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  Chicken & Burghul Salad

  Burghul, also know as bulghur wheat, is a Middle Eastern cracked wheat full of B vitamins and high in fibre and other nutrients. Most often served as a side dish, burghul has a light texture and a delicious nutty flavour.

  Age: parent Duration: medium

  diabetes, nutrition, pregnancy, protein

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  Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup

  Chicken soup, there’s nothing better to warm you up or provide comfort and ease you through a cold or flu. This traditional recipe also contains ginger, renowned for helping to relieve nausea and vomiting.

  Age: Duration: medium

  pregnancy

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  Grilled Tandoori Chicken

  Tandoori Chicken appeals to kids and adults alike due to it’s colourful appearance and mild but delicious paste. This version also contains fresh grated ginger. Ginger is thought to help relieve symptoms of nausea that often occur early in pregnancy.

  Age: Duration: medium

  pregnancy

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  Sesame Chicken Kebabs

  Chicken kebabs are easy to prepare, and a great addition to your next family BBQ or served with a fresh salad for a high protein, low fat dinner.

  Age: Duration: medium

  pregnancy, quick healthy food, protein

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  Tropical Chicken Salad

  A fresh summer themed salad, this recipe combines Thai flavours with the fresh zing of pineapple. Add a half cup of cashew nuts for an extra protein boost.

  Age: Duration: medium

  pregnancy, quick healthy food, protein

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  Spicy Thai Chicken Cucumber Cups

  Throwing a baby shower or kids party and not sure what to feed your health conscious guests? This recipe is a healthy alternative to the traditional party pies, and the cucumber cups will be a hit with the little ones!

  Age: Duration: medium

  pregnancy, quick healthy food

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  Lentil & Beetroot Salad

  This is such a great salad for pregnant mums, especially if gestational diabetes is on your radar. It’s low GI releasing energy slowly into your body, it’s packed with all important nutrients and most importantly it’s delicious! Beetroot is one of the most powerful super foods (yes even the canned kind!), spinach contains both iron and folic acid which will help with your energy levels and mood swings. Michelle.

  Age: Duration: short

  pregnancy, folic acid, essential fatty acids, iron, diabetes

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  Baked eggs with spinach and soldiers

  You know what makes this taste even better… when someone else cooks it for you and serves it in bed! This delicious breakfast happens to be rich in Omegas, iron, folate, fibre and protein, yet low in fat, GI and calories. This is a great breakfast when health is a priority, but so is taste. Michelle.

  Age: Duration: short

  pregnancy, quick healthy food, folate, essential fatty acids, fibre, protein

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  Mexican Style Shepherds Pie

  This is a great dish for pregnant and breast feeding Mums especially if your weight or gestational diabetes is an issue for you. Not only is it low GI, and lower calorie, its jam packed with all important nutrients. This dish serves as a great comfort food without making you feel bloated afterwards. Michelle.

  Age: parent Duration: medium

  pregnancy, diabetes, nutrition, parenting

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  Chicken & Broccolini Laksa

  Traditional laksa is a killer when it comes to fat and calories so you’ll love this low cal, low fat version that still delivers on the all important protein and veggies. Soups are great for filling you up without overdoing the calories. Michelle Bridges

  Age: parent Duration: medium

  pregnancy, quick healthy food

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  Barbecued steak with a potato & asparagus salad

  This delicious dish contains 5 essential nutrients – iron, zinc, vitamin B12, omega-3 and amino assets – to help nourish the brain (and your growing bub!)

  Age: parent Duration: medium

  pregnancy, protein, nutrition, iron

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  Char-grilled rump steak, potato salad and fresh coriander yogurt

  Enjoy that wonderful homey char-grilled flavour with this recipe. It’s rich in protein, with a fresh coriander yoghurt to really bring it to life – perfect for pregnant mums.

  Age: parent Duration: medium

  pregnancy, protein, nutrition, iron

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  Steak with avocado salsa and oregano tomatoes

  Put steak on the menu with a twist next time: a zesty avocado salsa, served with crispy potatoes and oregano tomatoes.

  Age: parent Duration: short

  pregnancy, quick healthy food, protein, iron

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  Citrus marinated roast lamb and vegetables

  This fantastic citrus marinade will leave your lamb zesty and bursting with flavour. Serve with a side of roast veggies, brussel sprouts and peas with mint for a healthy and hearty meal.

  Age: parent Duration: long

  pregnancy, protein, nutrition, iron

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  Warm lamb salad with potatoes and capsicum

  This quick and easy salad will work with any season. It’s also a fantastic way to use up leftover roast lamb!

  Age: parent Duration: medium

  pregnancy, quick healthy food, protein, iron

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  Cookies and cream cheesecake

  Huggies member Karla was having trouble finding a recipe that was child/pregnancy friendly (ie no raw eggs) but also not expensive to make, so she made one up herself!

  Age: Duration: medium