Dont know what to do anymore (food related)

I havent eaten red meat in over 16 yrs. I was a vegetarian for awhile but went back to poultry yrs ago.
I HATE fish.

But since becoming pregnant i am SO picky about chicken. Not to mention how SICK of it i am. I am having a really hard time finding healthy lunches and dinners. I miss tuna sandwiches and turkey.Iknow some of you are gonna say its ok to eat turkey but if you knew me and my toms of worry that im always having about this pregnancy, youd know i wont do it.

So.... can anyone suggest some healthy things they have been eating that are yummy and satisfying. Im even willing to MAYBE start red meat again if the dish is right.

HELP!!

Sincerely,
Hungry

Re: Dont know what to do anymore (food related)

you are so cute

Early in my pregnancy when I was constantly starving, I'd bring actual MEALS for lunch. So not like me, cuz I'm not a big lunch person. I usually brought left over pasta. I have a great recipe with sun dried tomatoes and chicken apple sausage and broccoli if you like. :) Maybe you can make pasta salad too? I can share that one with you as well..

I started making chicken salad (I know, you're done with chicken) but I made it really tasty using rotisserie chicken and craisins. Then after that I switched to egg salad for a while.

Now I'm back to my old usual - PB&J. I just bring a lot of snacks to fill me up - lots of fruit.

HTH!

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Why not just make a turkey and freeze some of the meat for later in the week. Or, you could get the Applegate Farms brand deli turkey which is 100% natural, nitrate free. It's sold at Wild By Nature and completely safe to eat during pregnancy. I say, Stick with things you know you like....there are healthier versions of grocery store crap out there. It's so sweet of you that you're willing to give red meat a try after all these years....but remember that you don't have to do that just yet (unless of course, you are ready!).

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pregnancy has completly turned me off to any meats and chicken. I cant eat shellfish bc im allergic to it so that kinda leaves me limited to foods.
I LOVE LOVE veggies though - moreso now than ever b4. Eggplants, zucchini any type of greens, peppers, u name it its for me!
I also treat myself to pizza and some pastas.

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I don't eat meat, and haven't done so in either pregnancy (Except for one dabble with turkey my last pregnancy and one dabble with lamb chops this pregnancy ), though I do eat a lot of fish.

But here are some ideas...

I eat a lot of eggs - shakshuka (israeli egg dish with tomato sauce), egg schnitzel, omelettes, fried eggs, egg burrito, etc.

We also eat garden burgers, veggie hot dogs, black bean burgers (with salsa, guac and sour cream - YUM), pasta with veggies, pasta with tofu, pasta with spinach, feta, tomatoes and pine nuts, vegetarian chili, falafel with pita, hummus and israeli salad, eggplant parmesan, vegetarian lasagna.

Those are what I usually eat for dinner. For lunch I usually get a spinach salad and load it with veggies, eggs, nuts, etc.

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Posted by Bxgell2

I don't eat meat, and haven't done so in either pregnancy (Except for one dabble with turkey my last pregnancy and one dabble with lamb chops this pregnancy ), though I do eat a lot of fish.

But here are some ideas...

I eat a lot of eggs - shakshuka (israeli egg dish with tomato sauce), egg schnitzel, omelettes, fried eggs, egg burrito, etc.

We also eat garden burgers, veggie hot dogs, black bean burgers (with salsa, guac and sour cream - YUM), pasta with veggies, pasta with tofu, pasta with spinach, feta, tomatoes and pine nuts, vegetarian chili, falafel with pita, hummus and israeli salad, eggplant parmesan, vegetarian lasagna.

Those are what I usually eat for dinner. For lunch I usually get a spinach salad and load it with veggies, eggs, nuts, etc.

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You CAN eat tuna. I just asked my doctor again two weeks ago. She said I can have it up to twice a week.

If you miss turkey - why not make a turkey sandwich and warm it up in a sandwich maker? Once the coldcuts are heated they are fine. I am always having ham and swiss sandwiches heated up.

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Posted by conigs25

Posted by Diana1215

You CAN eat tuna. I just asked my doctor again two weeks ago. She said I can have it up to twice a week.

If you miss turkey - why not make a turkey sandwich and warm it up in a sandwich maker? Once the coldcuts are heated they are fine. I am always having ham and swiss sandwiches heated up.

True about heated up turkey. Didnt think of that
I dont eat pork, fish or red meat so ham is out

Message edited 6/17/2009 8:22:06 AM.

Re: Dont know what to do anymore (food related)

I never had food adversions but I get sick of things a lot quicker. Here are some samples of what I have done for Lunch & Dinner:

Lunch:
Homemade garden salads with lots of fresh veggies, cranberries, cut up cheese & grilled chicken pieces.

Egg salad with green olives on WW bread or wrap

PB&J sandwich with cottage cheese on the side

Leftovers from the night before

Pasta dishes & salads

Dinner:
Grilled chicken with veggies & rice

Homemade turkey burgers on WW bread

Marinated london broil (not much a red meat eater but with an iron deficiency now, I needed to up my intake)

Pizza

Egg omlettes with cheese & mushrooms

Grilled cheese with a side of vegetarian beans

Turkey meatballs with egg noodles

Chicken or Italian sausage with peppers & onions

Like others have said, I try to bring a lot of snacks with me or keep them in the house. Now that it is summer, I have a ton of fresh fruit & dried fruit.

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Posted by conigs25

Posted by Bxgell2

I don't eat meat, and haven't done so in either pregnancy (Except for one dabble with turkey my last pregnancy and one dabble with lamb chops this pregnancy ), though I do eat a lot of fish.

But here are some ideas...

I eat a lot of eggs - shakshuka (israeli egg dish with tomato sauce), egg schnitzel, omelettes, fried eggs, egg burrito, etc.

We also eat garden burgers, veggie hot dogs, black bean burgers (with salsa, guac and sour cream - YUM), pasta with veggies, pasta with tofu, pasta with spinach, feta, tomatoes and pine nuts, vegetarian chili, falafel with pita, hummus and israeli salad, eggplant parmesan, vegetarian lasagna.

Those are what I usually eat for dinner. For lunch I usually get a spinach salad and load it with veggies, eggs, nuts, etc.

MMMMM the black bean burgers w/ salsa and sour cream sound AWESOME!! where do you get the black bean burgers? i dont like boca brand. hope thats not the kind you get

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Grilled Portabells Mushrooms with fresh mozzerella cheese and roasted red peppers