Author: Fola O' Martins

Dealing with PCOS: Go Organic

| Fola O' Martins

I once told you how I use to think that selling organic foods was a way the high street supermarkets get more money out of our pockets for something we can always pay less for. My thought then was why should I pay more for exactly the same item only because there is an inclusion of ‘organic’ with the product. Well, that is what ignorance does to a person. When you are unaware of the benefits something will do for you, you get content with what you always have been used to which provides lesser benefits.

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Dealing With PCOS: Weight Management

| Fola O' Martins

Weight plays an important role in dealing with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Many a time, when we hear weight management, we often confuse this for people who are overweight and need to lose weight, but this may not always be the case as it may also be for folks who are underweight as well. However, with the subject of PCOS in view, you may more often than not hear of weight loss to achieve ovulation, This is because any woman with a BMI of 30 or higher would likely have issues conceiving. Continue reading →

#Love Reigns!

| Fola O' Martins

We live in such a selfish world where people want to get ahead of others at all costs, they care less how many toes they step on to achieve their goals. Many don’t even stop for a second to look out for the needs of others staring at them in the face. They either ignore it or pretend it’s not there.

We live in the world where true love has turned into fairy tales or fantasies rather than being the reality that it is. Love, these days is not blind but has a perfect vision of what it wants and what’s in it for it. No, we need to conquer this selfish way of doing and seeing things. Don’t select those to love, love everyone regardless.

Slay the dragons with love.

Cross the oceans with love.

Climb the mountains with love.

Okay, not literally for these three things but figuratively. Be there for someone with love. Don’t turn away, don’t wish an opportunity to show love away but respond in love.

When you do, watch how love reigns!

Pregnancy Beetroot Juice

| Fola O' Martins

I have always known about the nutritional value of beetroots and the essential nourishment you can get from them as a pregnant woman. Beetroots are rich in folate, folic acid and soluble fibre. Some of its health benefits are the fact that beetroots are quite low in calories, and they provide high levels of folate when taken by pregnant women to help reduce the risk or chance of spina bifida in unborn children.  This condition is when the spine does not develop as it should and as such leaves a gap in the spine. Therefore, it is essential that a good amount of folic acid is taken before and at the early stages of pregnancy to minimise the risk of this condition.

I decided to give beetroots another chance in this pregnancy after I tried in my first but was not too keen about the ‘earthy’ taste but could do with the sweetness. This time, I told myself that the health benefits outweighs the taste and sought to remedy that by not eating but juicing it up. Yes, juicing was definitely the key to it.

Juicing is a wonderful way to pack up all the antioxidants, vitamins and minerals present in fresh fruits and vegetables to guarantee the optimum health nd vitality our bodies require.

So, off I went to juice up my beetroots and yes, you guessed right, I also added some other ingredients to make it more appetising.

After juicing and mixing all the ingredients, it was without any doubt, a most refreshing drink especially served chilled.

Simply marvellous beetroot juice

What you need

2 packs of 300g cooked beetroots

1 or 2 apples {depending on how keen you are to hide the taste of the beetroots}

Fresh orange juice to taste {optional}

What to do

  • Juice the beetroots and apples in a whole fruit juicer
  • Add fresh orange juice and mix well with a spoon to get all ingredients together
  • Relax and enjoy

This is so easy to make and very nutritious for both you and the precious bundle of joy kicking inside you.

LET ME KNOW HOW YOU LIKE IT OR HOW YOU’VE MODIFIED THE RECIPE TO YOUR TASTE.