Your Nutrition (week 16)


The good news is - pregnant women should snack more, more so during the second half of pregnancy. You should have 3 to 4 snacks a day in addition to your regular meals. There are a couple of catches though. Firstly snacks must be nutritious. Secondly your meals must be smaller and only then snacking makes sense. Your goal should be eating enough so important nutrients are always available for your body's use and for use to your growing fetus. Quick and easy snacks are preferable, especially now. Planning and effort will be necessary to make your snacks healthy and easily. Preparation in advance is the key. Cut up fresh vegetables for later use in salads and for munching on low-cal dip. Peanut butter, pretzels, popcorn (low salt/sugar variety) are good choices. Low fat cheese, yoghurt is another one to go for. Fruit juices and fresh cut fruits are good and refreshing. If fruit juice is high in sugar, cut it with water.