Mindful Matters & Delectable Dishes for a Happy & Healthy Family
This powerhouse green smoothie will always be a part of my pregnancy. When Haydar was going through cancer I was pregnant with Saleh and I remember waking up every morning at 6 am to make him this smoothie recommended by his holistic doctor. It was enough for us both and that’s how it became a part of my pregnancy diet. Probably one of the best things that came out of him having cancer. So it only made sense for me to incorporate this into my diet for pregnancy #2….
Ahhhhh week 34. We’re in the pregnancy home stretch now which means I need to amp up my date game before those contractions begin. Pregnant moms are probably all too familiar with the phrase “Be sure to eat your dates!” and with good reason! Research has found that dates help stimulate uterine contractions and reduce postpartum hemorrhaging. They are loaded with fiber, minerals, and vitamins, and they work really well as a natural sweetener, a healthy alternative to sugar for use in recipes. On top of all that, they are also a great natural energy booster!…
Hummus is a must have food in my fridge at all times. It’s packed with protein and healthy fats. I love to have it with toast and eggs in the mornings, in my rice bowl mixes, as a standalone snack with veggies, or as a replacement for when I’ve run out of homemade mayo. The two key ingredients for hummus are chickpeas and tahini. Tahini is made from sesame seeds which are a healthy fat that should be incorporated into your diet. Chickpeas are a great source of plant-based protein loaded with fiber, iron, zinc and B vitamins. This might explain why it’s included in so many healing diets.…
Anyone else crave something sweet after a nice workout? Story of my life! It always made me feel guilty, so instead of wallowing in that guilt I decided to come up with a guilt free snack (honey and healthy fats!) that satisfied my post-workout cravings. Say hello to these no bake Chocolate Coconut Peanut Butter Cookies!…