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You had a hearty breakfast before you left for wor

You had a hearty breakfast before you left for work an hour ago, but your stomach is already growling. Sound familiar? Pregnancy can ramp up your appetite significantly.

If you're in your first trimester your energy requirements are fairly similar to if you were not pregnant. However, by second and third trimester your energy needs jump quite a bit.

It's essential that when you're eating more, you're filling it up with nutritious snacks as much as possible as this helps to feed the growing baby!

Here are our top ten plant based snack ideas!

What are your favourite pregnancy snacks? Let us know in the comments below!

Have you read our latest blog post chatting about

Have you read our latest blog post chatting about all things PCOS + inositol.

Written by @plantbased_fertility

We chat:
✅ What are inositols
✅ Types of inositols
✅ How they can improve insulin resistance
✅ What form you should be choosing

Up now on the blog

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Available appointments with our dietitians this we

Available appointments with our dietitians this week!

Contact us on 07 3040 6911 or admin@plantnutritionwellness.com to book in!

Plant Nutrition and Wellness: COVID Update BRISBA

Plant Nutrition and Wellness: COVID Update

BRISBANE LOCKDOWN

✅Face-to-face appointments are still running as normal at all Plant Nutrition and Wellness Clinics (Hamilton, North Lakes, Springfield)
Telehealth appointments available with all practitioners.
✅All staff will be wearing face masks until further notice in line with current Qld Health recommendations.
✅Clients and visitors are required to wear face masks for in-person appointments, or opt for telehealth appointments. Masks are required in all common areas.
✅We will be following all social distancing requirements. Clients to please attend appointments ALONE unless the client needs to be accompanied by their parent or caregiver.
✅We will be maintaining high levels of hand washing and surface cleaning.
✅Hand sanitiser is available at the reception desk for clients to use before entering the consultation rooms.
✅Clients experiencing any cold or flu symptoms are asked to attend via telehealth instead of in-person.
✅If you require any clarification, please call us on 07 3040 6911
✅If seeing a dietitian under telehealth, the usual process will occur where you are charged the normal session fee and provided a medicare rebate, unless otherwise arranged with your treating clinician. ✅We are able to take payment over the phone and provide you with a rebate which will go directly into your account, 24-48 hours after your rebate is processed through Medicare online.
✅We hope you and your loved ones stay safe during these difficult times. We believe in the importance of continuing the service we provided and want to ensure uninterrupted support for you and your family.

Have you experienced constipation during pregnancy

Have you experienced constipation during pregnancy?
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An increase in the hormone progesterone causes a relaxation of the body's muscles including the digestive tract, meaning slower digestion and constipation.
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Some helpful tips if you're experiencing constipation:
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1. Eat more fibre
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Fibre is the undigested part of the plant that helps to push food through the intestines. It is rich in foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds and legumes.
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- Try adding a piece of fruit as a snack
- Having some porridge with sunflower seeds for breakfast
- Eat more plant-based meals for dinner such as a lentil bolognaise or chickpea curry
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2. Drink enough water
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Pregnancy means you need to drink more water. Not drinking enough water can also be a major cause of constipation. Try:
- Bringing a water bottle with you
- Counting how many glasses of water you drink each day
- Having a glass of water with each meal you eat
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3. Exercise
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Regular physical activity can help reduce constipation. Exercise stimulates your bowels.
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Make sure to speak with your GP or health practitioner to discuss the right form of exercise for you. This could be prenatal yoga, swimming or walking.
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4. Consider your supplements
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Some supplements such as iron can cause constipation. If you feel like this could be an issue for you, speak with your dietitian or doctor about the best solution for you to make sure you continue to meet your iron needs while improving your constipation.

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