since i've been pregnant, i have been recommended to create a 6 small meal plan for my ever-growing baby and squished tummy. it's hard to always eat healthy when you're craving hot wings and candy all the time! so i turned to my sissy lisa to help me create a healthy meal plan. she is my little health guru!
when you're pregnant, the daily recommended protein intake almost doubles. here are six small meals high in protein and all under 300 calories that you can snack on throughout the day without going hungry!
meal 1:
1 piece of whole wheat toast: 90 calories
1 over easy egg: 80 calories
1/2 slice small-medium avocado: 113 calories
hot sauce and salt and pepper to taste
25 grams of protein
meal 2:
1 plain greek yogurt: 100 calories
1.5 cup of mixed berries: 105 calories
20 grams of protein
meal 3:
quinoa fresh veggie salad: 140 calories
1 cup cooked quinoa, 1/4 cup chopped tomato, 1/2 cup diced bell pepper, 1/2 cup diced cucumber, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1/4 cup black beans, 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
24 grams of protein
meal 4:
apple: 90 calories
1 tablespoon of peanut butter: 100 calories
glass of skim milk (1 cup): 90 calories
18 grams of protein
meal 5:
1/2 cup brown rice: 108 calories
1/2 chicken breast: 130 calories
19 grams of protein
meal 6:
1 string cheese: 80 calories
1 oz. almonds: 160 calories
14 grams of protein
now my only question is, where is the dessert?

Speaking of pregnancy diets: Way back in 1969 when I was pregnant with Micheal, our first baby, your Daddy (my little 11 yr. old brother) gave me a hand-written pregnancy diet. Thought you would enjoy this tidbit....what a loving and sweet little brother he has been to me all these years!
ReplyDeletehaha! i totally agree - where the heck is the chocolate.
ReplyDeletebesides that - good list! :)
haha i was thinking "meals" and dessert does not constitute a meal ;) i will gladly make a dessert menu if you would like ;)
ReplyDeleteps its half cup brown rice, sorry must a got cut off? or i forgot! hope this helps you sis, LOVE YOU
ReplyDeleteEven though I'm not preggers, I love all these snack ideas! Definitely gonna try some of them, especially the quinoa salad!
ReplyDeleteI've been a "stalker" from afar for a while through Traveling Triplets, and I love all three of your blogs :) Thought I'd finally comment!
looks good! yes...add some chocolate :) This looks great to eat everyday!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing to me that you are able to eat any of this. You are soooooooo LUCKY you don't get sick at all. The only things i can eat on this list is toast, eggs, and yogurt the rest would make me sick. Count your blessings girl! Excited we are only 10 weeks apart.
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome! That plan looks delicious, fulfilling, and healthy! Perfect for a cute pregnant chica like yourself. :) And honestly, breastfeeding right now has been tricky on my diet (I want to lose weight from my pregnancy, but I also need to keep my milk supply) and this looks like a great way to do that! Thanks girly. :)
ReplyDeleteof course a daily, small handful of chocolate chips has to fit somewhere in my diet at all times ;)
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