Pregnancy: All About Morning Sickness
There is nothing more exciting than to see a positive sign on a pregnancy test and know that in 9 months you will be holding a sweet little babe in your arms. You may have a few weeks of bliss and then without warning, you join the ‘Queasy Club’. Studies show that 75% of women will experience what is known as morning sickness. The term is definitely misleading since the nausea and vomiting can effect you morning, noon, night or all three! Every woman is a little different, but being a 3rd time expectant mother and definitely effected by morning sickness, I thought I would share some of my knowledge about the subject. My current pregnancy has definitely been the worst as far as morning sickness which according to different sources is not common. Morning sickness is more common and tends to be more severe in first pregnancies, although generalities never seem to be true for pregnant women and I have found a lot of women are more sick with subsequent pregnancies than they were with their first.
Of all of the remedies, helpful tips, foods to eat or avoid – the best thing that I had during my morning sickness bout was my husband! Wow – how would I have survived without him!?! My best advice to you is to seek support and don’t be afraid to ask for help! As women I think we want to be independent and feel like we can do it all, but sometimes we just can’t and it is OK. It will make a world of different for you, especially if you have other children.
Spinach Pancakes
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These pancakes are very easy to make and delicious. The outside is brown, crisp and very tasty while the inside tastes like garlicky spinach. The eggs simply hold it all together. You can substitute spinach with zucchini or leftover cooked broccoli. Serve with brown rice and a green salad for a wonderful vegetarian meal.
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Corn Cakes
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These vegetarian corn cakes are rich and filling. It comes together easily and quickly. It can be served in 30 minutes. Serve as a main course with a green salad or as an appetizer with salsa.
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Zucchini Cakes
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Here’s a golden, crispy zucchini cake. It can easily be an appetizer, with some dressing and a little crushed red pepper as well as a main dish, with brown rice and roasted baby carrots. This is a good way to get your kids to eat more vegetable. Enjoy!
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3 Ways to Use Your Garden Zucchini
Every year I say to myself ‘You must write down to grow LESS zucchini for next year’. And somehow the next spring I always bypass that note to myself and grow the exact same amount: too much! This year I was determined to not let it go to waste. We came up with our 3 favorite ways to use up our zucchini:
#1: Shred and Freeze
Curried Pumpkin Soup
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The flavor combinations in this creamy yet light soup are complex, but making it is very easy. When you ladle this soup into individual bowls, swirl a dollop of sour cream or yogurt into the soup.
Healthy Living Guide: Seattle
The beautiful city of Seattle sits on the Puget Sound in Northern Washington. Best known for the iconic Space Needle and Pike Place Market as well as the breath-taking surrounding scenery of the Olympic Mountains, San Juan Islands and the Kitsap Peninsula, there is no doubt that Seattle is extremely picturesque. It also offers an endless amount of outdoor activities ranging from kayaking in the sound and skiing at Mt. Rainer to hiking the Sammamish River Trail and picnicking in St. Edward Park.
If you’re planning a trip to Seattle (and you should!) check out a few of our favorite healthy restaurants and markets in the area. Not in the great Northwest? Check out our Healthy Living Guide Series for options in or near your city!