#2: Healthiest Foods to Eat During Pregnancy: 1st Trimester

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All posts are from the book "100 Healthiest Foods to Eat During Pregnancy by Jonny Bowden Ph.D., C.N.S., and Allison Tannis, M.S., R.H.N.

A previous post from this book that may be good to read for those who are new relates to some important vitamins and minerals you'll want to make sure to get: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/75074-fueling-for-pregnancy-vitamins-you-need

1ST TRIMESTER

Yesterday's Post: Almonds: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/75078--1-healthiest-foods-to-eat-during-pregnancy-1st-trimester

#2: Anchovies

Sure, anchovies may not be your most desired food right now if your first trimester is full of bouts of nausea and mad dashes to the toilet to vomit. However, some of you may actually be craving anchovies! *Yes, cravings are common during the first timester.)

* Anchovies are full of protein that can help you feel full, a great strategy for avoiding feelings of nausea. So enjoy some on whole-grain crackers for a snack!

* The fats in anchovies are extremely healthy for both you and your baby. Anchovies and other small fish contain high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids

* Scientists have been discovering the amazing health benefits of these good fats and the devastation that occurs when you don't eat enough of them, including an increased risk of heart disease and mood-related problems.

*Omega-3 fatty acids are vital to brain cells, and during this first trimester, your baby's brain is forming at an amazingly fast rate. It needs a lot of omega=3's to develop optimally

* Anchovies are packed with calcium and iron

WARNING: there's a lot of sodium in anchovies, which is great for cravings, but be sure to reduce your sodium intake in other areas of your diet and drink enough water to compensate.

ANCHOVIES AT A GLANCE
Serving size: 3OZ (85 g)
Calories: 111
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Protein 17 g
Fiber: 0 g
Calcium: 12 g
Vitamin A: 1 %
Vitamin C: 0%
Iron: 13%

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