The ebb and flow of pregnancy hormones can make it really difficult to opt for healthy foods when McDonald’s and other fast food meals sound incredibly appealing. However, it is so important to regularly include nutrient dense foods that will provide you and your growing baby the nourishment you both need to feel your best. Consuming foods containing ample vitamins and minerals will ensure you are maintaining a healthy weight, reduce pregnancy symptoms such as swelling, nausea, and fatigue, and will make you feel better overall. As often as you can, build your meals around the following foods and save the fast food and treats for special occasions (although no judgement if you NEED a Wendy’s Frosty and fry combo to get you through the day – I’ve also been there).

Here is my personal list of the 15 best foods to eat when you are pregnant. These foods are nutrient dense and can be made into sweet or savoury dishes that won’t offend your heightened pregnancy senses. Not in any particular order, they are:

1. Avocado
2. Quinoa
3. Berries
4. Greek Yogurt
5. Sweet Potato
6. Broccoli
7. Eggs
8. Chicken
9. Brown Rice
10. Salmon
11. Beans
12. Spinach
13. Beef
14. Oranges
15. Bell Peppers

Some yummy combination ideas include:

• Quinoa bowls with sweet potato, broccoli, peppers and chicken
• Greek yogurt with berries and honey (BONUS: add in sunflower and hemp seeds)
• Salmon with brown rice and sweet potato
• Spinach salad with peppers, avocado, and quinoa
• Bean salad with chopped peppers (tossed with avocado oil, salt/pepper, and add in some chopped raw onion)
• Fruit salad with berries and chopped orange slices
• Eggs and avocado toast
• Beef and broccoli on rice

As a registered holistic nutritionist, it is my passion and goal to provide you with foods that are versatile and meet your unique health needs. Preparing for pregnancy, living through pregnancy, and postpartum are critical times in our lives as women and taking care of ourselves is the first step we take as mother’s to protect and support our children. I am here to help you now and in the future as you navigate the vast information about nutrition that currently exists. Book your FREE discovery call with me today to find out more about my unique nutrition packages!