I'm a vegetarian and I'm worried about getting enough protein. Any suggestions for meat free high protein meals/snacks?
I'd suggest 2% greek yogurt. It has tons of protein and is an easy snack. I'd say avoid any yogurts with no fat... the fat is good for balancing out the sugar. Another winner would be homemade hummus. Lots of chickpeas and tahini is basically seed butter. Added bonus: vitamin c from the lemons.
I've been eating healthy 5-6 out of 7 days a week but cravings force me to indulge in salty, spicy, or sour snacks on my "cheat" day. My doc didn't seem to think the occasional indulgence was too much to worry about so I give in when a craving hits too hard to ignore!
I've been eating healthy 5-6 out of 7 days a week but cravings force me to indulge in salty, spicy, or sour snacks on my "cheat" day. My doc didn't seem to think the occasional indulgence was too much to worry about so I give in when a craving hits too hard to ignore!
Also a veg. I use myfitnesspal daily to make sure my protein is hit. I've been well above my minimum most days. For me it's a lot of eggs, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, skim milk, peanut butter and veggies, nuts and seeds, and legumes (some protein, fiber, and carbs). It probably helps that I haven't had any food aversions. Many seem to develop aversions/nausea to protein rich foods.
I would also add chia seeds (add them to greek yogurt for an omega-3 boost), edamame, black strap molasses (in place of honey or sugar as a sweetener), and mangoes! All have huge health perks for preggo ladies and can add some flavor/texture to your meals!
I make a smoothie. I put a ton of spinach (folic acid) and berries. I also use yogurt and almond milk. I put rolled oats and honey as well as a banana. My super food smoothie plus prunes in there can help with the dreaded constipation lol
I eat quite healthy already and thankfully have no aversions so far! I bought bread already. My husband and I don't really eat bread but my first pregnancy was the same, craving sandwiches of all kinds! Looking for a substitute for orange juice though to avoid all that sugar!
I've bought OJ with vitamin D and Calcium that I drink every morning, usually I'm too nauseous to eat first thing. Once I get to work (I have an office job so it's nice I can snack all day) I have 2 100g containers of activia probiotic yogurt. Then a little while later I have a cup of decaf coffee and an oatmeal (Quaker super grains apple and cinnamon) ...little while later I'll have a banana. I usually try and drink 2 bottles of water in between there too before lunch. For lunch I've been having 4ish cups of either baby spinach or kale with creamy honey mustard dressing, wheat thins and hummus. I do so well until dinner time when I'm utterly exhausted and end up having some quicky frozen meal
I feel like this is me, too. I’ve always had a pretty healthy appetite and tend to snack all day—I’m waiting for a change. I told my husband maybe I’ll be lucky and not have any nausea or sickness...but to ask again next week when I’m hitting the 6 week mark.
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