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About moode’s prenatal vitamins
The Prenatal by moode was thoughtfully developed over 2 years, inspired by nutritional biochemistry principles and endless research. Dreamt up in Naarm / Melbourne and made right here in Australia, vitamins have come a long way since you were a kid.
60 flavourless hard capsules. Vegan and free from gluten, dairy, soy, sulfites, artificial flavours and GMOs. Australian made.
Receive the benefits of:
- Mini-capsules. So they’re always easy to swallow
- Folinic acid, for its increased bioavailability
- Choline, with 300mg in every dose
- Iron free formulation, avoiding gastrointestinal upset
- Considering nausea (tasteless, and odourless capsules!)
Best taken 3+ months before conception and right throughout pregnancy, postpartum and breastfeeding.
Benefits
- Contains nutrients which support a healthy pregnancy.
- Supports placenta health and growth.
- Maintains healthy foetal development.
- Helps maintain healthy foetal CNS and brain development.
- Supports overall maternal health.
Three power breakfasts to kickstart your day
Mornings are chaotic and in the mad dash out the door, almost half of Aussies are skipping breakfast. While this may serve as a time saving tactic, starting the day off well nourished helps stabilise blood sugars, generate energy and set your body up for digestive success.
Whether you’re pregnant or parenting, premium prenatal vitamin brand, fertility experts (and nutrition nerds) moode has three power breakfasts to help start your day the right way.
1. Breakfast for the pregnant (or trying to conceive)
Did you know you can support the cognitive development and future intelligence of our children before you even conceive them? A 2017 study concluded ‘women who take a multivitamin in pregnancy could boost their child’s intelligence by the equivalent of a whole school year’. And this is because a quality prenatal ensures a complete vitamin and mineral uptake, particularly in nutrients known to support cognitive development (think iodine, DHA, choline, folate, Vitamin D, and B vitamins).
For a quick, fertility and family friendly breakfast on the go, try Prenatal Boosted Bliss Balls. Loaded not only with moode’s capsule (yes, literally opened and stirred in, cool right?!) this power snack is filled with fertility power nutrients too…
- Ginger (raw form): can help alleviate morning sickness within trimester 1 thanks to phytochemicals, which improve gastric emptying so food is digested more efficiently.
- Flaxseeds: Field with lignans, which help improve fertility and reduce inflammation whilst balancing hormone levels.
- Black Tahini: This vitamin E and calcium rich food source is a supportive fertility food.
- Collagen: A nutrient for all trimesters as it helps with skin elasticity and hair loss.
- Cacao: Filled with magnesium, calcium, zinc and iron – vital nutrients for egg count, ovulation and endometrial lining thickness.
Prenatal Boosted Bliss Balls
Makes | 8-10 balls
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Raw Ginger, grated
- ¾ Cup Pumpkin Seeds, blended
- ¼ Cup Flaxseeds, blended + 1 Tbsp added after
- 2 Tbsp Cacao Powder
- ⅓ Cup Collagen Powder
- ⅓ Cup Black Tahini
- 2 Tbsp Honey
- Handful Cacao Nibs
- Salt
- 2 capsules of The Prenatal by moode, cracked open and capsule removed
Method:
- Blend pumpkin seeds and flaxseeds together to form a flour.
- Add to a bowl and add the rest of the ingredients, plus the extra tbsp of flaxseeds (a great little crunch addition).
- Once all mixed, add your prenatal capsules to the bowl and mix until combined.
- Scoop out the mixture and roll into a bite-size ball. Place onto a plate and keep them in the fridge to snack on!
2. Quick hot breakfast with hidden ingredients
Waffles are a great place to hide it all. This delicious hot breakfast option is able to be prepped ahead of time and is easy to hide all the good stuff within. Looking beyond the basic inclusions ensures you and your little one are starting the day off with:
- Good carbs to help maintain energy levels
- Good fat to kickstart the mind
- Minerals and antioxidants to support overall health and immunity
- Plenty of B vitamins to support energy and mood.
They’re also a tried and tested kiddie favourite.
Waffles with hidden benefits
Ingredients
- 1 cup ground rolled oats
- 1.5 cups of pureed fruit and vegetables (think combos that go together- sweet potato & apple, zucchini & pear, carrot & berries)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tbsp of good fat (olive oil, ghee, butter)
- 1/2 tsp of cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tsp of baking powder
Method
- Prepare your puree the night before.
- Mix the egg mixture into the dry ingredients and fold the puree through. It’ll feel a little thick. If it’s too thick, add a dash of milk of your choice.
- Store the batter in an airtight container until breakfast time.
- Coat the waffle iron with a good fat (eg, butter) in the morning, and pour some of the batter in for a quick, hot breakfast that can just as easily be eaten on the go.
3. Healing breakfast, to support recovery
This one’s for the rundown, the exhausted, those recovering from illness and even those healing postpartum. This nourishing breakfast is full of all the recovery nutrients and was designed to specifically target healing, with:
- Brain boosting Omega-3 fat- DHA
- Green leafy vegetables rich in folate, as well as a range of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
- Eggs rich in choline – which supports brain and cognitive development of a breastfed baby.
Black Sesame Seed & Greens Frittata
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 6 large eggs
- 2 sprigs of thyme, leaves removed
- 1 spring onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup lacinato kale, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon peel
- 2 tbsp black sesame seeds
- Sea salt to taste
Method
- Preheat oven to 200 C
- Prep all ingredients
- Heat olive oil on med-high in a cast iron pan on the stovetop
- Sauté onion for 3 minutes
- Add garlic, thyme, lemon peel, stirring for 1 minute
- Add kale and spinach, saute for 1 minute
- Whisk eggs and add to the pan, evening out the egg mixture across pan
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top
- Remove from heat and add to oven for 10 minutes
- Remove from oven and let cool before slicing
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