Synopsis

Price and Platform: Free with premium option. Apple and Android.

RDN Score: 4/5

Pros

• Lovely and inviting aesthetic to immediately bring about calmness and instill confidence.
• Designed and led by gynecologists, midwives, therapists, coaches and pre- and postnatal yoga practitioners.
• Includes pregnancy exercises, Pilates and yoga designed to encourage fitness and strength through pregnancy and birth.
• Includes meditation and breathing exercises to help reduce anxiety and encourage relaxation.
• Watch daily videos and listen to podcasts and get tips from midwives.
• Users can personalize pregnancy exercises for their personal needs and stage of pregnancy.
• Uncover recipes to help fill nutrition gaps and avoid heartburn and other common issues.
• Accommodates a variety of diet needs including vegan recipes.
• Free download with a premium option available for personalized content.
• Upgrade to premium to log symptoms and set up a coach for weekly workouts tailored for you.
• Some insurance providers will reimburse the app’s digital birth preparation course.

Cons

• Must create an account with an associated name and email address.
• The app freezes at times and might need a bit more time for developers to work out the bugs.

Bottom Line: Although it’s easy to find apps to guide you through 40 weeks of pregnancy, Keleya Pregnancy App is ideal for those seeking pregnancy-specific fitness and meditation guidance, too.

Synopsis

Price and Platform: Free with a paid option. Apple and Android.

RDN Score: 4/5

Pros

• Simple, fun and easy-to-use editor to create greetings and photo grids using the photo collection on your phone.
• Freestyle photo editing and several grid layout options to spark creativity.
• Select from seasonal, holiday and everyday templates, fonts, colors, stickers and backgrounds to customize your content.
• Draw and doodle for a truly custom creation.
• Don’t like the original background on an image? Isolate your favorite parts of an image and apply a new backdrop.
• Save your creation to the library or camera roll for later.
• Share your collage on social media with one tap or print into a physical greeting card.
• Upgrade to premium to remove the PicCollage logo and to use the app without ads ($35.99/year).
• PicCollage offers a free seven-day trial to remove the watermark and unlock all content before committing to the annual fee.

Cons

• The free version includes in-app advertisements and a prominent watermark on all content.
• Available backgrounds and design elements are somewhat limited compared to more robust options such as Canva.
• The bright, whimsical templates may not appeal to everyone.

Bottom Line: PicCollage is great for anyone who wants to add fun elements and color to photos for visuals that stand out. If you’re using the app for professional purposes, it’s worth upgrading to remove watermarks and in-app advertising.

SERVINGS: 6
SERVING SIZE: 1 fritter (47 grams)
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOKING TIME: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons (20 milliliters) lemon juice
• ¼ cup whole-wheat flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon (14 milliliters) avocado oil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, stir together chickpeas, lemon juice, flour and salt. Mash with potato masher or fork until a thick paste is formed, leaving a few chickpeas whole for texture. Stir in Parmesan cheese, basil and lemon zest.
2. With clean hands, form mixture into 6 golf ball-sized balls. Flatten into patties, roughly 2 inches to 3 inches in diameter. Place on a plate.
3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add 3 to 4 patties to skillet, being mindful not to overcrowd the pan.
4. Cook one side for 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a towel-lined plate.
5. Cook remaining patties and serve immediately.

NUTRITION PER SERVING: 119 calories, 5g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 3mg cholesterol, 363mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 2g sugar, 6g protein, 81mg potassium, 91mg phosphorus