6 Simple Foods To Energize Your Pregnancy

February is all about the things we can do to make ourselves {and others} feel more #loved and one of the most important ways to show yourself some love is by choosing foods that energize your mind, body and soul - especially when you're expecting! We spoke to our Holistic Nutritionist, Michelle Tirmandi on her top 6 foods for greater energy when you're pregnant, here's what she said:​

Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate is a source of antioxidants, plus it is loaded with magnesium making it a healthy indulgence!

Eggs

Eggs are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet, eggs boast a ton of benefits including choline for brain health and high quality protein.

Avocados

Avocados are filled with healthy heart and skin loving fats, their creamy texture is perfect to add to toast, smoothies, or salads. They are also high in fibre, vitamin C helping the body to detox and support healthy immunity. ​

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil is loaded with powerfully medium chain triglycerides, it can help with energy and is a healthy cooking fat too

Berries

Berries are a powerful source of antioxidants, they taste incredible and they are easy to fit into most peoples' diets. Enjoy them in smoothies, oatmeal, salads and eat them alone. 

Almonds

Almonds are loaded with healthy fats, antioxidants, fibre, magnesium and are a very portable delicious snack!

Looking for a perfect way to start your day?

Try Michelle's recipe for Raspberry Almond Overnight Oats

Ingredients
3/4  cup steel cut oats (or regular oats) 
3/4 cup almond  or coconut milk
1 cup frozen raspberries (or any type of berry)
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2  tablespoons ground flaxseed
1  tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
1  tablespoon almond butter (or any nut butter) 

Directions
Combine almond milk, almond butter, maple syrup, frozen raspberries, cinnamon into a bowl and stir.
Mix in oats and stir until well combined with liquid.
Store overnight in fridge in one large container with lid.
​Stir the flaxseed in before eating.

Enjoy!!

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