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Exercise in pregnancy

Exercise in pregnancy

The more active and fit you are during pregnancy, the easier it will be for you. It is good to stay fit and healthy to help you cope with your changing shape and weight gain. It will also help you to cope with labour which is a tough physical experience so the fitter...

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Tomato and basil salmon with roast sweet potatoes

Tomato and basil salmon with roast sweet potatoes

By Dr. Karen Lindsay and Professor Fionnuala McAuliffe Serves 4 Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil 1 kg sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3cm cubes 4 salmon fillets 4 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp caster sugar 12 basil leaves 24...

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Thai chickpea and mushroom curry

Thai chickpea and mushroom curry

By Dr. Karen Lindsay and Professor Fionnuala McAuliffe Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp sunflower oil 250g mushrooms, quartered Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1-2 tbsp Thai green curry paste 1 tbsp soft dark brown sugar 400ml tin coconut milk 400g tin of chickpeas,...

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Linguine with salmon and peas

Linguine with salmon and peas

By Dr. Karen Lindsay and Professor Fionnuala McAuliffe Serves 4 Ingredients 350g linguine or whole-wheat spaghetti 2 x 200g salmon fillets, skinned 1 tbsp olive oil 300g fresh or frozen peas 250ml vegetable stock 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped Freshly ground black...

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Chicken pasta with caramelised onions

Chicken pasta with caramelised onions Serves 4-6 Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 2 red onions, peeled and cut into thin wedges 2 tsp sugar 1 red pepper 4 skinless chicken breast fillets, thinly sliced 4 spring onions, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 250ml low-fat...

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Thai Red Fish Curry

Thai red fish curry Serves 4 Ingredients 250g basmati rice 2-4 tbsp red curry paste 400ml tin light coconut milk 250g skinless white fish fillets, cut into chunks 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped 100g sugar-snap peas...

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Baked salmon with mixed bean salsa and salad

Baked salmon with mixed bean salsa and salad

Baked salmon with mixed bean salsa and salad Serves 4 Ingredients 4 salmon fillets 1 lemon, halved Handful coriander leaves, chopped Freshly ground black pepper 400g can mixed beans, rinsed and drained 1 tbsp chopped black olives 6 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1 red...

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Chicken and cashew nut stir-fry

Chicken and cashew nut stir-fry

Chicken and cashew nut stir-fry Serves 4 Ingredients 300g dried egg noodles 2 tsp peanut oil 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 2 tbsp grated ginger 3 skinless and boneless chicken fillets, cut into strips 100g baby corn, halved 100g green beans, halved 1...

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Cheesy Winter Vegetable Crumble

Cheesy Winter Vegetable Crumble

Cheesy winter vegetable crumble Serves 6   Ingredients 1 tbsp sunflower oil 1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 5cm chunks 1 small turnip, peeled and cut into 5cm chunks 1 parsnip,...

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