Quick Pregnancy Meals

When you are running short on time, it can be very tempting to skip a meal or stop for fast food. You can eat a healthy meal in a rush, but you need to think beyond your basic meat and potatoes dinner. Below are some suggestions for quick meals you can enjoy any time of day.

Bowl of Cereal, toast with peanut butter, glass of milk
Cottage cheese with fruit
Yogurt with fruit and granola
Grilled cheese sandwich, salad or fresh vegetables
Slice of cheese, English muffin or toast, piece of fruit
Tuna sandwich, fruit
Mixed nuts, piece of cheese, glass of juice
Dry cereal with yogurt
Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich, fresh vegetables
Instant soup or can of soup
Popcorn, piece of cheese, piece of fruit

For more quick and easy meals, try making your own frozen dinners! The next time you make a meal, make double and stick the extra in the freezer. When you need a quick meal, simply take it out and reheat. The following are easy meals to freeze in bags.

Most Soups
Sloppy Joe (Barbecue meat)
Pancakes or Waffles
Spaghetti and Sauce
Macaroni and Cheese
Meats

Don’t feel pressured into eating food that does not have the nutrition necessary to build a strong baby. Look around your kitchen and see what quick and easy meals you can make this week!

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