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Pregnant and low on time…here are some great ideas for healthy snacks from our partner and friends at Healthy… http://fb.me/BVpmiLsP

Pregnant and low on time…here are some great ideas for healthy snacks from our partner and friends at Healthy… http://fb.me/BVpmiLsP

I was so thrilled when I came across this article by our partner, Healthy Child Healthy World and had to share with you all! As a pregnant mom myself, with a toddler and a business to run, I rarely have time to prepare much for myself when it comes to snacks or even lunch. With all the restrictions on what to stay away from while pregnant, in addition to my hectic schedule AND desire to eat healthy, I have been really struggling with what I can eat during the day. So, when this article was published I was so thankful!

My curent favorites include trail mix, hard boiled eggs, nectarines and peanut butter with pretzels…I like to add a slice of cheese and some pepper to the egg…and when I am feeling “naughty” I like to add some chocolate chips  to my trail mix:) Another treat I am loving as a pregnant mom who often craves a sweet, but doesn’t want to overload on sugar or empty calories, is Zico coconut water in CHOCOLATE! Coconut water is extremely hydrating, has more potassium than a banana and offers a sweet indulgence that contains 30% less sugar than most other flavored coconut waters and 60% less sugar and calories than leading chocolate milks. Try adding this to your smoothies for a chocolate flavored treat!

by Janelle Sorensen, Chief Communications Officer, Healthy Child Healthy World

When I was pregnant with my first daughter, I craved cheese curls. A lot. And I gave into that craving. A lot. Now, I may have just completely discredited myself from being able to write a blog recommending healthy foods for pregnant moms, but I’ve learned a lot since then. And, I’ve met a lot of people much wiser than I who have the actual training to make valid recommendations. Today, I offer a few of those sage recommendations to all of you pregnant mamas out there and hope you enjoy them in good health!

• Fruits & veggies. This might be a no-brainer, but fresh produce is a stellar source of nutrition. Eat a wide variety of colors for maximum impact. Here are a few tips for choosing and prepping your produce:
  • Opt for organic, but if you can’t always find or afford it, prioritize the Dirty Dozen fruits and veggies that the Environmental Working Group identified as having the highest levels of pesticide residues: apples, celery, strawberries, peaches, spinach, nectarines (imported), grapes (imported), sweet bell peppers, potatoes, blueberries (domestic), lettuce, kale/collard greens. Find the Clean Fifteen conventional options that are safe to eat here.
  • If you’re on WIC, check out your local farmers’ market. Thirty-five states accept WIC vouchers at farmers’ markets and they usually have organic or pesticide-free produce. Learn more about farmers’ markets and how to find one near you.
  • When you get home, wash & prep all your produce. It’s a real time-saver to prepare everything in one fell swoop. It also makes it super fast and easy to grab a healthy snack from your fridge whenever hunger sets in.
  • Bump up the nutrition punch by dipping produce in nut butters or hummus.
• Hard boiled eggs. One egg packs in 17 grams of protein and some women swear by their power to quell morning sickness. Boil a dozen at a time and store in the refrigerator for another quick and healthy snack. (Learn whether or not it’s worth it to buy organic.)
• Smoothies. I am NOT talking about the caloric monsters you find at the mall. I mean DIY; there are a million different ways. Smoothies are a tasty, fast and easy way to pack in a ton of nutrients. Consider the combinations you can make using healthy ingredients like almond milk, coconut water, yogurt & berries. Sneak in extra nutrients by tossing in some spinach or flax seed (trust me, you won’t taste them mixed into the other delicious flavors).
• Trail mix. Skip the pre-made versions and whip up some trail mix using your favorite ingredients. healthychild.org/live-healthy/recipe-comments/trail_mix_for_pregnant_moms_on_the_go/ with nutritionist, mom and pregnancy wellness guru, Latham Thomas, about how eating protein snacks & maintaining a healthy blood sugar level all day can help eliminate morning sickness & nausea. Her solution is to keep a little bag of trail mix in your bag, she calls it the Pregnancy Pantry To-Go. (By the way, this video was submitted to us by Parent Earth, an awesome on-line video library and organization working to promote healthy eating. We’re super excited to announce we’ll be partnering with them on a bunch of cool projects in the near future!)
  • One more idea: check out “Feeding Baby Green” by pediatrician, author and Healthy Child Advisory Board member, Dr. Alan Greene. This amazing book has month-by-month advice for eating right during pregnancy and beyond - to really lay a foundation of good health and eating habits for your child.

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