Isabella wanted to make sure her diet supplied all the nutrients her developing baby needed when she discovered she was pregnant. Emphasizing clean eating, Isabella created a variety of tasty and nouraging dishes.
A breakfast smoothie loaded with goodness is one of her regular favorites. “I toss spinach, Greek yogurt, a banana, chia seeds, and almond milk,” she explains.
“It’s a terrific way to get in some greens first thing in the morning.” She occasionally tosses a handful of berries for extra sweetness.
Her Quinoa and Avocado Salad is usually lunch. Isabella tosses chopped cucumbers, avocado, quinoa cooked with cherry tomatoes, olive oil and lemon juice. She says, “Quinoa is high in protein and essential nutrients, perfect for pregnancy.”
Dinner’s Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry comforts her. Red lentils, sweet potatoes, coconut milk, and warming spices including turmeric and cumin are all combined in this recipe. “It’s rich in iron and fiber, which are absolutely vital during pregnancy,” Isabella says.
Isabella keeps things basic for snacks with fresh fruit, almonds, and homemade energy bites created from oats, peanut butter, and a little honey. “I usually have something healthy on hand to prevent grabbing for processed foods,” she says.
To help with nausea, Isabella also emphasizes the need of drinking enough water and eating little, frequent meals. She counsels “Listen to your body and focus on whole, unprocessed foods.”
Isabella shows with these dishes that pregnant clean eating is not difficult. She beams, “It’s about nourishing yourself and your baby with love and care.”
