4. Lemon Ginger Chews
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
2 cups of warm water
1 inch knob of ginger
2 lemons
3 tbsp. of honey
5 tbsp. of unflavored gelatin
Method:
- Place gelatin in the warm water and let bloom for 5 minutes. This will help the chews set up well.
- While it’s blooming, juice the lemon and zest the peel.
- Place gelatin water and remaining ingredients into the blender, and blend on high for 1 minute or until very smooth.
- Strain out the ginger strands with a strainer and pour the mixture into an 8×8 tray that is lined with parchment paper and lightly sprayed with oil.
- Let set in the fridge for 3-4 hours. When you are ready to cut them, oil your knife and cut them into 1- 1.5 inch squares.
- Keep in fridge.
5. Carrot Ginger Mocktails
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. freshly squeezed carrot juice (or prepared juice)
3 tbsp. lemonade
1 tbsp. coconut milk
1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
1 ½ tbsp. soda water
½ tbsp. simple syrup
Peeled ginger (about the size of a nickel)
Method:
- Muddle ginger in the bottom of a mixing glass.
- Add remaining ingredients and shake hard with ice.
- Double strain ( to remove ginger) into a glass over fresh ice and garnish with carrot greens, lime zest, or carrot ribbons.
Why It Helps To Fight With Food
Part of a healthy pregnancy is getting the right nutrition. That includes consuming at least 200 more daily calories than you had pre-pregnancy. When you focus on using food to help with morning sickness, you can meet your nutritive and caloric needs while settling your stomach.
When To See Your Doctor
Sometimes, morning sickness isn’t typical and the symptoms are much worse than expected. This kind of morning sickness is known as hyperemesis gravidarum and it can result in significant dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and pregnancy complications. Some of the symptoms are nausea that lasts all night, vomiting at least three times per day, being unable to hold anything down, fainting, dizziness, urinating less frequently, and unexplained weight loss. It’s important to let your doctor know so your condition can be treated quickly.
Most people get morning sickness when pregnant but you can keep your symptoms in check with a few easy recipes. However, if nothing helps, it could be a sign to talk to your doctor about treatment.