Snack Alert! A quick snack to make, eat, and have easily accessible- especially during those early days with a newborn and/or breastfeeding or even after you are out of the baby stage but always on the go! Try this amazing, no-bake, cookie recipe that meets all of those requirements (and can introduce peanuts to your baby early on, possibly reducing the risk of allergies later! *) Ingredients: ½ cup peanut butter ¼ cup maple syrup (or agave) ¼ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon vanilla

Eating a healthy and balanced diet is important for all of life but during pregnancy many women pay extra attention to their diet. In part 1 of our Perfect Pregnancy Foods series we have highlighted 11 veggies along with their benefits. Broccoli: raw, steamed, roasted, grilled, or stir-fried Contains Folate which helps prevent neural tube defects and defects of the spinal cord Contains high levels of Antioxidants Contains Fiber for digestive health Green Beans: Steam, boil,

On this Tasty Tuesday we are full of sunshine but also full of a cold snap! If the cold snap has you down, perk up with this vibrantly colored tomato salad! It screams beautiful weather and is a fresh view of what is soon to come. Tomato Salad is so easy yet so delicious. It can be eaten as a meal, a snack, a side, a topping, an appetizer, really quite versatile! One of my favorite parts about it is you only need a cutting board, a knife, a bowl, and a spoon! Easy to mak

My husband and I recently ate lunch at a local vegan restaurant. He ordered their pad thai and I had their falafel. They were both good, but his was better and I have thought about ever since. Luckily, my father-in-law sent me a veggie spiralizer for Christmas and I have been experimenting with my own version. The "Zoodle" has become pretty popular, but really not that easy to make unless you have a spiralizer. You can use a vegetable peeler, but it is time consuming and

This Greek couscous salad is one of my favorite go to dishes for a fairly quick and easy meal or side dish. I almost always have the ingredients in my cabinet or close enough to all of them to make it. Because this recipe can be tweaked for personal preference and available ingredients, it is usually a crowd favorite! THE COUSCOUS: Prepare the couscous according to the package. This takes 10 minutes or less total! Boil water with EVOO, pour in couscous, stir, remove from

Simple and delicious for energy is my go to on snacks. My favorite is a delicious smoothie that is a big hit in my house, children included. It contains lots of vitamins and nutrients. I like to use my Nutribullet but it can be made in any type of blender. Ingrediants ½ cup water 1-2 handfuls of spinach- Approximately 1 cup 2-4 Strawberries (can be fresh or frozen) 1/3 c blueberries (can be fresh or frozen) 3-5 Ice cubes Blend well and drink! This is a perfect snack f

I recently had a delicious fall quinoa salad from the 16th Street Bakery in East Nashville. I loved it so much I have created my own version. Quinoa is a great food for postpartum with 5 grams of protein this gluten free grain satisfies more than traditional rice. Pair this whole grain with cranberries, brussel sprouts, walnuts and goat cheese and you have beautiful fall salad that is sure to satisfy. Brussel sprouts contain not only essential nutrients for our bodies, but al