Week 18: Can you feel your baby move inside you?

Your baby is continuing to grow quickly and has learned to smile, frown, yawn, stretch and hiccup. There’s a whole lot of moving going on in your pregnant belly, if you haven’t already, you’ll soon be able to feel your baby moving inside you. Feeling the wonderful fluttering of tiny limbs is one of the most exciting and wonderful aspects of being pregnant. Feeling your baby move inside your pregnant belly is also a physical reminder to continue to make healthy food choices.

Essential Nutrients this Week: Healthy Plant Fats, Protein, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin E, Iron

Food of the Week: Almonds

Rich in healthy fats, protein and a variety of vitamins and minerals, almonds are the perfect pregnancy snack. They’re an easy go-to-snack to carry with you for those moments when hunger, nausea or cravings strike. Nuts are an excellent addition to homemade pesto, smoothies and sprinkled on top of porridge, salads or pasta.

Recipes of the Week

Fruit Free Bliss Balls

Loaded with essential vitamins and minerals, these fruit free bliss balls are a tasty and nutritious pregnancy snack. The recipe for these bliss balls is the third one on a page of healthy pregnancy snacks.

Almond Butter Breakfast Bars

If you're used to reaching for a store-bought muesli bar when you're hungry, try making these Almond Butter Bars instead. They're delicious any time of day and are an excellent source of healthy plant fats and contain a variety of minerals and vitamins. They make a perfectly healthy pregnancy snack and will keep you satiated until your next meal. Keep them in the fridge or freezer for a handy go-to snack that's also nutritious. Enjoy.

Nutty Bircher Muesli

This nutty bircher muesli is immensely satiating, and fresh and light at the same time. A wonderful way to start your day.

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