Planning for Healthy Snack Ideas for Pregnancy and Eating a healthy and adjusted diet during pregnancy is fundamental to guaranteeing the legitimate development and improvement of the child. While it is vital to get every one of the fundamental supplements from meals, nibbling is likewise a significant piece of a good pregnancy diet. Snacks give additional supplements and energy, which are vital for both the mother and child. In this article, we will examine some healthy snack ideas for pregnancy that are not difficult to make and give fundamental supplements to a pregnant women.
BREAKFAST IDEAS
- Egg whites, Morning Star sausage, and an apple
- English muffin with peanut butter, and a banana
- Greek yogurt with granola
- Protein pancakes (1 whole egg, 2 egg whites, 1 small ripe banana- blend and cook like normal pancakes)
SNACK IDEAS
- Protein Shake
- Cheese and veggie slices
- Greek yogurt
- Celery and peanut butter
- 1/2 avacado with crackers
LUNCH IDEAS
- Soups! I love soup! (no cream based soups)
- Sandwiches (I ate a ton of ham sandwiches, just heated the ham up)
- Tuna & Avacado Salad or sandwich
- Leftovers from dinner (great for when you get hungry and need a quick lunch)
DINNER TIPS AND IDEAS
- 1 serving lean protein, 2 veggies and a complex carb
- Sandwich & soup (grilled ham & cheese with a light soup)
- Eat spaghetti squash when you’re craving carbs/pasta -Quinoa a great go instead of brown rice (for stuffed peppers, healthy fried rice, mexican rice bowls, etc)
PRE WORKOUT SNACKS
- Banana (1/2 or full before-depending on how hungry I was)
- 1/2 granola bar *see my favs in post
- 1 to 2 energy bites *see recipe in post
Also check: First Trimester Pregnancy Diet chart
HEALTHY SNACK IDEAS FOR PREGNANCY
LOW GLYCEMIC FRUIT
Cherries, Grapefruits, Bananas, Apples, Pears, Strawberries, Peaches, Oranges, Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries
SNACKS HIGH IN PROTEIN
Nut Butter with Celery, Apple Slices or Rice cakes, Goji Berries, Figs, Brazil Nuts, Almonds, Walnuts, Cashews, Sunflower Seeds, Pepitas, Trail mix, Hummus, Natural beef jerky
IRON RICH SNACKS
Kale or spinach and artichoke dip, Liver meatballs or pate, Roasted chickpeas, Kale chips, Vegan Green Hummus,
Quinoa granola bars, Dried Fruit, Nuts
HEALTHY FAT SNACKS
Coconut manna/butter, Fat bombs, Chia Pudding, Buttered Radishes, Wild Caught Canned Sardines, Anchovies and Smoked Oysters, Coconut milk Ice cream or Popsicles
NUTRIENT DENSE SNACKS
Homemade larabars, Homemade energy bites/balls, Seaweed snacks, Nori, Smoothies, Dark Chocolate, Avocado Deviled eggs, Hard Boiled Eggs, Overnight oats, Granola, Cut up fresh veggies with homemade yogurt dip, Guacamole Veggie Pate, Yogurt
Also Check: Pregnancy Diet Chart, Pregnancy food diet
1st Trimester Diet Plan
Focus: Whole, unprocessed, fresh, seasonal, local food Hydration: 1/2 your body weight in fluid ounces (water)
Nutrients: L-carnitine, L-cysteine, L-methionine, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin B6, Methylfolate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, E, A, & D, lodine, Selenium, Magnesium
2nd Trimester Diet Plan
GrowBaby Focus: Whole, unprocessed, fresh, seasonal, local food
Hydration: 1/2 your body weight in fluid ounces (water)
Nutrients: Rainbow of fruits and vegetables, Iron, Vitamin C, Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin D, Manganese, Molybdenum, Boron, Probiotics, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin B6, Methylfolate, Vitamin B12, Zinc
3rd Trimester Diet Plan
Focus: Whole, unprocessed, fresh, seasonal, local food
Hydration: 1/2 your body weight in fluid ounces (water)
Nutrients: Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Rainbow of food, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Probiotics, L-Carnitine, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Methylfolate, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Choline.
Also check: Pregnancy Diet Chart Month by Month Guide to a Nutritious Pregnancy
BIRTH
Focus: Whole, unprocessed, fresh, seasonal, local food
Hydration: 100% of your body weight in fluid ounces (water)
Nutrients: Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Rainbow of food, Probiotics, Zinc, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, Methylfolate, Vitamin B12