Whey Shakes for Energy in Pregnancy

Tired of being tired in pregnancy?  Try this whey shake combined with some super greens for breakfast and enjoy the difference.  Experience less fatigue and more energy! Drink one shake in the morning with some whole grain sprouted bread and some almond butter. Yum. Have some super greens in a juice or as a side dish later in the day.

Whey Protein Shake

20 grams of your favorite Whey Protein

1 tsp of agave syrup

12 oz of almond milk (can substitute soy or regular milk as desired)

4 cubes of ice

Blend and enjoy

(try adding frozen bananas or berries for taste)

Fertility Friday: Carbohydrates

As we learn more about how our bodies work, we are learning more about how carbohydrates effect our metabolism and hormones. Carbohydrates, once ingested, become glucose (sugar). Some carbohydrates are digested very quickly and turn to sugar quickly. Other carbohydrates have a slow burn and take longer to turn to sugar in the system. These slowing burning carbohydrates are a better choice to keep hormone levels under control. Glucose peaks effect insulin (a hormone) which effects sex hormones. Think of the metabolism like wood burning furnace. We want to keep the fire going all day, without having to stoke it too much and without letting it go out. Carbohydrates that are slow burners are ones that have a low glycemic index. Low glycemic index carbs include:

• Beans: white, black, kidney, lentil
• Soy beans
• Nuts, almonds, walnuts
• Small seeds like anything smaller than a pumpkin seed
• Intact grains like spelt, kamut, wheat, oat, rye, rice, barley
• Large pitted fruits like peaches, mangos, avocados, and strawberries