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Why Consume Coconut Oil During Pregnancy?

Staying active and getting the proper nutrition is so important during pregnancy. With food aversions, pregnancy cravings, and the dreadful non-stop tiredness, I know it’s hard, but so worth it for both you and your baby.Now that I’m almost 36 weeks pregnant, I’m especially focusing on incorporating healthy fats such as coconut oil and omega-3 rich foods into my daily diet, along with lean proteins, carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables.There are so many benefits of consuming coconut oil during pregnancy and I highly recommend anyone to start during their first trimester. Here’s why –Natural Energy – Coconut oil has helped tremendously […]

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Healthy Game Day Recipes

If you’re like me, you’re probably already pre-planning what to make for the big game on Sunday! I personally don’t have too much interest in football, but I sure do love to entertain! Football Sunday’s are a great time to socialize with friends and of course, eat good food! I usually love to indulge in greasy appetizers and sweet desserts, but I have had a few requests to keep food on the healthier side for our upcoming event. I’m actually super excited to be making healthier options so I don’t go overboard with the weight gain on Monday morning. For […]

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Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

With the New Year being just a few days away, I’m taking the time to reflect a lot on myself and start making resolutions for 2016. Looking back on this year, it has definitely been a busy one, which leaves us all neglecting ourselves in some way. I have done a great job at being healthy; however there are some areas that I would love to improve on – starting Friday! Self-improvement is key in my book since you should always be trying to better yourself and keep your level of happiness high. Take the time to reflect on what […]

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