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Meal plans

KittenformeKittenforme member
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I need to increase my calories from 1000 to at least 1800 and need some help on a budget.

So far this is what i typically have in the house per day
.bread
.oatmeal
.apple or other fruit
.chicken (i dont eat other meat)
.milk
.tv dinners
.vegetable or salad

All of this doesnt add to much and i am getting some filers.
.rice
.potatoes

I dont know what else to add to my diet. I eat tuna twice a week too. But this is about it other than occasional oreos, mnms, and cookie treats.
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  • misstopsailmisstopsail member
    What kind of milk are you drinking? You could go up to whole milk for added calories. What are you eating on the bread? Nut butters are wholesome calories. Sweet potatoes would be a good addition too. And maybe start your day with a protein shake?
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  • KittenformeKittenforme member
    1percent is all I drink. I cant have nuts or peanut butter.
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  • lalala2004lalala2004 member
    My go to high calorie health food is avocado. Yogurt would be a good source of protein, too.
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  • Wicked4589Wicked4589 member
    I can't imagine surviving on 1,000 calories. That's less than what you should eat prepregnancy. I'd do a mix of healthy proteins and fruit/veg. Right now my fav is a bag of edamame.
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  • FutureMrsCaesarFutureMrsCaesar member
    How about getting some ice cream. Calcium, protein and calories.
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  • Krisdee123Krisdee123 member
    Black bean soup. If you make it from scratch using dried black beans it is even more cost effective. I have a great recipe if you are interested.
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  • Krisdee123Krisdee123 member
    edited October 2015
    Vegetarian chili with lots of different beans and veggies. Again, dried beans are CHEAP and it freezes well!
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  • DrillSergeantCatDrillSergeantCat member
    krisdee123 said:
    Black bean soup. If you make it from scratch using dried black beans it is even more cost effective. I have a great recipe if you are interested.
    I'm interested even if OP isn't.

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  • Ceridwen77Ceridwen77 member
    You need healthful, calorie dense foods:
    Can you eat sunflower or sesame seeds? You can get sunflower butter or tahini.
    Cook your food in olive or coconut oil
    Avocado
    Quinoa
    Granola
    Full fat dairy
    Dried fruit or fruit juice
    Whole grain bread/pasta
    Oily fish like salmon. Buy tuna canned in oil.
    Make fruit smoothies. Add protein powder.
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  • smileybabyboysmileybabyboy member
    edited October 2015
    You could add dry milk to things you eat like oatmeal, yogurt, mashed potatoes, etc.  You could switch your fish to salmon for more fats. 
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  • allisshineyallisshiney member
    Baked beans are also cheap and easy to make.
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  • allisshineyallisshiney member
    Baked beans are also cheap and easy to make.
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  • DustyMelonsDustyMelons member
    Kittenforme said:
    I need to increase my calories from 1000 to at least 1800 and need some help on a budget. So far this is what i typically have in the house per day .bread .oatmeal .apple or other fruit .chicken (i dont eat other meat) .milk .tv dinners .vegetable or salad All of this doesnt add to much and i am getting some filers. .rice .potatoes I dont know what else to add to my diet. I eat tuna twice a week too. But this is about it other than occasional oreos, mnms, and cookie treats.

    OP, I really think you need to talk to a professional here. The recommended minimum caloric intake for females is 1200 calories and you're well below that currently at 1000, not even getting into the fact that you're pregnant. 

    I respect that you're looking to improve your diet but I worry that there's more to the story here. I don't think people listing out a bunch of food ideas in this thread is going to give you the assistance you need.

    Can your OB recommend a dietitian or nutritionist you can speak with? 
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  • Krisdee123Krisdee123 member
    @DrillSergeantCat I can't take credit. It's from Eat Right For Your Blood Type.
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