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This hearty dish will keep you happy and healthy during pregnancy and postpartum.

Article & Photo courtesy of Well Rounded NY

This vegetarian roast dish is ideal during pregnancy and after birth, as it’s very simple to make, only takes 25 minutes to prepare, and is super healthy. Thanks to all the delicious vegetables, it’s packed high with fiber, iron, Vitamin C, folate and magnesium, which are all essential vitamins during and post pregnancy.

We used a few basic vegetables we had on hand, including Spanish onion, zucchini, red capsicum, green capsicum, sweet potato, eggplant, pumpkin, mushrooms and potatoes. However you can include some more of your favorites, such as carrot, celery, cauliflower or parsnips.

Simply chop the veggies into rustic bite-size pieces and add garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano and then grate a ripe tomato on top, to add extra flavor and texture. Pop it in the oven for an hour and your appetizing dish is ready!

Ingredients:

– 5 tablespoons olive oil
– 1/4 cup of water
-1 x tablespoon dried oregano
– sea salt to taste
– freshly ground black pepper to taste
– 2 x cloves garlic
– 1/4 x pumpkin
– 3 x zucchinis
– 1 x red capsicum
– 1 x green capsicum
– 1 x large sweet potato
– 1 x Spanish onion
– 1 x ripe tomato
– 2 x large mushrooms

Directions:

– Preheat oven to 200 degrees celsius.
– Chop up all vegetables in to rustic size pieces and arrange neatly in a large baking dish.
– Add salt, pepper, dried oregano, garlic, olive oil and water. Toss well to coat.
– Grate ripe tomato on top of vegetables.
– Cover dish with baking paper and aluminum foil.
– Roast for about 1 hour or until vegetables are cooked through and tender.

This article is by Penny Zalalas, courtesy of Well Rounded NY. Conceived with love by former magazine editors Jessica Pallay and Kaity Velez, Well Rounded NY aims to be the singular pregnancy resource for city-savvy moms-to-be. Through reviews, profiles, expert Q&As, local guides and more, Well Rounded curates the New York City pregnancy and helps its readers come to terms – and term! – with pregnancy in the city.

The co-founder of Love Grace Organics gives us a simple pregnancy smoothie recipe for optimal health.

Article & Photo courtesy of Well Rounded NY

Mothers-to-be are some of the most important people on the planet. Creating the next generation is a big job, so it’s important to make sure nutrition is top quality, organic, and nutrient-dense.

Here’s a great multifunctional smoothie recipe for pregnant women that’s simple to make. It delivers a bunch of important nutrients such as folic acid (via berries and leafy greens), omega 3’s (via flax and walnut), clean protein and minerals (via spirulina). Plenty of other vitamins abound, and it tastes great too!

Drink to your health!

1 Banana
1 whole orange, peeled and seeds removed.
2 leaves of kale, stem removed
1 half cup wild blueberries
1 tsp Flax seeds
1 Small handful of walnuts
1 tsp Spirulina
1 cup spring water

This article is by Jake Mabanta, co-founder of Love Grace Foods, courtesy of Well Rounded NY. Conceived with love by former magazine editors Jessica Pallay and Kaity Velez, Well Rounded NY aims to be the singular pregnancy resource for city-savvy moms-to-be. Through reviews, profiles, expert Q&As, local guides and more, Well Rounded curates the New York City pregnancy and helps its readers come to terms – and term! – with pregnancy in the city.

These healthy springtime dishes are perfect for a new mom.

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Springtime calls for lightened up, fresh flavors. These two recipes are great for afternoon mommy-gatherings and playdates. They’re both free of gluten, dairy and soy and loaded with protein and fiber so you can feel good about eat nourishing bite.

Serve the orzo as a main dish or a side dish alongside sandwiches or a tender green salad with fresh fruit. Try the pesto served atop gluten-free whole grain crackers as well as in place of mayonnaise on sandwiches and wraps. It’s also a great dip to serve with tortilla chips or tossed into a gluten-free pasta dish.

Both recipes are versatile and can be served in numerous ways for luncheons or baby showers, too! You may choose to serve these springtime recipes al fresco in the sunshine or indoors when it showers.

Warm Weather Sundried Tomato & Garlic Orzo
This orzo dish can be prepared and served on the dinner table for a weeknight meal in less than 30 minutes. Leftovers are great the next day served over a bed of dark leafy greens such as baby spinach or baby kale. The hummus and almonds give you a hearty dose of protein to keep you satisfied and give you energy for your day, whether you are nursing or running after the little ones. Extra-virgin olive oil, sundried tomatoes and garlic make this dish dance when they’re tossed with the cooked pasta. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Serves 4
12 oz. gluten-free orzo pasta
1 garlic clove, minced
4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 lbs. fresh baby spinach
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 cup plain hummus
3 tbsp. whole almonds
10 sundried tomatoes in oil, drained

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and place pasta back in the empty pot. Add garlic and olive oil; cook for 3 minutes. Add spinach, sea salt and pepper; cook for another 3 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
2. Remove from heat; add in hummus and sundried tomatoes. Transfer to a large serving bowl and top with almonds.

Spring Almond Spinach Dairy-Free Pesto
This is an easy homemade condiment that you can serve on gluten-free whole grain crackers or toast. It also makes a lovely topping for sandwiches and burgers in place of mustard or mayo. It’s full of protein from the almonds and lots of fiber as well as antioxidants and nutrients in the organic spinach and garlic to keep you and your baby healthy!

Makes 1 cup
· 4 cups organic baby spinach (such as Earthbound Farm)
· ¼ cup slivered almonds
· 4 Tbsp. olive oil
· 1 large garlic clove
· Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

In a food processor, pulse ingredients until it forms a pesto consistency-smooth yet a little chunky if desired. Serve with gluten-free toast or crackers.

This article is by Amie Valpone, courtesy of Well Rounded NY. Conceived with love by former magazine editors Jessica Pallay and Kaity Velez, Well Rounded NY aims to be the singular pregnancy resource for city-savvy moms-to-be. Through reviews, profiles, expert Q&As, local guides and more, Well Rounded curates the New York City pregnancy and helps its readers come to terms – and term! – with pregnancy in the city.