Sprout Chiropractic & Wellness Blog; Roseville, MN

In preparing for childbirth and the postpartum period, many families will prep meals to have ready-to-go. This allows the family and caregivers to focus on recovery for the birthing person and reduce the stress of meals. Some have meal trains organized for others to prepare meals and bring them, while the birthing family will prep their own meals as well. Things to consider when meal prepping or freezing: ·          When prepping meals, write down instructions for making, baking, or preparing if necessary. ·          Consider foods high in nutrients (bone broth, proteins, fruits & greens) and low in inflammatory foods (such as gluten and dairy). ·          If you are preparing for another family, consider sides and accessory foods (such as veggie sides, etc). Why is meal prepping important? As mentioned before, it not only takes the stress away from making meals during busy times, but it also allows individuals to be more mindful of what they are eating. This is essenti