breakfast museli for pregnant mamas

i've been making my own breakfast museli mix for a while, it's so nice to add in all my favourite flavours so i know i'm going to enjoy every bite & nothing is being added in terms of preservatives, so i feel much better knowing that i’m putting only goodness into my body.

i got thinking that this is a such a great breakfast for pregnant mama's, to set you up for the day with lots of lasting energy and by including just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy some great benefits for you & your growing baby too.

i’ll post at the bottom the ingredients list & how to make, but here's a little run through of why it's so good for you…

oats - a great source of carbohydrates & soluble + insoluble fibre which slow down the process of digestion, thereby allowing their energy to be released slowly, whilst helping to avoid the dreaded constipation!

oats are high in iron, zinc & vitamin b1, and are also a source of folate, the natural form of vitamin b9, as opposed to synthetic folic acid.

beta-glutens found in oats can help to slow the absorption of sugar, helping to stabilising the bodies blood sugar levels, therefore having the potential to lessen the risk of developing gestational diabetes.

unique antioxidants found in oats are thought to help dilate the blood vessels in our body, improving blood flow and lowering blood pressure.

nuts & seeds - a high source of protein, fibre and healthy fats, plus vitamin e, calcium , magnesium. & omega -3 & -6

almonds, hazelnuts , walnuts, flax & sunflower seeds are a great natural source of folate.

walnuts, hazelnuts & flax seeds are also a great souce for ala-omega 3, which is a viable source of these essential fatty acids commonly found in oily fish, if you are veggie or vegan. though not exactly the same as dha-omega 3, when consumed in nuts & seeds, these fatty acids can help provide the building blocks for your baby’s eyes & brain development, and research does show a link to the potential of reducing the risk of pre-term labour and developing pre-eclampsia.

dried apricots - a high source of iron, which is essential when you are pregnant given the fact your blood volume will increase by around 50% in order to support the growth of your uterus & development of your placenta. ensuring you have a good daily amount of iron will help to reduce your risk of anemia, and also keep your energy levels high.

apricots also naturally contain potassium, copper, calcium & magnesium, and their high fibre content helps to regulate your digestion. a great source of beta carotene, apricots can help develop your growing baby's vision, immune system & cell tissues they are also another natural source of folate.

dates -naturally occuring saturated & unsaturated fatty acids in dates help our bodies to construct our own natural prostaglandins, during pregnancy, prostaglandins help to ripen the cervix in readiness for birth, softening the muscles around the opening of the cervix so that it can draw up & open, allowing birth to happen. there are small, yet positive research studies which show that pregnant mamas who consumed 60-80 grammes of dates per day had a reduced need for medical induction of their labour.

dates are also packed with vitamins and minerals such as selenium, manganese, copper, and magnesium which are integral for bone health and bone growth, perfect for your growing baby & the added weight your own frame now has to carry.

how to make your own breakfast museli mix

this mega-breakfast museli mix is perfect to adapt to your own tastes, so feel free to add in extras or change it up as you like. i love to throw in some flaked coconut, chopped dried apples & cacao nibs too, but here is the basic recipe and easy, peasy how to…

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