Lean on meat
Lean meat is a great source of nutrients during pregnancy. So you can relish that steak treat every once in a while. But medium-rare is not an option.
Enjoy!
Chicken makes everything better
This week, we’re all about the salad and it doesn’t get better than this super-easy dish. Packed full of pregnancy goodies, the romaine lettuce is the star of the show – so no substitutes, please!
Enjoy!
It’s all about the beans
In line with the superfoods theme of the week, the main attraction here is the bean. Full of nutrients for you and your baby, beans are the perfect centrepiece for your dish. This one is from Real Simple.
Enjoy!
Far from a student's meal
The ramen noodle is enjoying a rebirth (excuse the pun). No longer merely fodder for the poor, it’s the ‘It’ ingredient. Perhaps best loved for its versatility, you can cook it with virtually anything. Which makes it perfect for a pregnancy dinner. Pack it with all the superfoods for the healthiest ramen noodle recipe EVER!
Enjoy!
Cosy up to this warm and wintery dish
Winter’s here and what better way to keep warm than a lovely bowl of soup. But this isn’t just any soup. This is made with two top pregnancy superfoods, sweet potatoes and carrots. When it comes to vegetables, the brighter, the better; and it doesn’t get much brighter than the orange stuff.
Enjoy!
Will it be Murray or Federer? Watson or Williams? Who cares! Let’s eat cheesecake!
What better way to enjoy the Wimbledon Tennis Championships than with the classic strawberries and cream? We’re loving this ever-so-slightly indulgent cheesecake recipe by senior food editor for BBC Good Food Cassie Best.
Take your palate on a vacation with this gorgeous, low-fat meal
Whether you’re staycationing or pining for balmy nights in Marrakesh, this recipe will send your mind to a sand dune daydream in no time.
Enjoy!
This one’ll have you spinning right round, baby!
This week’s tasty treat comes from blogger Jemma Andrew-Adiamah of Celery and Cupcakes. Jemma has an eight-month-old son (he’s adorable!), and is all about keeping things healthy and tasty for mums (and mums-to-be!). Enjoy!
The perfect lunch recipe that really packs a punch
Popeye’s not the only one who benefits from a generous helping of spinach. The delicious dark veg is full of vitamins and nutrients and has even been found to promote eye health! Turns out the sailor man really was onto something… This recipe also includes walnuts, which are also great for pregnancy.
Enjoy!
Ring in the new month with this low-calorie dish
Not just a tasty source of vitamins B12 and D, omega-3 fatty acids and protein, a recent study has also found that it could prevent asthma in unborn babies! (Click here to read it.) We’re loving this superfood more and more.
Enjoy!
Bright and tasty!
This week’s recipe is courtesy of food blog The Awesome Green. Originally made with poached egg, we’ve decided to scratch that from the ingredients list for a vegan and pregnancy-friendly recipe.
Tasty, healthy and beautiful, it’s so colourful, it’ll have you thinking spring has come early.
Enjoy!