Are you a busy mum struggling to find the time and energy to fuel your body properly? Look no further than this informative Q&A session with nutritional therapist and founder of Maverick Motherhood, Wilma MacDonald. Wilma emphasises the importance of paying attention to your energy levels throughout the day and balancing protein, fat, and fibre in your meals to sustain your energy and avoid reaching for unhealthy snacks. She also stresses the importance of getting enough nutrients and staying hydrated.
But how can you make healthy eating a manageable part of your daily life? Wilma suggests quick and healthy meal ideas, batch cooking, and adding small amounts of new foods to your children’s plates to encourage variety and exposure to different foods. And for picky eaters? Avoid labelling foods as good or bad, and try incorporating vegetables into meals in creative ways.
Overall, Wilma provides practical, accessible advice for busy parents looking to boost their energy levels and find balance in their lives. So why not take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle and contact Wilma for support and advice? Your body will thank you.
Enjoyed this Q&A with Wilma? Then don’t forget to check out our previous replay with Wilma, where we discussed how to unleash your energy and boost your vitality. Watch our conversation here.
Timestamps:
Quick and Healthy Meal Ideas [00:01:29] Wilma shares tips for preparing quick, healthy meals with pre-prepped ingredients and shortcuts like batch cooking and menu planning.
Batch Cooking and Menu Planning [00:03:19] Wilma discusses effective ways to batch-cook, including making larger batches than needed and freezing leftovers. She also emphasises the importance of menu planning to avoid scrambling for food when hungry.
Ensuring Children Get Enough Nutrients [00:06:21] Wilma gives advice on how to ensure children get enough nutrients, emphasising the importance of variety and exposure to different foods. She also suggests avoiding labelling foods as good or bad and experimenting with different options.
Energy levels [00:08:12] Discussion on how to assess energy levels throughout the day and to ensure that the body is getting enough nutrients to sustain energy.
Ageing and Nutrition [00:11:03] The impact of ageing on the body’s ability to process food and how to support the body’s processes through nutrition.
Healthy Snacking [00:12:53] Suggestions for healthy snacks that balance blood sugar levels and sustain energy, emphasising the importance of protein, fat, and fibre in main meals.
Introduction [00:16:51] Elizabeth welcomes Wilma MacDonald and introduces the topic of nutrition.
Quick and Healthy Meal Ideas [00:18:45] Wilma and Elizabeth discuss quick, healthy meal ideas.
Batch Cooking [00:22:10] Wilma talks about the benefits of batch cooking and shares some tips.
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