Showing posts with label #fiber. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #fiber. Show all posts

Monday, December 17, 2012

Quick Tips to eating healthy when Pregnant

Making smart food choices can help you have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby!


Don't skip breakfast! If you are feeling sick, start with 100% whole-grain toast. Eat more food later in the morning. 

Eat foods high in fiber! Veggies, fruits, whole grains, and beans. (Green Peas, Broccoli  Raspberries, Pears, Whole-wheat Spaghetti, Oatmeal, Black Beans, Lentils)

Choose healthy snacks! Low-fat Greek yogurt with fruit, or low-fat cottage cheese with fruit, whole wheat crackers and low-fat cheese, fresh veggie platter with peanut butter.

Limit your caffeine! Try having flavored water or just water instead of soda! Drink decaf tea or coffee. 

Monday, October 8, 2012

Looking to boost your immunity this season??

9 Power foods to help give your immunity a kick start and running great!


  1. Yogurt (with Live Active Cultures)
  2. Oats and Barley (fiber)
  3. Garlic (helps fight infection and bacteria)
  4. Fish (vitamin D and omega-3)
  5. Chicken Soup (the salty broth keep the mucus thin)
  6. Green Tea (amino acid)
  7. Beef (zinc)
  8. Sweet Potatoes (vitamin A) 
  9. Mushrooms (increase white blood cells)