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3rd Trimester: CRANBERRIES
Pucker up to a glass of cranberry juice and kiss your bad bacteria goodbye. Cranberries are not only a great source of vitamin C and other antioxidants, they also have a unique ability to keep your body free from bad bacteria that can cause problems such as urinary tract infections, a common problem for pregnant women. AT…
2nd Trimester - Basil
Basil is everybody's favorite herb. It's not just a delicious and indispensable ingredient in Italian dishes and homemade salad dressings. It's packed with nutrients for you and your growing baby. AT A GLANCE: Serving size: 1 ounce (28 g or about 10 Tbsp fresh basil) Calories: 6 Saturated Fat: 0 g Protein: 0 g Fiber: 0 g…
1st Trimester - BANANAS
Peel a babna and take a bite or slice or mash it into your diet. Why? Because there are so many fabulous nutrients in bananas, plus they're easy on your stomach. One large banana contains 4 g of fiber and about 20 percent of your daily vitamin C and vitamin B6 needs. AT A GLANCE: Serving size: 1 large banana Calories: 121…
3rd Trimester: Coho Salmon
Salmon is one of the healthiest foods you can eat during pregnancy. Wild salmon is considered the healthiest type of salmon, and one of the tastiest is Coho salmon. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and vitamins salmon is a perfect food to include in your diet during your third trimester. AT A GLANCE: Serving Size: 1/2…
2nd Trimester: AVOCADO
"Rich and Luxurious" is a strange way to describe most fruits, but avocados are one of the most decadent fruits on earth and one oft he healthiest, too. Avocados are packed with vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, fiber, and healthy fats to help you and your baby enjoy a healthy pregnancy. AVOCADO AT A GLANCE: Serving size:…
1st Trimester - APPLE SAUCE
Applesauce is a great food for even the pickiest eaters. But it's perfect food for any mothers-to-be who are suffering from morning sickness! Applesauce is gentle on your stomach. it's packed with valuable nutrients for you and your baby. And it's a good source of fluid to help you stay hydrated. Grab a spoon and dig into…
3rd Trimester: CELERY
Crisp and delicious, celery is more than a healthy snack: Consider it your new skin-beautifying food during your pregnancy. Celery is rich in silica, a mineral that is important to the tone and firmness of your skin. With all the stretching and expanding going on during this final trimester of pregnancy, your skin needs…
2nd Trimester: BASIL
Basil is everybody's favorite herb. It's not just a delicious and indispensable ingredient in Italian dishes and homemade salad dressings. It's packed with nutrients for you and your growing baby. BASIL AT A GLANCE Serving Side: 1 ounce Calories: 6 Saturated Fat: 0 g Protein: 0 g Fiber: 0 g Calcium: 5% Vitamin A: 30%…
1st Trimester - 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 trimester). ANCHOVIES AT A GLANCE: Serving Size: 3 oz Calories: 111…
3rd Trimester: BLACK BEANS
A favorite in Mexican dishes, black beans (also known as turtle or black turtle beans) are a tasty and nutritious addition to your pregnancy diet. The Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry reported that black beans are as rich in antioxidant compounds called anthocyanins as grapes and cranberries, two fruits that are…
