Switch up the coffee Coffee is usually my morning ritual but if you’re pregnant it’s kind of a no-go. There’s some good caffeine-free coffee options but I actually found that for a good part of my pregnancy I couldn’t stomach the smell or taste of coffee at all. Anti sickness Mint tea is perfect for…
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Grapefruit, Ginger & Rosemary Spritz – Pregnancy Mocktail
Morning Sickness Relief Pregnancy sickness is THE WORST. For a good few weeks all I wanted to eat was grapefruit. Like, I would actually be turning down ice cream for grapefruit…this is far from normal for me. If you’re struggling with pregnancy sickness or just want something fresh and cool to enjoy morning, noon or…
Spaghetti with bean, pea and mint pesto
Spring Clean This is a fresh and tasty Spring time dish that’s quick and easy to make. It tastes fresh and clean thanks to the clean flavours of the broad beans, peas and mint. Storecupboard Staples and Freezer Heroes This vegan pesto pasta is made with storecupboard and freezer staples, ideal for these strange times…
Rainbow Beet Salad (v)
Rainbow Beet Salad Beetroot is a new-ish discovery for me and I may have gone a little bit overboard lately – think beet burgers, beetroot lasagna (with leftover beetroot and apple soup as the sauce!), and multiple beetroot salads. I’m still not sick of it though, plus it’s got a ton of health benefits, so…
Snickers Mighty Morning Milkshake (v)
This Vegan Snickers Mighty Morning Milkshake has all the chocolatey, peanut flavour of a snickers with enough of the nutritional good stuff that you can legit enjoy it for breakfast 🙂 Morning Madness The mornings have been a bit difficult lately. I’m waking up late and still feeling tired. I think it’s the heat. I’d…
Broccoli & Basil Soup (With Hidden Protein) (v)
Folate Rich Super-Soup With Crispy Pine Nut and Breadcrumb Topping This Broccoli and Basil Soup is vegan, packed full of healthy vitamins and minerals including folates (essential for pregnancy and conception) and also boasts a good source of hidden protein. I’m all for a nice green healthy soup but when I’m feeling a bit down I…
Healthy Vegetarian Pregnancy
Having a vegetarian pregnancy is perfectly healthy, and a balanced, varied diet can give you everything you need. There are a lot of mixed messages and pressure put upon women when pregnant and it can sometimes become overwhelming. I’ve gathered up some research and here are my top tips for a healthy veggie pregnancy. Eat the rainbow Eat from…
Butternut Squash, Spinach & Pine Nut Tacos With Spicy Beetroot Relish
I love these mini vegetarian tacos. Anything that you eat with your fingers always feel like a treat to me and the combination of the sweet, sticky squash with the zingy beetroot dip is so satisfying it hurts. These little treats are perfect to share with friends or for a healthy light lunch. They would be…