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  Welcome to Revolution Patisserie, the podcast that reinvents pastry and opens new horizons. I'm Joanna Lepap, well-being pastry chef, and I support everyone who wants to bring more meaning, more impact, and more creativity to their craft. Here, we explore a kind of pastry that will reach the body, the mind, and the world of tomorrow. Ready to check out the old rules? Come on, tie your apron, the revolution starts now. Today, we are diving into an infinitely gentle and deeply powerful topic. Best 3 for pregnant women. Pregnancy, honestly, is a unique journey. Every time. The body transforms and there is an immense need for comfort, stability and, of course, deliciousness. Before talking about recipes and tips, I think it's essential to understand the key needs of this part. First, supporting the baby's development. the brain, bones, insulin, stem, and so on. Second, stabilizing energy levels and limiting cravings and glycemic spikes. And third, easing digestion, which is often really put to the test. So, settle in, take a breath. Here we're going to explore how pastry can become true support, a form of care, and ultimately a gesture of love adapted to these very specific needs. To get to the heart of the matter, let's start with the nutritional needs of pregnant women. During pregnancy, the body becomes a real-life laboratory. It builds, protects, nourishes, and constantly re-adjusts. Things move fast and a lot, and it's both fascinating and extremely demanding. Naturally, the body's needs increase. Not necessarily in quantity, but definitely in quality. We often talk about increase needs in several areas. Iron, calcium, omega-3, magnesium, protein, vitamins like B9 and B12 and others. These are essential to give the body what it needs without overloading or exhausting it. Another very important aspect, keeping blood sugar stable. Fatigue combined with hormonal fluctuation can really make glucose levels swing. So we prioritize foods with a low glycemic index. In pastry, that means focusing on fiber, good fat, and also protein. A third essential point is food safety. This is non-negotiable. No raw eggs, no raw milk, no unheated animal gelatin, and impeccable hygiene. And of course, we also respect changing tastes, sudden cravings, and possible aversions. This is where pastry can play a key role. It brings comfort and through a well-balanced recipe. It can offer very interesting nutritional benefits. Now let's talk about something close to my heart. The role of the pastry chef during this period. How can a chef fit into the daily life of a pregnant woman? I've chosen to highlight five key moments of the day. Breakfast, non-teat nausea snacks, especially helpful in the first months. The morning or early afternoon mini snacks, a nourishing drink and finally a dessert. Pleasurable and balanced. If we want to explore these moments and pastry chefs absolutely can support women through them, we should also think of coaches, nutritionists or professionals who want to create snacks for their clients. So let's dive into the nutrients that structure these eating moments. I will highlight five key elements. First, quality protein, essential for cell constriction and recovery. We find them in eggs when it's cooked. Greek, because in that case, it's important. Greek yogurt or skir, almond or hazelnut butter, and flours like chickpea or tiger nut. Second, vitamin and minerals, macro-nutriments vital for the mother, iron, And you can find it around in raw cacao, almond, sesame, let's say. Calcium, in dairy products or seeds like chia. Magnesium, in dark chocolate, banana, Brazil nuts, and so on. B vitamins, let's go for the brevus yeast, dates, and oats. Third, healthy fats. Nourishing, anti-inflammatory, and crucial for the baby's brain. Almonds, walnuts. Walnut also has a nut. avocado, coconut oil, all that really help to bring health effects. Fourth now section, fiber. Essential for digest, comfort and stabilizing blood sugar. Wargrain flours like buckwheat or tiger nuts, fruits like prunes, figs, apple and so on. Seeds like flax and chia. Five, the sweeteners. We obviously use sugar in pastry, but we can focus on alternatives like yacon syrup. chicory syrup and fruit puree, which can replace sugar entirely. Now, let's step into the most intelligent part of the episode, recipes. Everything is possible, as long as we apply the principles we have outlined. Here are a few ideas. Let's go for an old almond raspberry financier. Why not also a cacao tiny cranberry cookie? Or a blueberry vanilla muffin with yogurt for breakfast or snacks. Maybe for a dessert, let's go for a tofu or avocado chocolate mousse with hazelnut puree and crushed hazelnuts. Or maybe also crumble bars with apple, oats and spices. The spice you like. I love also cinnamon, but you can really play with different type. Granola bars or homemade sneakers. Actually, the sneakers, you will have also the recipe in the book, Revelation Pastry. Cakes, that in like mini lemon ricotta almond cake, or one of the banana bread, carrot cake, very common, but also very tasty. Wonderful for playing with good flours and healthy fats. And of course, my beloved sweet bros. You will find a few in my book, Revelation Pastry. They also... allow incredibly delicious deeply nourishing innovative recipes because that broth is sugar made with of course low GI sugar but I wanted to do that so in French we say bouillon and I used to say bouillon sucré so it's also another way to highlight dessert with a very healthy way ultimately pastry is an act of care in life baking for a pregnant woman Our young mother is not just about creating desserts. It's about thinking of nutrition as a way to uplift, to comfort, and to deliver joy with every bite. It transforms indulgence into nourishment that supports energy, mood, and recovery. Every recipe becomes a tool of love, bringing essential nutrients, comfort, and a simple yet powerful joy. By choosing ingredients consciously, pastry becomes an ally for both body and mind. It can accompany every state of life and with great delicacy. Thank you for listening to this episode of Revelation Patisserie. I hope it inspires you to look at dessert differently. As a gesture of love, a living alchemy, a way to honor life in its most beautiful and fragile form. And remember, baking for yourself. Already means taking care of two worlds, the one you nourish and the one you are bringing into being. See you very soon for the next episode. Thank you.