Pregnancy brings out the worst and the best in people. As woman, we understand that we'll be gaining weight, being hormonal and deal with the ups and downs of having to go to the bathroom almost every 20 minutes. All day. Every day.
What no one told me, was that 36 weeks into what was a fairly easy pregnancy with Lily, was that although I was gaining weight steadily, I somehow came into my 36 week appointment with extremely high blood pressure, protein in my urine and had gained a mere 6 pounds in one week! I was put on bed rest for a week and a half because I had developed preeclampsia, an actually deadly complication that affects you and your baby. Suddenly I had gained an extra 20 lbs of water weight and was tipping the scale at 55lbs over what I should have weighed.
Lily was swimming so much in all the excess fluid that I ended up having an emergency c-section due to organs starting to fail and having difficulty finding Lily's heartbeat. The miracle was that her chord had been wrapped around her throat (as my husband had told me a few hours after having her for fear I'd freak) and if I had tried to push her, who knows what could have happened.
The struggle with preeclampsia and gaining the 55lbs was huge for my mere 5'2, 110 frame before I had gotten pregnant. Shedding the pounds after pregnancy was tough and I needed to do it with the help of smoothies (because breakfast was not always easy to do with a newborn).
I started using Pure Goodness Hemp Seed Protein to add to my smoothies.What are hemp seeds? Hemp is one of the few plant-based sources of complete protein, featuring all essential amino acids in a very absorbent form that closely mirrors protein found in the human body.
It also contains vital omega-3 fatty acids and is one of the few significant sources of gamma linoleic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid. Pure Goodness extracts the protein from the seeds using a ‘cold-pressing’ process which maximizes the nutrients. I love that this protein is non-GMO-, gluten free, soy free, dairy free, 100% vegan and paleo friendly. Plus, the chocolate flavor tastes amazing, almost like you’re drinking a chocolate shake but it’s good for you! Here's how I make mine!
Ingredients:1 handful of spinach
¾ c blackberries
1 c orange juice
2T Pure Goodness Hemp Protein
Handful of ice
Directions:
Place everything in a blender and blend for 15-30 seconds.
I like mine a little thicker so I don’t blend it very long.
There you have it! Easy and great for you Mom's/woman who want something quick, easy and super healthy! I love that I cant' taste the spinach either ( although I do love it ;) ) I can't wait to hear what you think and let me know what you're favorite smoothie snacks are!
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