook recipes for pregnancy and postpartum, plus real-life advice on nutrition.