Spiced parsnip soup
This is a delicious and warming parsnip soup for a cold winter's day. We've kept the spice mild, in case you are someone who suffers from heartburn, with spicy food in pregnancy.
Dash of oil
1 x onion
3 x large parsnips
750 ml vegetable stock
2 teaspoons of mild β¦
3 important times to take vitamin D supplements
Sunshine is our best source of vitamin D, but we often don't get enough due to lifestyles that keep more and more of us inside. If you are pregnant, this can lead to problems for you and the baby - but also beyond pregnancy if healthy levels aren't maintained. Whilst β¦
Nutritious and delicious homemade stock
Homemade stock, is nutrient-dense, incredibly easy and inexpensive to make. There is no comparison to the store-bought versions which often contain MSG or other chemicals and which lack gelatin and some of the other health-boosting properties of homemade broth.
In selecting the bones for your stock, look for high quality bones β¦
Delicious oats
Oats are really good for you during pregnancy. Firstly, they are a complex carbohydrate which means they will keep you fuller for longer. But they are also full of fibre, iron, B vitamins and loads of other nutrients which are good for you and your baby. Try one of these β¦
Recommended supplements for pregnancy
When choosing supplements, make sure you choose supplements for pregnancy, rather than general supplements. This is because they may contain vitamins and nutrients that are either not safe, or contain unsafe levels for you in pregnancy. Supplements which are safe for pregnancy will be clearly labelled.
Multivitamin / mineral
Your nutritional needs β¦
