Recipes and Nutrition

Coconut oil has many health benefits, especially for women in the childbearing year. One of the most interesting benefits for new mothers is that coconut oil increases the antimicrobial properties …

One of the things my kids and I enjoy drinking during the summer are smoothies and these freezer smoothie packs make it EASY. I like easy. Also, I got a …

Green smoothies for pregnancy and postpartum are a delicious way to pack in the nutrients, stay hydrated, and keep things cool. The following two simple green smoothie recipes are simple, …

These plantain pancakes are delicious, fast, simple and grain free. My family eats them around once per week and have replaced our previous favorite pancake alternative – banana egg pancakes. …

As promised, the following is the conclusion to a two part series on morning sickness cures. The first post is geared towards morning sickness tips that will make your first …

Did you know that eating certain foods can help new mothers have more breastmilk? In this post I share with you 9 foods to increase milk supply. Postpartum mamas like …

This year I have radically changed my diet, which has allowed me to lose more than 30 pounds. (I’ll share more about that on another day. Promise!)  One of the …

Eating pregnancy superfoods has great rewards. Yes, it’s easier to eat fast food. Yes, unhealthy foods might actually make you feel better temporarily, especially in the first trimester… ugh morning …

Today we will discuss how to create a pregnancy meal plan. Let’s get started! Why Create a Pregnancy Meal Plan? Knowing about good nutrition does nobody any good if it is not implemented. …

The Importance of Probiotics During Pregnancy Today we will discuss gut health and the importance of probiotics during pregnancy. Let’s jump in! Importance of Gut Health Have you ever heard the quote by …

Feeding a baby can be a fun, daunting or even an intimate activity. The following are 15 delicious baby’s first foods that aren’t rice cereal. But first, let’s talk about …

For those who want to make elderberry syrup for babies but don’t want to use honey this recipe is for you. Most elderberry syrup recipes call for honey, but for …