Today we have a guest post from Katie Moore of Moore from Katie who is very passionate about healthy living and healthy pregnancies. Her Smoothie recipe looks delicious!
As mothers, we all want the best for
our children. We want to do all we can to protect them and ensure
their health and happiness. Most of us also want to set good examples
and take care of ourselves, so we're better able to take care of our
families. For me, making healthy lifestyle choices throughout my
pregnancy was the first step in being a good parent.
I first took an active role in my
own health during my pregnancy with my daughter. Like most first-time
expectant mommies, I was extremely nervous at the thought of
carrying, giving birth to and raising a baby. And since I'd never
really been around babies prior to my pregnancy, I had no idea what I
was doing! I started by talking to my obstetrician about all the
ways I could protect my and my baby's health. He gave it to me
straight and let me know that there were a few lifestyle changes I
desperately needed to make. He also give me advice about
everything pregnancy related, from changes in my body, to delivery
options, to cord blood
banking!
Diet was my first order of business. My doctor
talked to me about essential vitamins and minerals as well as the
possibility of pregnancy-related deficiencies. He prescribed a
prenatal
multivitamin, but recommended I get the bulk of my nutrition
through a balanced, natural diet. He also told me about the
importance of organic foods, explaining the health benefits of foods
free of pesticides, dyes and other potentially harmful chemicals.
Upon further research, I knew that an organic diet was definitely the
best choice during pregnancy. I made the switch to organic produce
and began experiencing higher energy levels and an improved sense of
overall well being. For the first time as an expectant mom, I felt
peace of mind. I knew that I was doing my part in protecting my
baby's health and development.
My search for tasty
organic recipes led to my discovery of smoothies. I learned that
these delicious concoctions were the best way of getting several
servings of fruits and vegetables in one sitting. I was also pleased
to find that there is virtually no end to the combinations of flavors
and benefits provided by fruit and veggie smoothies. For example,
recipes like the one below can be tweaked and adjusted but will
always pack a powerful punch of flavor and nutrition. Plus,
preparation is so easy!
Organic Banana Berry Smoothie
2 cups of purified water or
organic milk
1 organic banana
1 cup of raw organic veggies
(Greens like spinach, chard, kale and romaine lettuce are great for
smoothies!)
2 tablespoons of organic peanut or
almond butter
1 to 2 cups of wild or organic
berries
1/2 cup pineapple
-
1 cup ice (optional)
- Just throw all the ingredients in a food
processor, blend and serve!
I enjoyed my all-natural pregnancy
lifestyle so much that I've continued it for the past few years. I
feel good knowing that my children understand the importance of
all-natural and organic foods and products. I know our lifestyle is
healthy and we're all the happier because of it!
Katie is an active blogger who discusses the
topics of, motherhood, children, fitness, health and all other things
Mommy. She enjoys writing, blogging, and meeting new people! To
connect with Katie contact her via her blog, Moore
From Katie or her twitter, @moorekm26