Do I have a treat to share with you! Here is a recipe for a sweet and yet still healthy for you treat while you are pregnant. One you can indulge in over and over again and not feel guilty - on the contrary you will feel good about what good things you are giving your baby and your body.
I love to make frozen fruit yogurt pops and they are easy to make. The local kids love them too and I have not told them they are healthy for them!
Here is all you will need: Do not add sugar - it's not needed!
Popsicle Maker
Fruit Juice
Plain Non-Fat Yogurt
Fruit of your choice
Blender
All you do is peel (if needed) and cut up some fruit you love - for example 2 bananas, several fresh straw berries, and a kiwi.
Drop them into your blender
Pour in about 8 oz of 100% fruit juice (lets use apple juice)
Scoop in about 1 - 1 1/2 cups of plain white yogurt
Now blend until smooth! You can modify to your preferred thickness
You can even pour some into a cup for a fresh smoothie while you wait! Pour your mixture into your pop maker put into your freezer and let freeze. Now wait until frozen and next time you feel like a creamy, smooth, sweet treat - just take one out of your freezer and hold under warm water to loosen it out of the plastic and serve.
You will get many of your needed vitamins and calcium too. You can get less sugar and more healthy into your body! Enjoy!
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Review: Coffee and Tea while pregnant - try this!
I am not a medical professional - you should always consult with a medical professional before making any changes in your diet.
Are you pregnant and love your coffee and/or tea? Will giving up that morning routine be hard on you? Will getting exercise in the morning to wake you up instead not be something you will have time for or the ability to do? Well do I have a review for you! First please take a moment to read my important coffee and tea article before continuing.
So, now I am sure you are wondering why I would be reviewing a coffee/tea company. The answer is simple: I want to provide all my readers with as much help on their 9 month journey with their growing unborn child. I want your journey to be a happy and healthy one for both you and your unborn child.
First off, I am not much of a coffee drinker - and that is a very important message to you coffee lovers. I personally do not care for the taste of most coffee products out there. My favorite and generally only coffee product that I drink is a Java Chip Frappachino from Star Bucks - to me that is like a nice gourmet slice of chocolate cheesecake! Yummy - So, you could imaging the idea of giving up my once a month treat was not an easy one - but with the exception of two encounters at a local Star Bucks I made the sacrifice. And, even on those two encounters I shared the lovely drink with my husband as not to get to much caffeine. And, yes I felt so guilty that that whole day and next day I worried if my baby was going to be OK. Sounds a bit much, I know - but in life I have found even the smallest choices can turn out to be the ones that can come back on me the hardest.
And, so I took a "healthier for you" coffee challenge (no I am not pregnant, but I am breastfeeding my 5 month old) courtesy of Lisa, from healthydrinkandmore.com. I tried the Gourmet Latté Coffee and I really loved it! One of the best things I liked about it was how smooth it was and most importantly I wasn't left with a harsh aftertaste that just stuck around. I found the taste very pleasant and the strength not to strong and not weak at all. I can defiantly recommend this coffee for anyone who loves coffee or even for those who are a light coffee drinker like me.
This coffee I tried today was individually packaged by serving size to help assure freshness and you can even take it on the go with you. So, when you are at work or just out - you can just add to hot water and enjoy! And for light casual drinkers like myself, you can just make a fresh cup when you wish to have one.
What about the caffeine?
OG coffee contains less caffeine than decaf coffee, the Ganoderma mushroom is the source of natural, organic energy. Wow, who would've thought that you can get your coffee from something better and healthier for you than coffee beans! So, now you can replace your coffee for something you would think was your coffee and feel better about your body and how your unborn baby is doing.
More reasons to switch - Did you know that Ganoderma is actually healthy for you and your unborn baby?! I was a little surprised myself by the research I have done. Why not read for yourself:
More information on Ganoderma:
Can I take Ganoderma during pregnancy?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganoderma
Is ganoderma good for pregnent lady?
So, now I am sure you are wondering why I would be reviewing a coffee/tea company. The answer is simple: I want to provide all my readers with as much help on their 9 month journey with their growing unborn child. I want your journey to be a happy and healthy one for both you and your unborn child.
First off, I am not much of a coffee drinker - and that is a very important message to you coffee lovers. I personally do not care for the taste of most coffee products out there. My favorite and generally only coffee product that I drink is a Java Chip Frappachino from Star Bucks - to me that is like a nice gourmet slice of chocolate cheesecake! Yummy - So, you could imaging the idea of giving up my once a month treat was not an easy one - but with the exception of two encounters at a local Star Bucks I made the sacrifice. And, even on those two encounters I shared the lovely drink with my husband as not to get to much caffeine. And, yes I felt so guilty that that whole day and next day I worried if my baby was going to be OK. Sounds a bit much, I know - but in life I have found even the smallest choices can turn out to be the ones that can come back on me the hardest.
And, so I took a "healthier for you" coffee challenge (no I am not pregnant, but I am breastfeeding my 5 month old) courtesy of Lisa, from healthydrinkandmore.com. I tried the Gourmet Latté Coffee and I really loved it! One of the best things I liked about it was how smooth it was and most importantly I wasn't left with a harsh aftertaste that just stuck around. I found the taste very pleasant and the strength not to strong and not weak at all. I can defiantly recommend this coffee for anyone who loves coffee or even for those who are a light coffee drinker like me.
This coffee I tried today was individually packaged by serving size to help assure freshness and you can even take it on the go with you. So, when you are at work or just out - you can just add to hot water and enjoy! And for light casual drinkers like myself, you can just make a fresh cup when you wish to have one.
What about the caffeine?
OG coffee contains less caffeine than decaf coffee, the Ganoderma mushroom is the source of natural, organic energy. Wow, who would've thought that you can get your coffee from something better and healthier for you than coffee beans! So, now you can replace your coffee for something you would think was your coffee and feel better about your body and how your unborn baby is doing.
More reasons to switch - Did you know that Ganoderma is actually healthy for you and your unborn baby?! I was a little surprised myself by the research I have done. Why not read for yourself:
More information on Ganoderma:
Can I take Ganoderma during pregnancy?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganoderma
Is ganoderma good for pregnent lady?
Cold Sores and other Herpe break outs while pregnant
Do not fall for the Lysine topical methods as the lysine must get into your cells and work to suppress Arginine from your cells.
Note: You should always consult your doctor before taking any medications or dietary supplements. This information provided by me is for informational purposes only
If you are not pregnant: I would definitely recommend using Lysine to treat and prevent the herpes virus. Take two 500 milligrams a day and if you are treating a break out take 1500 - 3000 milligrams a day.
To treat a break out:
* At first sign of tingle - take 2 or 3 - 500 milligrams of Lysine to help slow down or stop the break out.
* Take again in the middle of the day
* Use hydrogen peroxide on sore (not to be used internally - consult your doctor to see if you can use on external genital area)
* Keep taking for up to two days after break out has ceased to assure it has been suppressed
If you are pregnant or nursing: At this time there are no studies available on the effects of taking Lysine while pregnant or nursing. Many doctors will advise pregnant or nursing women to avoid taking this supplement as they have labeled this supplement Class C. What that means is: Any pregnancy class A or B drugs are safe; class C is thought to be safe but not enough tests have been done to fully confirm; class D or lower--stay away!
Taking this supplement is controversial since their are no human studies, cases or medical files showing that taking Lysine while pregnant or nursing is safe on the development of an unborn child or newborn. However, there are an uncounted number of women taking this supplement each year for the treatment of herpes while pregnant or nursing. There are also many doctors, mid-wives and doulas who will advise their patients to take this supplement instead of any prescription that can be used for the treatment of the herpes virus.
Herpes breakouts are generally triggered by environmental and emotional triggers - here are some ways to help prevent your break outs: (if you do any of these things, make sure to take the Lysine to help reduce the risk of a break out) Source: ehow.com
- Stay out of the sun, or at least limit exposure. Overexposure to the sun can trigger outbreaks.
- Wear sunscreen if you are out in the sun.
- Drink alcohol in moderation.
- Stay out of the wind as much as possible.
- Protect your immune system. Other viruses, such as the flu, can trigger outbreaks.
- Make sure to have a healthy diet with plenty of fresh, unprocessed foods.
- Take a good, high-potency multivitamin.
- Eat foods high in vitamin C or take a supplement of at least 1,000mg daily.
- Keep in shape, get enough sleep, do things you enjoy and drink lots of fluids.
- Reduce consumption of processed foods, cola drinks, sugar and caffeine, which may increase the chance of an outbreak.
- Don't share a drinking glass, food utensils or a toothbrush with someone who has a cold sore.
- Avoid intimate contact such as kissing someone on the lips when that person has a cold sore.
Also: Stress is a trigger and if you eat a lot of chocolate - chocolate has caffeine, so take lysine to help prevent or reduce the risk of getting a break out. Remember adding these triggers together can make a break out more likely. For example: If you go out to the beach and bask in the sun, drinking soda and eating chocolate during that week, you may find yourself getting a break out. So, take the Lysine to help yourself not get one.
Sites to get more complete information:Lysine and L-Lysine Treatment for genital herpes and oral herpes
http://www.disabled-world.com/health/dermatology/herpes/cold-sore-cures.php
