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Holistically Minded Approach to Pregnancy, Labor and Postpartum Care

Holistically Minded Approach to Pregnancy, Labor and Postpartum Care

by ashleysed | Mar 7, 2019 | Holistic Healthcare, Kids, Lifestyle

Warning to men readers! It would be great for you to read this so you know what your partner’s amazing body goes through, but keep in mind I am not sugar coating anything. So what does a holistic approach to pregnancy, labor and postpartum care even mean? Holistically...

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It’s no secret. I truly practice what I preach It’s no secret. I truly practice what I preach and balance my blood sugar often with my Kitchen Sink Belly Bowls. I try to share them with you often, even when they aren’t pretty or make perfect sense because they have the most random assortment of food ever 🤪. But this one you guys, it was delicious and beautiful and took very little effort because I relied on my staples. As part of my Well Belly Nourishment course, I teach people how to pair nutrient dense foods together to balance blood sugar and support the gut, so you will be left energized and feeling great. And I promise it doesn’t have to take a lot of effort. I also teach you how to do a little bit of prep each week and always have a few staples on hand to through a meal together very easily. Next week I have some really exciting news so make sure to stay tuned! In the mean time, what is featured in this bowl: - Meal prepped root veggie hash - Meal prepped hard boiled egg with a little chipotle mayo, fermented sauerkraut and everything but the bagel seasoning - A big green salad topped with peptia seeds, broccoli sprouts and fermented radishes - Macadamia nuts rich in healthy fats - Few slices of salty prosciutto Total plant points: 12! Bookmark this one for later! #kitchensinkbellybowl #balanceyourbloodsugar #careforyourgut #plantpoints #plantbased #plantpower #veggieloaded #veggieheavy #fiberfueled #eatyourveggies #eatforhealth #eathealthy #easymealideas #eattherainbow
May not be a crowd pleaser with this one because I May not be a crowd pleaser with this one because I know Smarty Pants are popular but I wanted to share some upgraded options. What Smarty pants does well is no artificial colors, sweeteners, flavors, preservatives, no high fructose corn syrup, GMO free and 3rd party lab tested. What I would like to see improved is the 5 grams of sugar, which is as much as an Oreo cookie. No 5 grams isn’t detrimental for our kids, but that is just in their vitamin. Then add that to what is in their yogurt, ketchup, chocolate milk, processed crackers, bread and so on - and this isn’t even including any fun sweet treats. Did you know kids are supposed to have less than 25 for the day? I have two other favorite children’s multivitamins that I am sharing with you today. One chewable and one liquid. As you consider your options, I will leave you with my ideal world wish list ❤️ Absolute must: ☑️No artificial colors ☑️No artificial flavors ☑️No artificial sweeteners ☑️No artificial fillers or preservatives ☑️Lab tested for quality assurance (don’t want to waste your money or be causing more harm than good!) Ideally, also: ☑️Zero sugar or very low ☑️Methylated bioavailable form of B12 and folate (you will noticed methyl_____ in parentheses on the supplemental facts) My kids are personally loving hiya right now. As a mom who also tries to make eco-friendly choices as often as I can, another thing I love about this company is they send you a glass container and then with subsequent orders just send you a refillable pouch. @hiyahealth is direct consumer purchasing only via their website, but I do have a link in my profile for 50% off the first bottle (link under discount codes). #kidsvitamins #kidvitamins #supplementsforkids #vitaminsforkids #qualitysupplements #supportourkids
Vacation + food tips! We love traveling and eatin Vacation + food tips! We love traveling and eating local food to the area we are in, but if I am not careful I end up not feeling great because I am having more alcohol, more sweets, more French fries and all the fun vacation foods, right?! Sharing some of my tips.... Before leaving: ◾️Locate a grocery store near by. A lot of times, this is by the airport and we hit it first thing when we land. ◾️Brainstorm a few easy healthy breakfast, snacks, easy lunch and dinner options. ◾️Pack a few staples like @paleovalley meat sticks and @superfoodshot. I also usually pack a small bag of oats to mix with fruit, nut butter and shredded carrots for an easy balanced breakfast or snack. (Buying oatmeal there is usually a big bag and we don’t need it all) ◾️Bring digestive enzymes to help your body digest food that may be more difficult such as carby and fatty foods. ◾️Don’t forget some activated charcoal and Digestzen essential oil in case you get a belly ache. ◾️I plan my meals for the days when we are back home BEFORE we even leave. That way I know when we get home, we can get back to normal and not need to rely on eating out more. Make sure to have some easy meals like meatballs, already cooked chicken breast or veggie patties that can be pulled from the freezer that first night with a side of some frozen veggies. I also make sure to have some avocado, nuts, and kraut available in the fridge. On the trip: ◾️First and foremost, enjoy and feel no guilt! ◾️I start my day with my loaded coffee (MCT oil and collagen) to help set my body up right for the day. ◾️When eating out, start the meal with a salad and basic vinaigrette. ◾️Try to have some meals you are eating at home. We pick fan favorites like tacos and snacky meals that are easy to assemble and everyone likes. Once home: ◾️Have a day built in where you can get to the store and get your house restocked ASAP. ◾️Rely on My Kitchen Sink Belly Bowls to help stop the cravings that may have developed while on vacation. Photo is the boys enjoying Hawaiian shaved ice! Have you had it before? So good! They add a scoop of ice cream underneath! (PS- me and my youngest shared 🤪)
More snack ideas! I often get asked what I snack More snack ideas! I often get asked what I snack on. Honestly I don’t snack much. When I finally learned how to balance my blood sugar and build meals to support that, I find I am full for 4-6 hours and don’t feel hungry for a snack. There are definitely times where I still want something though and today I am sharing a few of my favorites. These are adult and kid approved, so no need to make your kids a separate snack! 🔹Cucumber slices with everything but the bagel seasoning and a side of raw almonds 🔹Dried (unsweetened) apple chips with raw pecans 🔹Apple slices with nut butter 🔹Raw carrot sticks with Bitchin’ chipotle dip (this dip is spicy, but they have other flavors too) 🔹Hard boiled egg with chipotle mayo, raw fermented sauerkraut and everything but the bagel seasoning (EBBS) 🔹Smoothie loaded with veggies, and adequate amounts of fat, protein and fiber 🔹Avocado slices with EBBS 🔹Yogurt parfait with nut butter, homemade strawberry jam, fresh berries (I stir chia seeds into the yogurt) 🔹Canned salmon salad and crackers 🔹@paleovalley meat stick and bell peppers Bookmark this for your next afternoon snack! PS - you can bulk these up and make them a meal #snackideas #snackideasforkids #kidssnacks #kidssnackideas #grownupsnacks #healthysnacks #healthysnackoptions #healthiersnacks #balanceyourbloodsugar #supportyourbody #familysnack #snacktime
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