Hi All,

Welcome to the latest Udo's Choice® newsletter. Brought to you by Susan

Jane Murray, our monthly contributor.

Super-Eating for Pregnant Mamas

Being pregnant is like taking a vacation from your usual

body, and holidaying in another. Only the holiday has

un-forecasted thunderstorms and bursts of torrential

tears. Hormones go wild. Bowel movements hibernate.

And those once supple joints start to sound like that

doddering old floorboard upstairs. Sound familiar? You

should enjoy this recipe so. It‟s made with you in mind.

Omega fats are to hormones what Edward is to Jedward.

Indispensable. Every single cell in the body requires

omega fats to function properly. This is why scientists

refer to them as „essential fatty acids‟ or EFAs for short.

Hormonal malfunctioning (that‟s diplomatic speak for

sharpened fangs and temper tantrums) should not be a constant feature in your

pregnancy. If you nourish your body, then your body will nourish you.

The perfect ration of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids is 2:1. In other words, twice as

many omega-3 foods to omega-6 foods. So here‟s some help with next week‟s

shopping list; stock your fridge with oily fish, rich in omega-3 EFAs. These include

mackerel, wild salmon, herring and sardines. You could also soak flaxseed overnight,

and stir it through cooked porridge in the morning. Sources of omega-6 can be

sprinkled over your breakkie – hemp seed, sesame seed, pumpkin seed, sunflower

seed, Brazil nuts, pecans and hazelnuts. But don‟t forget, you want twice as many

omega-3 sources than omega-6 for optimal health. Too many omega-6 fatty acids can

have a negative effect on health, turning into bad prostaglandins.

For those extra busy days, just reach for your bottle of Udo‟s Choice® Ultimate Oil.

Udo designed the blend himself with optimal health-supporting properties in mind.

The bottle includes seven supersonic, extra

virgin organic oils in the perfect ratio of omega

oils that the body requires.

Particularly rich in omega-3, Udo‟s Oil offers

mummy more than an insurance policy against

mood swings, Pram Brain and post-natal

depression. Omega-3 fats support foetal brain development we now know to be an

integral part of a healthy happy baby. Dr Ricardo Uauy, professor of public health

nutrition and advisor to The World Health Organisation (WHO), stresses the

importance of mummy‟s diet while carrying her baby. Uauy‟s research points to an

increased risk of disease in later life through exposure to poor nutrition, smoke and

environmental toxins such as dioxins in the womb. “In fact, someone’s risk of

developing cancer starts from before the time of conception” insists Uauy. “The risk

factors are already operating in the mother’s eggs before conception.” Right then.

Anyone for Gazpacho?

Gazpacho Recipe

Gazpacho is a superbly tasty tomato soup. It‟s served chilled, which

helps with morning sickness. In the traditional recipe, Gazpacho

calls for sherry and stale white bread. You may notice I have

doctored this one to make it more nourishing for pregnant mamas.

There‟s lots of tasty veg with protective antioxidants, and some

honking garlic to keep the bugs at bay.

For the soup you will need:

1 small punnet / 250g cherry tomatoes, quartered

2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

1 red pepper, deseeded and diced

1 cup diced cucumber

3 spring onions, sliced

2 cups / 500ml tomato passata

Juice of 1 small lemon

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

For the finishing touches you will need:

A swirl of Udo‟s Oil

Fresh crack of black pepper

Basil leaf

Method: Too simple really – whizz and serve. You‟ll need to start with the cherry

tomatoes and garlic. Just give them a jolly good whizz until they‟re really smooth. Add

in the remaining ingredients and pulse very briefly. Gazpacho is best thick and chunky

like a soupy salsa. Should you find you‟ve accidently puréed until kingdom come,

don‟t panic. Garnish with a smile and crumbled egg, announcing it is in fact

Salmorejo. No-one argues with a pregnant lady.

Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, and spoon into four cold soup bowls. Serve

with a drizzle of Udo‟s Oil, torn basil leaves and a few moments of peace.

Enjoy! Susan Jane

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ingredient) will be judged by Udo Erasmus along with

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