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Eating For Quality When Pregnant

There is a common misconception while pregnant, that eating for two means you need to consume more food. While pregnant you only need 250 -300 more calories then you do before you were pregnant. Chances are if you are eating a typical American diet you are getting way over the daily calories needed even without a baby growing inside. Instead of worrying about eating enough food, focus more on its value. Everything you put in your mouth goes right into your babys development, forming the structure from which they will grow. The healthier you eat the better you will feel and the stronger your body will be to support your pregnancy. You can shift your awareness simply asking yourself these two questions: How is this food feeding me? How is this fueling my babys development?

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Crazy Delicious Kale Pesto Recipe

The following recipe was originally published onRebelGrain.com. Visit the website for more great ideas and cooking tips! I love pesto.Pesto, for me, brings back memories of my junior year in Italy. Of friends and laughs and love and long, lingering dinners where wed hang our legs over the Arno bridge at sunset and dream of the future.Pesto is divine.I dont often make pesto in the wintertime since basil …

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The Year We Had Two Thanksgivings

My most cherished Thanksgiving took place several years ago, when my children were all under 10. At that point, most of our Thanksgivings had been at home. My husband and I both hate to venture out on Thanksgiving weekend. We especially despise traveling with three kids who relish bickering in public places like airports and relatives houses. So for years we stayed put. We usually entertained a mlange of friends and family with a simple, casual meal and a lot of football playing and TV watching.

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Eggtastic Breakfast Sandwich

This is by far my favorite breakfast sandwich that Ive ever had, and I make it! The biggest problem Ive noticed with breakfast sandwiches served at restaurants, is they lack flavor. Every AM sandy should have some sort of aioli or sauce. If you want to taste heaven, try this recipe: Eggtastic Breakfast Sandwich Ingredients