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Summertime and the drinkin’ is easy With this unusual heatwave we’re enjoying in the UK, you must be absolutely parched. We certainly are! That’s why we’re sharing this gorgeous drink recipe from Candace Braun Davison at delish.com.  Enjoy!

It’s the perfect way to quench your pregnancy thirst this summer   We’re loving this alcohol-free summer drink recipe by Kate Merker at Real Simple. Serve it at your barbecue; take it to the park. Wherever you enjoy this tasty beverage, it's sure to keep you hydrated and super-chilled. Bottoms up!

Ring in the spring with this colourful dish! They say variety is the spice of life, and it doesn’t get much spicier than this. This week’s #RecipeSaviour is courtesy of food blogger Ella, who launched Deliciously Ella after being diagnosed with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome and drastically changing her diet for the better.  Enjoy!

We're loving this mouthwatering recipe from Cookie + Kate! Pizza doesn't have to be avoided. And if you love kale, it could even be heaven on earth! This recipe from wholesome food blog Cookie + Kate ticks all the boxes when it comes to pregnancy nutrition.   Enjoy! 

It turns out, every little really does help Straight from the fresh food aisle of Tesco, this recipe creates a little dish that packs a punch. The salmon is a great source of protein and Omega-3 fats while the little piece of ginger could help with morning sickness. Enjoy!

It’s this season’s hottest superfood The Secret Saviours team loves to get in the garden and pick fresh ingredients for a meal every now and again. Beans are in season right now so there’s no time like the present to indulge in this pregnancy superfood. This week’s recipe is courtesy of The Independent’s Julia Platt Leonard. Enjoy!

Celebrate National Picnic Week with this quick and classic recipe As it’s National Picnic Week this week (raining evidence to the contrary!), we thought we’d share this classic recipe from Good Housekeeping to mark the occasion. And if it doesn’t stop raining, there’s no rule against having picnics in bed. Enjoy!

It’s Damn Delicious! No, it really is. This week, we’re looking to food blog Damn Delicious for some red meat bliss with a healthy twist. Enjoy!

How sweet are these little bunny bums?!   For this Easter special, we’re going for something a little sweeter. Now, while it might not be packed full of superfoods, it does contain one ingredient lauded to be beneficial during pregnancy: dark chocolate!

Are you a meat and potatoes kinda gal? This one’s for you! Meaty with a good balance of healthy vegetables, this recipe is a winner. Just read on to see the countless benefits for your pregnancy.

Pig out with a twist If you thought you’d have to wave goodbye to the beloved burger because you’re pregnant, think again. Fast food restaurants might be best avoided, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make it yourself, knowing exactly what’s in it and topping it off with a much healthier alternative to chips. With lean meat being one of the top pregnancy superfoods, it’s the perfect excuse to get stuck in.  Enjoy!

Ciao, bella! It turns out you don’t need to leave the country for a taste of Italy. In fact, if this recipe from Asda wasn’t easy enough, you can even order all of the ingredients required direct from the recipe’s page! Enjoy!

Try something ‘meaningful’ this week… Including the all-important iron, this tasty, spring-ready recipe from food blog Meaningful Eats is sure to get your healthy juices flowing. Click here to check out more healthy smoothie recipes on Erin's blog. Enjoy!

The mother of all pregnancy recipes This week’s #RecipeSaviour includes such great, healthy ingredients (spinach, eggs and mushrooms) and is so easy to make, we can’t think of a reason not to try it. Remix it by substituting the potatoes for sweet potatoes to really up the superfood factor. Enjoy! 

In keeping with this week’s morning sickness post, we’re showing love for heroes lemon and ginger   While we’re sure this recipe is delightful as it is, if you want to make it super healthy for your pregnancy, why not substitute some ingredients. Instead of peanuts, try using walnuts instead, which are a great source of folate, fibre and protein. And as opposed to using Basmati rice, use a whole grain variety, packed with even more fibre plus vitamin E, selenium and phytonutrients, which ...

This week, we’re going fishing! The hero of this recipe is smoked salmon which, according to the NHS, “is considered safe to eat in pregnancy”. Its sidekick, lemon, is not to be sniffed at. This superfood works wonders on your body. It offers heartburn relief, aids in weight loss and hydrates. Click here for all the juicy facts. Enjoy!

Keep it lean Taken from BBC Good Food, this recipe offers an array of nutrients – and is sure to satisfy those meaty cravings. Enjoy! 

This House & Garden recipe’s got us all hot under the collar!   When it comes to a tasty but healthy meal, it’s all about editing. Doing something as simple as replacing full fat vegetable oil with olive oil can make all the difference. This week, we’re indulging in our love of meat with this gorgeous recipe by House & Garden. To ‘pregnify’ it, try swapping the potatoes with sweet potatoes. 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!

LOVING this blogger, LOVING this recipe! We love our food here at Secret Saviours, but we’re also partial to a good blog, and Sarah Barnes’ is fab! Sarah’s blog Taming Twins started out as somewhere for her to vent her parental frustrations and has taken off to become one of the most Tweeted, Pinned, Facebooked foodie blogs around. Check out this tasty recipe from the straight-talking blogger, where the lead character is quinoa – more than just a faddy ingredient, it tastes amazing, too. En...

This dish is no children’s tale This recipe includes an alphabet of vitamins, thanks to its inclusion of sweet potatoes and coriander. Give yourself a vitality boost with this delicious dish.  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!

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!

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.

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!

This bit of heaven could all be yours in just over 30 minutes! The best pasta meets the ultimate superfood (beans) in this gorgeous recipe.

Will you keep yours? Happy New Year! How many times have you heard that so far this month? Probably not as many times as you’ve heard, “What’s your New Year’s Resolution?” Try some of these as a response.