Week 17: Your baby is the size of an onion

This week, your baby’s fat stores begin to form which will help regulate its metabolism and heat production. Adipose, or fat tissue, will help keep your baby warm and snug once he/she is born. The umbilical cord is thickening and strengthening, supplying nutrients and oxygen to your baby and removing carbon dioxide and waste materials for you to excrete.

Essential Nutrients this Week: Calcium, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Protein, Iron

Food of the Week: Organic Chicken

Chicken is one of the most important products to purchase organic while pregnant. Organic chicken does not contain the toxic hormones, antibiotics, pesticides, herbicides and growth promotants that commercially raised birds do. A 100g roasted chicken breast has 35g of protein and 1.2mg of iron and is also an excellent source of B vitamins, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and niacin. Chicken is a ‘complete protein’, meaning it contains all the essential amino acids (building blocks for muscle) we need to get from our pregnancy diet. 

Recipes of the Week

Chicken Soup

Chicken soup is the ultimate soul food and a wonderful way to nourish you and your baby. One pot of chicken soup can be enjoyed over multiple meal times, especially if you use some of the chicken for a salad or to make a sandwich. Also included with this recipe is a link to our Homemade Stock recipe.

Chermoula Chicken

Chicken is a rich source of protein. The spices in this pregnancy recipe add flavour and are known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Enjoy with a green salad or a plate of steamed vegetables.

Chicken Herb Loaf

Rich in protein and choline, vitamin K and potassium, this Chicken Herb Loaf is delicious hot or cold and freezes well. It’s a tasty alternative to traditional meatloaf and bound to be as popular around the dinner table.

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