Pregnancy Meal Plan - Second Trimester
May 29, 2008
ARE YOU IN YOUR SECOND TRIMESTER AND LOOKING FOR NUTRITION INFORMATION AND A MEAL PLAN THAT WILL IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND THE HEATH OF YOUR GROWING BABY? Read more here…
Finally you’ve reached your second trimester! All of your nutritional hard work has paid off, and your baby will only continue to grow and develop.
During your second trimester, your diet should include plenty of foods rich in Calcium, and Iodine.
Calcium will help to protect your teeth and skeletal system, and help your growing baby develop his/hers. It is also a crucial nutrient in helping with the development of nerves and muscles. The recommended daily dose of Calcium doubles in pregnancy…it’s that important!
Iodine is essential for healthy functioning of the thyroid gland, which begins in the beginning of this trimester, and for healthy brain development. But don’t overdo it. A little goes a long way with this mineral.
Here are some ways you can incorporate both into your diet.
To see more in depth information on the various Vitamins and Minerals and their food sources, click HERE.
Breakfast:
1 cup of Calcium Fortified Orange Juice
2 Eggs, 1 Egg White
1 Corn Tortilla (Organic/Non-GMO)
Snack:
10-15 Almonds
1/2 – ¾ Cup of Low fat Cottage Cheese (For a treat, throw in some applesauce or jam!)
Lunch:
Burritos!
Corn Tortilla (if possible), Beans, Cheese, Protein of Choice (i.e. chicken, beef, tofu etc.), lettuce, tomato, and avocado.
Snack:
Vegetarian sushi roll (seaweed excellent source of Iodine)
Dinner:
Salmon (wild from Alaska, not farmed. Not to exceed 12 oz per week)
Spinach and/or Kale Salad
Lentil Soup
Snack:
3 Figs
1 Cup of Milk
As you can see these are small meals that will keep you blood sugar balanced, your weight maintained, and your baby getting optimal nutrition. I hope that this guide will help making your healthy pregnancy that much easier. If you have any questions, or would like suggestions on substitutions, please feel free to email me at:
pregnancyandbabyinforamtion@gmail.com.
NOTE: I am not a Doctor or Medical professional. This information is intended to be informative only. Please check with your medical professional before starting any Diet, Exercise or any other Medically related programs.
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