Comments on: I am 4 months pregnant and trying to eat better, it is hard!

By: Kari Jenkins

Kari Jenkins — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:50:41 +0000

I’m not sure what grocery stores you have, but I can never find kale at Kroger, but can usually always find it fresh at Publix or organic at Whole Foods.

Don’t give up on the kale train yet.

By: Kari Jenkins

Kari Jenkins — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:11:50 +0000

I can’t remember if I said this or not in my other email, but it sounds like a lot of the ladies are on the “kale train” already.

With my kale, I’ll put some olive oil in the skillet and after it’s heated up…I’ll throw some (or A LOT of) garlic in the pan for a minute. Sometimes I put onions in there too. Then, I throw the kale in the skillet. I usually try and pull it off the stems. You only have to cook it for a few minutes, so the nutrition doesn’t all cook out. Some salt and pepper, and you’re good to go!

I change it up sometimes and squirt some Bragg’s in the pan when I’m finished. It’s a soy protein spray that you can get at a health/whole food store. It sort of has a soy sauce taste to it.

You can also just rip up some kale and use it as some of your salad greens. Ask Pamela about growing kale if you’re into that. She’ll give you a great lesson on it. It’s a hardy plant that will last through most of the winter.

Talk soon!!

By: Talina

Talina — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:55:38 +0000

Yes! I did get the gift certificate thanks!

I have heard kale is like spinach in taste, is it? I am experimenting with greens right now we got some turnip greens and spinach because they were out of everything else. Next week I’ll pick up some kale though. Thanks a ton for the suggestions they help so much!

By: Debo Hobo

Debo Hobo — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:55:57 +0000

You should try Kale, I luv luv luv Kale. Put in soups the last 10 minutes or so of cooking. Or just steam it with a small amount of chicken stock just to wilt it. So yummy...I could eat kale all day every day. Did you get your gift certificate? Debo Hobos last blog post..And The Winner Is……

By: melissa bridge

melissa bridge — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:45:32 +0000

Eat alot of salad. I ate alot of brocolli and salad. You can mix things up by adding spinach or arugula. You can make a nice citrus salad by squeezing some lemons,oranges and limes, add a little honey to the fresh juices and it make a healthy , lite dressing. Pour it over some arugula that is tossed with orange supremes. It’s really a great salad. An idea with spinach is get a berry vinagarette you like. Add cut up apples, fresh strawberry’s and some walnuts. There’s alot of ways to mix the veggies up so you don’t get tired of them.

By: teeni

teeni — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:22:58 +0000

Broccoli is a very good dark green veggie.

I found it interesting you noticing your heart pounding after a hot bath. That makes a lot of sense. According to my Wii Fit (can you believe it?) a quick hot shower will raise your blood pressure! So I imagine a bath would too. I can’t believe I learned that from my Wii Fit. I guess you would have gotten that message eventually too at some point since I think it gives random tips every time you do a body test. Anyway I thought you’d get a kick out of hearing that.

By: Talina

Talina — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:56:20 +0000

Ooo, lots of good info! Thanks Donna. I like spinach so that is one step in the right direction, the rest of those are kind of new to me…

By: tiff

tiff — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:36:15 +0000

I'm putting in my two cents here. I think it's your iron levels being too low. heart palpatations, shortness of breath,being tired all signs of low iron. Also; your birthing at the Farm? I love you! I have loved that place (from afar obviously) for as long as I can remember wanting to be a midwife. tiffs last blog post..A fairy funny breakfast.

By: Donna B.

Donna B. — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:45:48 +0000

From what you’re describing, your palpitations are coming at times when your blood sugar would or should be low. Maybe it’t too low? If that’s the case, the fruit roll-up was exactly the right choice.

I stole the following from youngwomenshealth.org:

“Examples of dark green leafy vegetables and the best way to eat them:

Arugula has a peppery taste and is rich in vitamins A, C, and calcium. Arugula can be eaten raw in salads or added to stir-fry, soups, and pasta sauces.

Chicory has a slightly bitter flavor and is rich in vitamins K, C, and calcium. Chicory is best eaten with other greens in salad or when added to soups and pasta sauces.

Collard Greens have a spinach-like flavor and are rich in vitamin A and calcium. They are best if you boil them briefly and then add to a soup or stir-fry. You can also eat collard greens as a side dish. Just add your favorite seasoning and enjoy!

Dandelion Greens have a bitter, tangy flavor and are rich in vitamin A and calcium. They are best when steamed or eaten raw in salad.

Kale has a slightly bitter, cabbage-like flavor and is rich in vitamin A, C, calcium, folic acid, and potassium. Kale is tasty when added to soups, stir-fries, and sauces.

Mustard Greens have a hot, spicy flavor and are rich in vitamin A, C and calcium. They are delicious eaten raw in salads or in stir-fries and soups.

Spinach has a sweet flavor and is rich in vitamin A, C, iron and calcium. Spinach tastes great eaten raw in salads or steamed.

Swiss Chard tastes similar to spinach and is rich in vitamins C, K, and calcium. It is beststir-fried or eaten raw in salads.”

Of course, being a Southerner, collard and mustard greens would be my choice

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By: Becky

Becky — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:02:29 +0000

I drank oj by the gallon. I also did a lot of salads. I just seemed to crave them naturally. As far as exercise, I really didn’t much more than walking and stretching. I have 2 healthy kids, so somewhere I did something right:)