| sked quite often by moms-to-be what they should be | | | | B-complex and potassium. Asparagus in particular is |
| eating during pregnancy. I love talking to women about | | | | the food highest in glutathione - a critical anticarcinogen. |
| this because it brings up really good memories of just | | | | 7) Sprouts: contain protein, enzymes, vitamin C and |
| feeling fantastic about what I was putting in my body | | | | some B vitamins. |
| everyday! I loved how I ate during both pregnancies. In | | | | 8) Fatty fish or Non-toxic fish oil supplement: Provides |
| fact, when I get stuck in a "food rut", or I know I've | | | | essential fatty acids for your chemical/emotional |
| been getting off track, I basically go back to preparing | | | | balance as well as your baby's brain and neurological |
| my favorite foods from pregnancy. | | | | development. |
| My 12 favorite power foods were, and still are: | | | | I kept trying... but I just can't stand fish! Instead, I guzzled |
| 1) Avocados: they're loaded with mono-unsaturated | | | | TONS of pure fish oil throughout both pregnancies... |
| fats, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin E, folic acid, lutein and | | | | even more during post-partum. You have to make |
| protein. I especially enjoyed these in my first pregnancy | | | | sure it's NON-toxic, ultra-refined, pharmaceutical grade... |
| when I was following a vegetarian lifestyle. | | | | whatever your preferred brand calls it to make sure |
| 2) Beans and legumes: great source of fiber, zinc and | | | | there is NO MERCURY in it. You get what you pay |
| protein. They strengthen the kidneys and adrenals and | | | | for with this one. Spend a little more to invest in the |
| therefore promote physical growth and development. I | | | | safest brain building nutrient you could possibly provide |
| LOVE beans! I thought for sure that at least one of | | | | for you and your baby. |
| my babies would come out looking like a chickpea, | | | | 9) Raw nuts: great source of vitamin E, magnesium, |
| black bean or green pea! I just couldn't get enough of | | | | mono-unsaturated fats. Almonds are like the King of |
| them! | | | | Nuts! They are anticarcinogenic, lower cholesterol, |
| 3) Berries: nature's source of antioxidants, vitamins and | | | | alkalinize the entire system, while supporting the |
| phytonutrients. God's candy! Look for organic, fresh | | | | digestive and nervous systems. They are a very good |
| and seasonal whenever possible. | | | | source of protein, several B vitamins, CALCIUM, iron, |
| 4) Dark leafy greens: Vitamins A and C, folic acid, fiber, | | | | potassium and phosphorus. |
| antioxidants and CALCIUM. | | | | 10) Organic, grass-fed or hormone & antibiotic |
| 5) Eggs: protein, vitamin A, iron. If you purchase | | | | free bison and chicken. My two meats of choice... get |
| omega-3 or DHA enhanced eggs, you also benefit | | | | a clean source of your favorites. Excellent protein, iron |
| from the essential fatty acids content, Many grocers | | | | and zinc source. |
| now carry organic, free-range eggs... worth the price | | | | 11) Sweet potatoes: great source of vitamins A and E. |
| and effort to decrease your toxicity and increase your | | | | 12) Organic kefir and yogurt: provide beneficial probiotic |
| purity during this important time of growing a human | | | | bacteria, calcium and protein. |
| being inside you! | | | | My nutritional focus during pregnancy and postpartum |
| 6) Green veggies: broccoli & asparagus, especially. | | | | was to get enough pure protein, greens and omega-3, |
| Yum. It's no wonder my daughter asked for broccoli | | | | DHA in particular. On the days I wasn't too sure if my |
| on her 2nd Christmas... she came by it naturally! These | | | | food would achieve those 3 goals, I'd mix a smoothie |
| two power veggies are loaded with calcium (broccoli | | | | with my favorite protein (Dream Protein - see my |
| has almost as much as whole milk and it's better | | | | favorite links for free samples), Greens First (ditto) and |
| absorbed), vitamin C, E and A, selenium, zinc, | | | | Innate Choice fish oil. All bases were covered! |