Recipes and Meal Planning
Recipes and Meal PlanningNow that we’ve talked about some fundamentals of good nutrition, here are some specific recipes and tips for putting what you’ve learned into practice. The recipes are designed to provide nutrition that pregnant women need, but they are also delicious and nutritious options for the rest of your family, as well as beyond pregnancy.
Power Snacks
Most typical snack foods are high in simple carbohydrates and fats but low in proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Try to put snacks together that pair healthy carbohydrates from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains with a food high in protein. This will give you long-lasting energy and important nutrients. These are some examples:
• Fruit wedges with ½ cup of low-fat cottage cheese or yogurt
• Raw vegetables with hummus
• Fruit with one ounce of low-fat cheese, such as mozzarella string cheese
• Fruit or vegetable pieces with ¼ cup nuts
•Natural peanut butter (no hydrogenated oils) spread on a slice of whole-grain bread or whole-grain trans fat–free crackers
• Peanut butter spread on celery sticks or apple wedges
Category: Healthy Eating During Pregnancy
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