Month: December 2017
5 Essential (and Achievable) Self-Care Practices For The New Year
Jan 2nd, I’m starting a 10 day fitness challenge #BBNYNY18! It’s the New Year, New You possibility to set yourself up for a year of accomplished goals and happiness. Sign up at BrookeBurke.com If fitness is on your list of changes, I’ve got you covered and I’m ready to help you step into your best…
Brooke Burke’s Lentil Soup Recipe
I absolutely love lentil soup!Not only is it a great source of iron, but it’s tasty and my kids love it, too! Ingredients: 1 onion 3 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 bag of dried lentils 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 bullion cube 3 bay leaves water Directions: Chop up your onion and garlic, nice and fine. Saut together, starting with the onion and then adding the garlic after 3 minutes.
How Much Milk Should a Healthy Baby Have?
For the first year of life, breast milk or formula provides the bulk of your baby’s nutrition, even after he begins eating solid foods. As a mother, you may worry whether your baby is drinking enough — or too much. Your baby’s appetite may vary from day to day and may be completely different from another baby’s appetite — all of this is normal.
Politics and Autism
One of my son’s obsessions is politics. Politics? How did that happen? Well, for history class last year, he had to watch the presidential debates. Also, his dad and I talked a lot of politics, especially around the time of the elections. Then, the election didn’t go the way we were hoping. We were disappointed,…
The Best Day of Your Cycle to Get Pregnant
You and your partner have made the decision. It’s time to start “trying” to get pregnant. For best results, narrow down the day you ovulate–that is, the time you release an egg. An egg only spends a day seeking sperm with which to unite, and the day you ovulate is your most fertile. Three to five days before the egg’s release is also a good time to try, as sperm can survive that long. Instead of avoiding those magical days in the middle of your cycle, embrace them, and each other.