It can be tiring being a mom. That’s why it’s essential to make sure that the foods we eat pack the biggest nutritional punch possible. Eating right just makes you feel better and gives you a natural energy boost. Here’s a look at nine of the biggest nutritional heavy eaters and why you should include them in your family’s diet.

There were probably days during your pregnancy when you thought your body couldn't possibly expand any further. But, incredibly, it did. And then you discovered that everything doesn't just miraculously deflate once your baby is born. Fortunately, getting back into shape post-baby is possible. Here's how:

Mick Jagger famously sang “You can’t always get what you want,” and for many people this holds true. The average person achieves just 20 to 30 percent of the goals they set, but a study published in Psychology and Health is determined to change this. It seems dreams can come true simply by, well, dreaming about them. “Mental imagery increases your chances of goal-attainment,” says Barbel Knauper, an Associate Professor of Psychology at McGill University and lead author on the study.

A Harvard University study found that eating blueberries can delay cognitive decline. They are rich in the flavonoid anthocyanidins, which crosses the blood-brain barrier and enhances the areas of learning and memory. Flavonoids also act as a powerful antioxidant and have anti-inflammatory properties that reduce stress and disease. If you needed another excuse to increase your blueberry intake, they can also reduce your appetite and help you lose weight. 

Okay, so we don’t usually don’t chat wine on this site, but we think this study warrants an exception. For those of you who aren't expecting, we’ve got some good news – especially if you like to treat yourself to a glass of red wine at the end of the day.