Nutrition for Moms
 

Hi ladies, I just wanna ask on specific foods or even recipes that are healthy to a pregnant mom and her unborn child. If you could include foods that will make me feel full minus the carbs and sugar then that'll make all of us happy as well! ;)

Thanks!

Blueberry Buttermilk Cooler
 

This is my favorite smoothie! <3 <3 <3 :) Here you go:

½ cup lowfat milk

½ cup lowfat buttermilk

½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries

1-2 teaspoons maple syrup, to taste

A few ice cubes

Blend the ingredients until smooth and frothy and serve right away. (Oh and check your teeth before heading out afterwards—blueberry skins can be awkward!)

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recipe source:http://www.fitpregnancy.com/recipe-f...termilk-cooler

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Oh, yummy! I love berries!!

Thai Shrimp Salad
 

I'll forever heart salads!! Also love Asian dishes.. Just wanting to share this yummy and healthy meal for pregger or not. Very easy to prepare.

4 cups shredded cabbage and carrot mix1 pound shrimp, peeled and cooked1 cup fresh pineapple, diced1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped2 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons fish sauce1/2 teaspoon chili paste1/3 cup roasted peanuts, chopped


Combine shredded cabbage and carrot mix, shrimp, pineapple and cilantro in a large bowl. Stir together next four ingredients (rice vinegar, sugar, fish sauce and chili paste) in a small bowl. Pour over salad, add roasted peanuts and toss thoroughly to mix.

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I second ^^! I also loooove salads! But right now I'm craving for cheese macaroni!! Bloody yummy! To anyone posting more pasta and salad recipes, a big cheers to you all!

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Hi Cadelaria! A new way to enjoy Mac and Cheese? Here you go... :)

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Traditional mac-and-cheese recipes can contain up to 1,000 calories and almost 60 grams of fat per serving. Slash the fat by using reduced-fat cheeses; Jarlsberg is particularly good because it has a more piquant flavor than cheddar and thus can be used more sparingly. Nutmeg also helps punch up the flavor.

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup minced yellow onion
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups low-fat (2%) milk
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ounces reduced-fat Jarlsberg cheese
2 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese
8 ounces dried elbow macaroni, cooked until al dente and drained
2 ounces sharp yellow cheddar cheese, shredded


In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and saute onion until just soft, about 2-3 minutes. Add flour and combine thoroughly. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, another 5 minutes, being careful not to let the mixture brown.

Slowly add the milk to the flour mixture, whisking continuously (mixture will be extremely thick at the beginning and will thin out as milk is added). Continue whisking until smooth and flour is incorporated. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper and continue to cook, whisking occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

Add Jarlsberg and cheddar to the sauce mixture and whisk until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and stir until combined. Preheat oven to 350* F. Lightly oil an 8-by-8-inch baking dish and add the pasta mixture. Top with shredded sharp yellow cheddar and bake until warmed through and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

Nutritional information per serving

Per serving (1 cup): 438 calories, 33% fat (16 g), 48% carbohydrate (53 g), 19% protein (21 g), 1.5 g fiber, 2.5 mg iron, 420 mg calcium, 146 mcg folate

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Oh Abana, that is mouthwatering! Yum! :)

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OOOh, I love that Abana! *yumyum!

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I am so preparing a Mac-and-Cheese now Abana! This thread is ruining my diet! :p

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Sorry no pic :( but it's yummy! :)

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Introduction:

A heart-healthy one-dish meal that is made with lean top round beef, lots of vegetables, and a spicy, herb mixture.

Ingredients:

1 lb. top round beef

1 tablespoon paprika

1-1/2 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon red pepper

1/8 teaspoon dry mustard

8 red-skinned potatoes, halved

3 cups finely chopped onion

2 cups beef broth

2 large garlic cloves, minced

2 large carrots, peeled, cut into very thin 2-1/2-inch strips

2 bunches mustard greens, kale, or turnip greens, stems removed, (1/2 lb. each) coarsely torn as needed nonstick spray coating

1. Partially freeze beef. Thinly slice across the grain into long strips 1/8" thick and 3" wide.

2. Combine paprika, oregano, chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper, red pepper, and dry mustard. Coat strips of meat with the spice mixture.

3. Spray a large heavy skillet with nonstick spray coating. Preheat pan over high heat.

4. Add meat; cook, stirring for 5 minutes.

5. Add potatoes, onion, broth, and garlic. Cook covered, over medium heat for 20 minutes.

6. Stir in carrots, lay greens over top, and cook, covered, until carrots are tender, about 15 minutes.

7. Serve in large serving bowl, with crusty bread for dunking.

Yield: 6 servings--Serving Size: 7 oz

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Ooh, thank you for sharing this recipe Adalira. Looks like this one's yummy and highly nutritious! :)

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Now I'm craving for Mac and Cheese! Good thing I just had my Humulin shot so I don't need to worry about my glucose levels shooting up due to this sinful pasta! :p Yum! :p

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Good health is one of the main factor for both baby and mother with proper nutrition during pregnancy time. One should consume things like fresh leafy vegetables, fruits, bread, cereals and grains, nuts, dry beans and pluses and all milk products.

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You're right. But sometimes we just want to binge on whatever our taste buds take us.:p

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Creativity is very much essential during pregnancy. Why not add some home-made jams onto your favourite wheat bread, put some non-fat whipped cream over a bowl of your favourite fruits or binge on frozen yoghurt? They're equally nutritional and incredibly much more fun and yummy.

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I agree, that's a good idea, though be very careful coz even fructose or the sugar derived from fruits can make your sugar levels shoot up and increase the risk of gestational diabetes.

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I agree. Even with Stevia and other organic/natural sweeteners the amount of consumption should be always taken into consideration.

Here you go y'all-- >> Yummy dessert using Stevia!
 

6 Layer Dreamy Chocolate Mousse Cake- Paula Deen

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
34 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 12 tsps baking powder
1 12 tsps baking soda
1 cup milk
1 cup coffee (strong brewed)
34 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
4 12 cups chocolate (dreamy, mousse mix makes)
14 oz unflavored gelatin (envelope)
3 tbsps cold water
14 cup boiling water
1 cup sugar
12 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups heavy whipping cream
3 cups fudge (chocolate, frosting makes)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
5 ozs unsweetened chocolate (squares)
10 tbsps butter
1 cup sugar
chocolate curls (grated)

PREP TIME
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
1 hr 23 min

source: http://www.yummly.com/recipe/6-Layer...?&columns=null

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Oh my God! Looks bloody orgasmic!!!!

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I second Idalia! Yum!

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Hey, stop posting that coz that's sinful!!! I'm gonna report you!!! -------->>

I'm a hypocrite. Now beating the eggs at my kitchen following that recipe of yours Fanny! Hahaha! :D

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Now that just made me giggle. :)

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Hahaha!

I'm a chocolate lover. I love fancy and tall, beautifully built cakes but there's something about the irregular and imperfect looks of the homemade ones that really make me drool, LOL!!

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Exactly! We're on the same shoes Abana. Homemade cakes are even mouthwatering than the pretty ones. The latter is eye-candy but the former tickles our gastronomic senses!

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You've said it right Abana. Those perfectly crafted cakes make me don't wanna eat them. ;) But the homemade ones are very mouthwatering and make you feel "at home" in tasting them! :)

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You've said it right! I also feel that they're healthier than the fancy ones with all those food coloring and artificial stuff on them.

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What if it's both beautiful and healthy, just like these organic cakes?

http://ohjoy.blogs.com/.a/6a00d8341c...c0c1970c-800wi


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Wowow! Those are just healthy and mouthwatering!! Now craving for a choco cake!

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@ Cadelaria - Really? Well, I'm craving for a banoffee one! I couldn't believe in my eyes that these are organic ones!

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Yum! Well right now, a slice of blueberry cheesecake will make me truly happy. :) #foodgasmic

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@ Idalia- Oh, look at the pink one! Both lovely and yummy looking. Then again them organic isn't an excuse to overeat these sweet temptations. ;)

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Wow, food porn!!!

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@Fanny - Yep, food porn is the word! Oh, we better watch our sugar levels this Holidays dear.. :) Pregnant or not!!

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Now that's something I couldn't make a vow on. :p

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With the Edema which I unfortunately had when I was pregnant, a healthy diet is something that I would want to continue practising even after giving birth.