I’ve always been a bit of a fitness freak. I live, eat, breathe the shit! Friends who know me know I work hard to stay in shape so when my body transformed over my pregnancy, I had to learn to accept it. But then I realised that fitness and health is not about how you […]
Archive | May, 2016
Swimming right till the end of 3rd Trimester!
Anyone who tells you you should not swim at the end of your third trimester, or should not work out in water, is absolute bollocks. When you do exercises in water, your abdominal muscles are engaged and lengthened because they’re working to keep you balanced. And the buoyancy of the water actually makes it easier […]
Watermelon are a Pregnant Woman’s best friend!
I love watermelon. Heck I love most fruits really, and thank God I married a man who’s as mad about fruits as I am. If you’re pregnant, the benefits are even more fabulous. Watermelon eases heartburn and reduces swelling; its high water content (92 percent) and fruit sugars can help alleviate morning sickness and dehydration; […]
Vitamin D in Pregnancy Can Reduce Child Allergies
Did you know, that taking sufficient Vitamin D in Pregnancy Can Reduce Child Allergies? According to a recent study, consuming more vitamin D during pregnancy could help reduce your child’s risk of being born with allergies. According to the researchers, women should eat vitamin D-rich foods such as fish, eggs, dairy products, mushrooms and cereals.. […]