Quick and Easy Healthy Pregnancy Diet Recipes

Coffee or your caffeine intake should be limited to 300mg a day during pregnancy. 2 cups of regular coffee or 2 cups of regular tea is recommended. Decaffeinated drinks readily available in the market are a good option to regular coffee. For sweeteners, small amounts of honey or sugar are okay

Low-fat milk helps quench thirst while also providing several of the calcium you and your growing baby needs. It offers lots of protein, vitamin D, and vitamin B12. Avoid raw or unpasteurized milk, as it might contain bacteria known as Listeria.

Plain water can sometimes be boring, but adding some lemon, slices of cucumber, or mint leaves gives added flavor and zest

When morning sickness becomes a problem, drinking small amounts of water slowly can reduce nausea. Note that when the body is dehydrated, nausea becomes worse

Frozen yogurt (taken in moderation)
Yogurt offers lower calories compared to ice cream. A half-cup of serving daily is the best during pregnancy. Frozen yogurt for dessert is beneficial to pregnant women because it offers high nutrients of calcium and protein. Add to other fruits such as banana for added nutrients.

Dark chocolate
Dark chocolates offer a good amount of antioxidants and prove to help prevent the development of tooth decay, heart disease, type-2 diabetes, and even depression. Nevertheless, dark chocolates are still under the category of high calorie foods.

While dark chocolate can be added to pregnancy diet, it is not advisable to have plenty more than the required calorie intake. Consumption should always be regulated. A square or two of dark chocolate daily is enough to satisfy pregnant women’s sugar cravings.

Fruit salad mix
Mix a variety of fruits together. Give it a pinch of sugar and a squeeze of lemon for the tangy taste. You can be creative when making a fruit salad mix. It is usually easier to bring together fruits that are in season

Frozen fruit
Mix your all time favorite fruits together. Common fruits to blend are berries, which are rich in antioxidants and bananas, which are rich in potassium. Freeze blended fruits in a Popsicle mold. If Popsicle molds are not available, half fill paper cups with blended fruit mix. Add wooden craft sticks on each cup before freezing mixture.

Baked apples
Remove core of apples. Stuff apples with raisins, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and bake stuffed apples for about 15 minutes

Pregnant women must also stay away from eating more than 2 portions of oily fish in a week’s time. These fishes include salmon, trout, and mackerel. These types of fish may contain some pollutants that can post danger to the health of mother and child