Pregnancy/ lactation
By: Shaquilla Burnette
Meals to eat while pregnant.
L-Whole Wheat Pita Sandwich stuff it with greens like baby spinach, chopped veggies, and lean meat. Add a little pasteurized goat cheese or spicy mustard.
D-Grilled Chicken Tenders marinate chicken tenderloin all day in the fridge with Worcestershire, olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt pepper and minced garlic. Grill and serve with a side of baked sweet potato fries.
Snacks-Apple slices and almond butter, Baked Sweet Potato with cinnamon, Toasted pumpkin seeds and sea salt
Calories intake while pregnant.
Total daily calories: 2200
If your doctor says you are underweight, you'll likely need about 2400 calories a day: Add an after-dinner snack from the snack list or double the size of one snack during the day.
If you started your pregnancy overweight, you'll likely need about 2000 calories a day: Only choose one snack each day.