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Foods with Protein & Calcium!?

Snowbunny13Snowbunny13 member
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Hi All. At my appointment on Monday, my Dr said Protein/Calcium are very important during pregnancy. Then I read an article on the bump about protein helping with cell development. I usually eat a lot of fruits and veggies, but want to make sure I am eating more with Protein and Calcium too! Below are some some idea's from me can you add yours?

Protein:

*Eggs

*String Cheese

*Nuts/Peanut Butter

*Yogurt

I like things I can grab quick, because if I am hungry that instant I will eat candy Embarrassed! I need to change that! I think the yogurt/cheese is a good source of Calcium & Protien. I was reading about beans, but all I think of are baked beans lol. What do you guys do for cooking/preparing beans? Thanks for your help and idea's - I'm just enjoying a snow day at home :)

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Re: Foods with Protein & Calcium!?

  • laoch101laoch101
    Refried beans are the best. And like said before you add black beans to about anything. Soy milk too. As long as you don't have a problem with soy. 
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  • Petunia844Petunia844 member
    It doesn't have calcium, but hummus is a tasty snack with some protein, not a ton... but some.  Plus it's delicious with whole wheat pitas or carrots. I second the greek yogurt, I also have smoothies with whey protein powder in them.
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  • chloebeth930chloebeth930 member
    I would do a protein shake powder made with milk. 
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  • roxyttandmeroxyttandme member
    Dark chocolate almond milk is pretty fab... just saying...
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  • rainyday31rainyday31
    Cottage cheese is a great source too. I usually mix it with a little fruit.
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  • LottaLattesLottaLattes member

    If you like beans, white beans are great and also have a lot of potassium in them (help prevent leg cramps!)  I just make sure to have 4 glasses of milk a day (less for a singleton) and two of them I have in the morning with whey protein powder from Trader Joe's as a shake.

    As for preparing beans, making chile of various types is a good way to get those in (and you can also add some shredded chicken and all sorts of other veggies and make it super healthy).

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  • ArchyFloresArchyFlores member
    Another vote for greek yogurt. I get the kind with the fruit on the bottom and it's deeeelicious! 
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  • Missa_gMissa_g member

    My MFM wants me to get between 100-120g of protein per day and at least 1500mg of calcium.  It's a struggle to get that much protein since its very filling but I'm doing good.  Here is what I ate yesterday to get my protein and more than enough calcium:

    Breakfast - Chocolate carnation instant breakfast made with milk (13g), 1 cup chocolate milk (8g), two chewy peanut butter chocolate chip granola bars (4g)

    Lunch - Marie Callendars microwave sweet n sour chicken (18g) and string cheese (8g)

    Snack- string cheese (8g), snickers (4g)

    Dinner - Two pancakes (20g), one scrambled egg (7g), and two turkey sausage patties (13g) 

    I will definitely be gaining weight on this plan but the protein will help both my babies bulk up since they'll be born at 38w at the latest.  If you need more calcium you can chew up to 4 tums per day, just make sure you do it two hours before or after your prenatal since iron effects the absorption of calcium. 

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  • unstuck6jbunstuck6jb member
    I make a green shake in the mornings and use Kale, it's one of the most nutritious food actually and it even has calcium!  You can also eat it sauteed with some seasonings and olive oil or layer into a lasagna like you might with spinach.  Broccoli also is a good non-dairy source for calcium.  I'm also trying to add spinach to my daily diet because it is high in Iron which is also super important.  I must say I do also take a calcium supplement as well, just to be sure!  I take 500 mg in the morning with breakfast and again at night with dinner. 
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  • xokell2xokell2 member

    I don't eat meat so I love protein alternatives. A great bean recipe is take three kinds of canned beans. I use black, kidney, and garbanzo. One can of corn ( or frozen) dice one small onion. Mix it all together with some salt, pepper, garlic and a bit of vinegar and a dash of olive oil. I refrigerate it and eat it every day. I love it.   

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