Heather Rae El Moussa is thoroughly enjoying her roles as both a mother and a stepmother.
Speaking to PopCulture.com just before Mother’s Day, the 37-year-old HGTV celebrity shared how her life transformed after the birth of her son Tristan, now 2 years old, with her husband Tarek El Moussa.
“I never envisioned myself as a mom,” Heather said while discussing her collaboration with Orgain Clean Nutrition Products. “But everything changed when I met Tarek and his two wonderful children. Initially, I hadn’t considered dating someone who already had children, so this was a new experience for me.”
Her stepchildren, Tarek’s 14-year-old daughter Taylor and 9-year-old son Brayden, whom he shares with ex-wife Christina Haack, introduced her to the delights of parenting.
“The happiness they brought into my life was something I hadn’t anticipated, and it really inspired me to want a child of my own with Tarek,” Heather enthused.
Since the arrival of their son Tristan in January 2023, Heather has found motherhood to be “more wonderful than I could have ever imagined.”
“Being a stepmom is wonderful, but having your own child is different. Carrying him was the most beautiful experience,” shared the former Selling Sunset star. “Tristan is my little Earth angel. It’s simply the best feeling.”
Heather continued, “Becoming a mom has altered every aspect of my personality. It has made me selfless, more patient, and allowed me to enjoy life more. As adults, we often focus on stress and work, but children bring joy and laughter over the simplest things, which has been incredibly fulfilling for me.”
To ensure her family maintains their health and happiness, Heather emphasizes the importance of nutrition. She keeps her home and travel bags stocked with Orgain’s Vegan Organic Nutrition Shakes and Kids Protein Shakes.
“Maintaining our energy levels throughout the week is crucial,” Heather explained. “I follow a plant-based diet, and people often ask how I manage my protein intake. Orgain has been a significant part of my diet for the past few years, even before my pregnancy. Their shakes are packed with nutrients and minerals, and each vegan protein shake contains 16 grams of protein, allowing me to have a few each day.”
The easily portable kids’ shakes are ideal for Heather to carry in her purse or include in her children’s lunch boxes. She also enhances her oatmeal or waffle batter with Orgain’s plant-based protein powders.
“If I skip protein in the morning, I find myself gravitating towards carbs and feeling less satisfied throughout the day,” she told PopCulture. “Ensuring I get enough protein right from the start of the day is crucial for me. Using these shakes has been an easy and tasty method to incorporate the necessary protein into our diets,” Heather concluded.
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