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Can't eat processed food...

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The thought of eating anything processed makes me want to Ick!. I only want fresh fruits and veggies but what else should I eat? I can't think of anything and doubt I am getting any sort of reasonable calorie intake at this point. Other then salads and fruit got any ideas?

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  • SaintCitySaintCity
    Yogurt?  Eggs?  All natural peanut butter? Beans?
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    imageSaintCity:
    Yogurt?  Eggs?  All natural peanut butter? Beans?

    Hmmm, yogurt maybe, the rest I wouldn't be able to stomach. Thanks for the suggestions!

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  • nicole0066nicole0066 member

    I'm having the opposite problem.  The only food that sounds tolerable is junk.

    Peanut butter, a higher calorie granola bar like a cliff bar, add some nuts or avacado to your salad. 

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    imagenicole0066:

    I'm having the opposite problem.  The only food that sounds tolerable is junk.

    Peanut butter, a higher calorie granola bar like a cliff bar, add some nuts or avacado to your salad. 

    Ha, ha I previously was a junk food aholic. Thats why I am running out of ideas. I may take a trip to an organic market and see what is appealing. I will probably stock up on some nuts, thats a good idea for extra calories/protein.

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  • rsrs807rsrs807
    You could make some veggie smoothies with spinach, millk, honey, bananas, pineapple, etc (whatever fruit you want.)  the fruit and honey cuts the spinach taste.  It's a good way to get your veggies (for me, since I hate veggies ha) and calories at the same time.
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  • fryratfryrat member
    My tummy is my brain when I'm not feeling well. If you are anything like me, I'd definitely recommend wandering thru the store, and just buying whatever sounds good. For me, that's what is most likely to stay in, and not upset anything. BLECH!!
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  • GerberDaisies3GerberDaisies3
    If you can stomach some yogurt, make a yogurt parfait with fruit and granola on top.  The granola will add some calories! 
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  • KatelobsterKatelobster member
    Maybe try a fresh smoothie with a protein boost? You could either get it from a smoothie bar or buy the bottled kind, like the Naked brand.
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  • JoeysLadyJoeysLady member
    What about veggies dipped in hummus (Sabra brand has lots of different flavors), or grill a chicken breast in a pan and put it on top of a fresh salad with lots of veggies or other beans.  Yogurt, scrambled or hard-boiled eggs, cheese sticks.
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  • altachicaaltachica

    I make trail mix with granola, nuts and dried fruit.  I'm not in the mood for much processed either, which is good for the baby, but I wish I could just crave some sugar once in awhile because I miss sweets.

    I'm eating a lot of hummus lately with veggies--I like the roasted pepper kind.

    Smoothies have been good for me too---I like peaches and strawberries :)

    Good luck!

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  • KSbride_to_beKSbride_to_be member

    I have the exact opposite problem. Vegetables sound awful. I forced myself to pack a salad for lunch today but there's a good chance that it will go uneaten. 

    For protein, you could try adding edamame to your salads or roast to snack on. Lentils sprinkled on your salads would be a good protein source as well.

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  • missbrooklyn1missbrooklyn1 member

    Hi,

    Like many others, I am having the exact opposite problem - I envy you!  I was eating nearly raw/vegan before I got pregnant and the past week I've been adding bread and some dairy back in because I'm just going CRAZY with cravings (and aversions to veggies).  But there are a lot of great veggie smoothies, as one pp already wrote.  I had fresh pineapple, cilantro, parsley and kale for breakfast today and then a handful of almonds for protein.  You can also add avocado for some substance and protein powder (check the ingredients or with your OB).  Soup is also a good veggie recipe and you can use chicken stock and/or beans for protein.  Lots of great recipes out there.  Alicia Silverstone is a vegan and has a whole section on her blog about eating vegan during pregnancy.  One last idea and then I'll shut up!  I like making a puree of veggies (broccoli is my fave) by just steaming and then using a stick blender and then pouring that over some brown rice (and again add nuts or beans for protein.  Hummus is also one of my big go-to's.

    Okay, enough outta me!  Let me know what you come up with. 

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