Vegan & Pregnant! What I'm Eating in my 3rd Trimester 🌱🤰🏼

[@LetsEatPlants]

If you have the Ninja Creami and love it let me know any amazing recipes you've tried so far! 🤩

[@cdriz2337]

I've only ever had fruit with my creami. Pineapple. Mango. Grapes. Strawberries. All mono fruit (mash up) and spin on sorbet. Usually respin once. Delicious. Have added mixins of coconut flesh (frozen) in pineapple. I just saw Brocoli mom and she used corn for a recipe. Uses plant milk in each of her concoctions but I'm just doing fruit and love it.

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@cdriz2337 Ahhh I’m so excited! All those sound divine! I’ve been really craving a honeydew melon flavor. Can’t wait to experiment!

[@michelebridge1126]

I follow Broccoli Mum on KZbin and Instagram and she recently got the Ninja Creamy. She is WFPB and she makes some really different nice cream flavours

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@michelebridge1126 Oh nice! I’ll have to check out what she’s making 😃

[@JohnGiasi]

You look fantastic and so glad to see you so full of energy, this baby is gonna be awesome. Your WIEIAD is on point! So was waiting for the Saturday drop and cleaning up from a huge grocery run and dinner (tomorrow is a big prep) and turn on KZbin while actually having a sampling of whole food vegan nice creams from my Creami. (a Banana Tiramisu, and a Sweet Corn) It's in my counter spinning right now!!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thank you John! Well I can definitely feel my energy is draining a bit and this WIEIAD is healthier than I’ve been… but I’m definitely trying to make an effort in the last couple months! 😄🙌🏻🙌🏻 Ooo great timing with the Creami! Glad you’re enjoying it I can’t wait to get to experimenting with mine. 😋

[@andreagorham1985]

You are glowing! Congratulations and blessings to you and your husband!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thank you so much! So sweet of your to say ☺️☺️

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Thanks 👍 for this update Maddie and it is good that you're pregnancy is going well and that you are taking care of yourself because you are considering the needs of your future son or daughter. I have the Ninja Kitchen Foodie Power Blender that is also a soup maker the only downside to it is the Glass jug doesn't make enough soup so it is good for trying out a new recipe but it would be better to make it on repeat in your instant pot or a big saucepan on the stove. Love 🥰 the video and love 💕 Maddie, ❤Q.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thank you David! Oh yes the ninja foodie power blender looks great! But totally get it about the smaller size. 😅 Glad you still have a big saucepan as backup!

[@AathiraKaruthedath]

Your healthy, clean eating always inspired me to cut junk. The colorful bowl is really tempting 😋..Congratulations mommy-to-be.🤰🏻❤

[@sherri.]

So nice to get an update. Happy to hear your pregnancy is going well and food is normalizing again!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Yes finally! Hahaha. It’s been great to actually crave salads and such again. 😅😅

[@kathleenbutler9967]

I don't often comment since I now watch EVERY' video you put out on the TV...but you look wonderful and congratulations on the baby...your videos are soooo good..I learn so much and rarely miss one...Dont know how you do it...this video was extremely helpful. What an amazing mom you will be!! Looking forward to your baby's arrival!!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Awww thank you Kathleen!! What a sweet comment! 🥹💛 This totally brightened my day!!!

[@veganmamafourgirls5370]

Hi Maddie. You look amazing pregnant! Got the mama glow :) Thanks for sharing WIEIAD. I always love to see it. Hope the rest of this pregnancy is healthy and happy for baby and mama!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thank you! I definitely am feeling a bit big 😂😂 but overall not bad. I hope so too! 🙏🏻🙏🏻 It’s been nice getting back into a healthier routine.

[@functionoflightone]

So happy that you and the baby are thriving.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thank you! 🥹🥹

[@veganforlife5733]

What are you doing for omega 3? I switched over to chia from flax bc flax has a fair amount of cyanide and chia has almost as much ALA. Young women can convert ALA to EPA / DHA more efficiently than older people like me. So I also take a DEVA 500mg EPA / DHA algal supplement. For the chia drink I soak 1 cup of chia in 4 cups of green tea overnight. I blend half of that mixture at a time with cacao, a bit of ginger powder, ceylon cinnamon, rosemary powder, and a dash of cloves. Plus soymilk and sweetener (erythritol). ... All the best to you!!

[@LetsEatPlants]

So besides flax & chia I’m taking the supplement shown at 8:19 for omega 3, EPA & DHA, which seems similar to your DEVA. Your chia recipe sounds great too!

[@veganforlife5733]

@@LetsEatPlants Thx for the fast reply. I'm happy for you and your baby... in such good prenatal care!! I saw this research paper about how we vegans are at so much less risk of getting Alzheimer's and other dementia. As research papers go, it's lay person friendly, and so I read most of the actual content and did not feel compelled to skip to the conclusion. It should pop up first if you want to see it: PMC9738978

[@dorothyball6003]

Great you are continuing to take your health seriously, it shows. You look good. Thanks for sharing The milkshake looks yum ❤

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thank you! I was feeling guilty that I wasn’t taking it as seriously as I could’ve been… so this video felt good to make to help get back on track. ☺️ The milkshake is delish! Definitely worth making.. if not sweet enough you can always add more dates too.

[@ardishafdahl8296]

Broccoli Mum just released a video today using the Ninja Creami as well - she made a salted caramel one using (of all things) sweet corn! Can’t wait to see what you make!!!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Oh wow, sweet corn! I'll have to check that out. 😀 Yay! Yes, I'm excited for it

[@dolores79]

@@LetsEatPlants I actually tried it and it really did taste like salted caramel.

[@doveandolive1153]

You're looking radiant Maadie❤ Considering your weekly prep, when the time comes for your baby to eat solids have you given thoughts on what would your preference be to prep the baby food instead of purchasing jarred or preserved food? Time being the challenger for any mom or dad.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thank you so much! 🥰🥰 Oooh great question! I will add it to the Q&A! I definitely think meal prep is the main reason I’ve managed to stay pretty consistently healthy throughout this whole pregnancy, even when I wasn’t feeling like eating super healthy. Having those foods prepped was key! Would love to carry it on for baby as well. 🤗🤗

[@dolores79]

Love, love, love my Ninja. It still “calls” me even during these cold months. Kathy Hester is the vegan Ninja queen. I know someone mentioned Broccoli Mum - she’s very creative. I made vanilla (banana, soy milk, vanilla) and added Rootbeer flavor…delicious. I did make a honeydew during the summer. Basically any fruit will be wonderful.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Yayyy! Can’t wait to start using it. I’ll be sure to check out Kathy’s videos on it too. 😃 The honeydew has sounded sooo good to me lately! That might be the first one I make. 😅

[@tkarlmann]

I could hardly listen to this video --- I just kept grinning from ear-to-ear about you being/becoming a brand-new MOM! SO happy for you; and God Bless your family.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Awww thank you! 🥹🥹 What a sweet comment! 💛💛💛

[@anukauppala1060]

ANU

[@anukauppala1060]

Cleardlue Cleardlue

[@sugardustheart]

Congratulations 🎉 Your are gonna be a great mom❤

[@LetsEatPlants]

Aww thank you! 🤗🤗 Hope so!

[@CS-zw5im]

Congrats! You look so happy!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thank you so much! 🥰🥰 Yes we are very excited

[@BettyHorn]

It's been 50 years since I was first pregnant, and I still remember how sick I got! It was worse with my second child than it was the first time! I was actually hospitalized at least 4 times. I don't remember for sure. But I understand when you talk about food aversions. I couldn't even walk past a restaurant! And I lived in a touristy beach area in Florida. Couldn't get away! Lol! But your recipes are on point for me and you look wonderful!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Oh wow that must have been so difficult! I feel lucky the aversions and sickness were pretty mild overall. Can’t imagine having to be in the hospital! 😣😣 I’m sure the kids are worth it though. 😄😊

[@BettyHorn]

@@LetsEatPlants yes, they were. You look great!

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@BettyHorn 🥰🥰 Aww thank you Betty

[@NguyenVinhHang]

Woah, congratulations to you and your family 😊

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thank you! 😊😊

[@nazeeniranfar2616]

Looking great and thank you for this video and all the tips 🥰

[@LetsEatPlants]

Aww you’re very welcome! 😊

[@joysilas4724]

Love this video! You look amazing!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thank you! 🥹🥹

[@BreeSB]

Newer subscriber thank you for your vides! Enjoying learning more plant based meals as I transition from a more typical eating plan. Just curious when you say "things are expensive here" where is "here" for you? 😊

[@LetsEatPlants]

Oh hey! Welcome! 👋🏻 So glad you’re here. 😃 I’m currently living in Toronto, Canada. I find a lot of food prices pretty reasonable here but for some reason the tempeh is always super expensive! Lol. I’m originally from California so I’m used to the Trader Joe’s tempeh that’s like $2 (or at least it used to be!).

[@BreeSB]

@@LetsEatPlants ahh that makes sense! I'm from Windsor 😁 so yes prices compared to US are definitely different. I'm currently living in Iowa....so everything is significantly cheaper! Thanks for answering ☺️

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@BreeSB Oh wow! You did the opposite swap. 😄 Must be nice to be enjoying the slightly cheaper prices then!

[@sarinawood]

I have found different brands of tahini have a big range of calcium when you compare the same serving size! I have also seen lots of recalls for lots of tahini brands over the last few years... I like the Nuts to You 🇨🇦 brand 😊. Have you been able to find a brand of calcium set tofu here in Canada? I have yet to see a "high" calcium tofu where I've shopped 😢

[@LetsEatPlants]

Interesting! I hadn't noticed about the calcium being different... just that different tahinis can taste quite different! I'll have to keep an eye out next time I'm shopping. The one I use is about 100mg per tablespoon. Also haven't had my eye out for calcium tofu. I buy the extra firm organic 3-pack from Costco which is 225mg for an 85g serving, which seems pretty standard. 😊

[@sarinawood]

@LetsEatPlants Aw I wish the different Canadian Costcos carried the same products. Mine only has the 4 pack of Fontaine Sante tofu which is only 50mg/85g. The one I see at my No Frills and Superstore is the Sunrise extra firm and it is 75mg/85g. The search continues 🙃

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@sarinawood Omg right!? It’s so annoying! I see people in other locations get cool vegan cheeses and yogurts that we never get at ours. But at least I guess we get the good tofu! 😆😆 The brand is called Superior Natural if you happen to see that one anywhere!

[@michelledotts2041]

Congratulations on your new little angel. You look great😊

[@LetsEatPlants]

Aww thank you Michelle! 🤗🤗

[@karendecosta6327]

So happy for you and the upcoming arrival when you said you ate bad what did you eat? and What creamer are you using in your coffee?

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thank you! 🤗 Great question! I will address it more in the upcoming Q&A, but definitely a lot more chips (I almost *never* usually eat chips), sour candies, cookies and ice cream… all vegan, just typical “junk food” I guess. 😆🙈 For coffee I just use plain soy milk! During the holidays we buy the sweet creamer from silk but that is only for special occasions. 😜

[@karendecosta6327]

Have you ever tried Nutpods for creamer? What are your thoughts

[@karendecosta6327]

Thank you have you ever tried nutpods?@@LetsEatPlants

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@karendecosta6327 Never tried them! I just looked them up and they look like a pretty good option. Not too bad for fat, cals & sugar as long as you're not using a lot. 😊

[@Raddiebaddie]

Nice and healthy~ good luck with everything 🥰

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thank you! 🤗🤗

[@debbinakamura5217]

Love your channel! How do you like your vitamix mini container blender? I read mixed reviews on it. Just bought the food processor

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thank you! I *love* it! I actually have the smoothie cups (that I made the chocolate smoothie in in this video) and also the minis (8oz. size). I don’t use the minis as much… but I think I’ll be making a lot of baby purées in them soon. 😆😆 But even with the smoothie cups, I think I use them more than my big jug because they’re perfect for a single smoothie. The big container I use more for hummus, soup or if I make a double/ triple smoothie batch. I’m curious how you like the food processor! I love mine, just wish it wasn’t so darn loud. LOL

[@masamateic]

Thank you!❤

[@LetsEatPlants]

🤗🤗🤗

[@staceyneedscoffee]

Congratulations, you look beautiful! Definitely having that oatmeal for breakfast today, and cannot wait to try the other yummy recipes!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thank you! Hahaha oatmeal is the best! Hope you enjoy the other ones as well. 💛💛

[@liviawhittaker1485]

You look Beautiful !!!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Awww thank you!!! 🥰🥰 That is so sweet because I definitely haven’t been feeling my most beautiful but am trying to embrace with weight gain with grace. 🥹

[@alittleheavenonearth]

​@@LetsEatPlantsagreeeeee

[@alittleheavenonearth]

Girl with my 1 pregnancy I wanted so much healthy meals ... fruit was key I could eat one whole watermelon 🍉 alone 😂😂 it was a girl 2 pregnancy lmao 🤣 completely NO healthy .... I wanted meat .... I had to have MC cheese burger once a week .... I wasn't 💯 vegan at that time ... and it was a BOY 😅.... so don't feel guilty... enjoy every craving 😋

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@alittleheavenonearth Hahaha isn’t that crazy how different each pregnancy is!? 😄 Glad I’m not alone with the cravings!

[@alittleheavenonearth]

@LetsEatPlants nope we are human nature gf ♡♡

[@daivagusciuviene5069]

Congratulations ❤

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thank you!

[@cavenavasagam6461]

Looking forward to Ninja Creami recipes and comparison. Take care!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thank you! I am too 🤩🤩

[@libbyreed8588]

The Ninja Creami Deluxe is $179 at Costco. I ♥️my Ninja Creami

[@LetsEatPlants]

That's a great price too! I'm excited to try mine out. 🤩

[@1233312zxc]

all is gorgeous!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thank you! 😊😊

[@tabathamaiolino8850]

I recently got a ninja creami and I really love it.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Yayyy! Can’t wait to experiment with mine! Everyone who I know who has gotten one has said the same thing.. they love it!

[@tabathamaiolino8850]

I love mine. It takes a bit of planning, making sure to get the base mixture in the freezer, but is super easy to use otherwise.

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@tabathamaiolino8850 Yes that was my main hesitation! But I think it will be easy enough to plan it out. 😄

[@lindalatham412]

You are so stinking cute!! I love your videos, and your uplifting energy!! ❤❤❤

[@LetsEatPlants]

Awww thank you! 🥹🥹🥹 Definitely trying to stay positive! What a sweet comment thank you 💛

[@kararaehsler3581]

I LOVE Tempeh too!!! So yummy!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Isn't it just the best!? 😄😄

[@Francine76]

Hi!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Yay! Hi! 👋🏻👋🏻

[@cresentiae]

Thank you #savesoil

[@LetsEatPlants]

You’re welcome!

[@bjoyp7463]

Love the date “shake” idea but just sharing from experience, you might not want that color of green smoothies after the baby….just sayin’😂

[@LetsEatPlants]

🤣🤣🤣 Gooood point

[@anukauppala1060]

ANU

[@AathiraKaruthedath]

Your healthy, clean eating always inspired me to cut junk. The colorful bowl is really tempting 😋..Congratulations mommy-to-be.🤰🏻❤

[@AathiraKaruthedath]

Your healthy, clean eating always inspired me to cut junk. The colorful bowl is really tempting 😋..Congratulations mommy-to-be.🤰🏻❤

[@LetsEatPlants]

Aww so glad to hear that! 🥹🥹 And thank you so much! 🥰🥰