26 week bump Over the past few years, I’ve become much more conscious about eating real, whole foods; so when I began my research on preparing for pregnancy and a well-balanced, healthy diet kept popping up, I already felt somewhat prepared. I still listened to podcasts and read more on what exact nutrients I needed to ensure I was incorporating them into my day to day regimen, because diet is SO critical to fetal development. I focused on including good fats, lean proteins, and carbohydrates low on the glycemic index, along with foods rich in iron, fiber, and antioxidants. I also began heavily cutting back on alcohol, caffeine and anything that might have high levels of refined sugar. I introduced this way of eating ...
Peanut Butter Chocolate Oatmeal
This is dessert for breakfast and I'm 100% on board. Mixing cacao powder with milk, makes this oatmeal decadently delicious, adding all the chocolately flavor you could want, but with more nutrients and less calories than chocolate chips. Cacao powder, if you're not familiar, is made by cold pressing cocoa beans and is extremely high in antioxidants, magnesium, iron, and calcium (heating the beans and processing gives you cocoa powder). Pure cacao powder, similar to dark chocolate has more of a bitter profile and promotes good heart health. If you haven't been adding cacao powder to your oatmeal, smoothies or yogurt, you should definitely give it a try. To elevate this dish, I decided to also add in some sautéed banana, but this ...
Refined Sugar Free Apple Crisp
These past few weeks have been quiet in the Reynolds household as we gear up for the Holiday's ahead and as temperatures drop, I am all about staying in, cozying up and hibernating. This past weekend as it hit a low of 35° in Brooklyn, Tim and I did just that. I recipe tested, we cleaned the apartment, snuggled with Summit and caught up on the newest season of Jack Ryan (love me some John Krasinski). One of the recipes I've been dying to test is this gluten free, refined sugar free apple crisp. Apple crisps are hands down one of my favorite desserts, so coming up with a 'cleaner' version has been on my list for some time. I first tested the topping for this to add to Simple Mill's Pumpkin Bread mix, in this Pumpkin Chocolate Crumb ...
Easy Chocolate Clusters
I've always had a sweet tooth, especially for anything that involves chocolate. In an effort to not overindulge however, I love making little treats that are both poppable and satisfying (also check out my Frozen Banana Bites). ...
15 Minute Pumpkin Oatmeal
Stoneware soup bowl by Etsy Seller, AaronsburgPottery Every Autumn my mom makes this oatmeal and it’s such a comforting way to start the day. Along with being absolutely delicious this dish is also highly nutritious and easy to whip up. Win-win-win! So, what makes this dish so nutritious you might ask? Let’s break it down… Rolled Oats Rolled oats are an excellent source of iron, soluble fiber (meaning they keep you full longer), vitamins (such as folate, vitamin B and zinc), and protein. They are considered to be one of the healthiest whole grains available and boast a number of health benefits. Along with lowering the risk of heart disease, incorporating oats into your diet has been shown to lower cholesterol, reduce ...
