Snack Ideas for Pregnant Women
That sandwich that you ate 45 minutes ago not holding its own against your rumbling tummy? Welcome to pregnancy: Where everything you eat is instantly devoured by the bottomless pit that was once your stomach. Use this list of healthy, go-to snacks to carry you through those long hours between lunch and dinner (and maybe you'll be able to refrain from eating that entire pan of enchiladas tonight too).
- Apple slices spread with Laughing Cow cheese.
- Homemade muffins made with grated carrots or zucchini.
- A smoothie made with fresh blueberries, plain non-fat yogurt and half of a banana.
- Cottage cheese with fresh strawberries or peaches.
- Air-popped popcorn sprinkled with Chinese Five Spice blend.
- Peaches or nectarines dipped in light cream cheese.
- Baked tortilla chips and salsa.
- Celery slices smothered in peanut butter.
- A frozen tube of Go-GURT (portable yogurt).
- Bell pepper slices dipped in low-fat ranch dressing.
- Homemade trail mix. Just throw some nuts, dried cranberries, coconut flakes (and some mini chocolate chips for balance) into a zipper bag and shake.
- Pita chips and hummus.
- Chicken salad on a whole wheat roll.
- Frozen grapes.
- A parfait made with low-fat yogurt, fresh berries and some granola.
- String cheese (and a few crackers if you want).
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