Eating habits.

I REALLY want to start eating healthy for this pregnancy but I find that my diet really isnt all that great. Any advice on how I can start eating better? What foods do you recommended? Its especially harder now that DH works a late shift so I dont really even have to cook dinner anymore.....help

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Veggies, veggies, veggies! Grilled, roasted, soups! Chicken and turkey. I had so many fab recipes when I belonged to weight watchers, but forgot to save them all when I cancelled

There was this one soup that I used to make, it was delish! It had cabage, escarole, fennel, zucchini, onion, and diced tomatoes. So freakin yummy! I want it now plus, you can make one big batch on Sunday and havee it as a starter all week. Maybe add some cannelini beans and make a meal out of it.

I have hungry girls 300 Under 300, lots of good recipes!

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what about your diet isn't that great? Do you eat too much fat, salt, sugar? Do you eat too much or not often enough, etc? Eat out too much or too late at night?

I think one thing that helps keep things interesting is to try a new veggie or fruit every time you go to the market. Try Jicama, spagetti squash, dandelion greens, etc. Even if you end up not liking it, it isn't boring KWIM?

I like to make a bunch of brown rice in a rice cooker and you can freeze them in individual portions. Brown rice takes a long time to cook so this makes a side of healthy grains really fast on weekdays.

Prep your fruit and veggies so you are more likely to reach for them. For example, wash all your apples, pears etc and cut up carrots and celery stick and keep them in your fridge. If they aren't prepped, usually i am too lazy to eat them!

I am always trying to eat healthy but in a low calorie, low fat way (before the baby). Now I'm focusing one trying to get my "colors" in. They say try to eat every color of the rainbow to get variety in your diet. It helps and it's an easy way of getting healthy stuff in your body!

Greek salad with fruit and some nuts sprinkled in it is a quick fast breakfast.

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Slow and small change works best for me. If it is a sudden and harsh change, it becomes too overwhelming and I quit. Same thing goes for working out. If i say Im going to workout everyday! this week- I usually start slacking by Wed.

Try not to think of it as dieting or cutting out things but incooperating MORE fruits and veggies. I try to eat 2-3 servings of fruit a day, there by having less room for garbage treats. Balance is key, protein, fruits, veggies, proteins, dairy, carbs etc
Not just eating all carbs for a meal. (ie bowl of pasta with a side of italian bread)

After awhile, it becomes a way of life, not a diet. You feel better and have more energy. Also making healthy choices now for yourself will roll over to your kiddies making better choices too.

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Wow, thanks ladies. Very helpful information!

My problem is that I dont eat very much and when I do I usually go grab junk food. Chips, cookies..you get the point. When I eat "dinner" sometimes its just a can of chef boyardee or a bagel or something. I know, VERY bad! I really want to change, especially now that Im pregnant. I want to be healthy for this baby but its especially hard now that I dont "need" to cook dinner since DH isnt home for the night anyway. Any ideas on quick dinner meals for one?

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Posted by LoveMyHubby605

yikes, yes. the yogurt for sure because feta is a no no!

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Posted by LoveMyHubby605
yikes, yes. the yogurt for sure because feta is a no no!

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Posted by bettybcafe

Wow, thanks for sharing this! Gave me a little bit of relief. I feel like everytime I eat a cookie Im harming the baby I am just so paranoid now since the MC. I will just take it one step at a time

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load up on veggies and fruits

whole grains instead of white

oatmeal is really healthy for you

eat 6 small meals instead of 3 big ones

try to eat protein with your carbs

lean meats

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Posted by LightUpOurLife

Posted by LoveMyHubby605
yikes, yes. the yogurt for sure because feta is a no no!

I agree with Jane, Feta cheese is fine, you just can't have unpasteurized Feta.


I know with me, I seriously need to lay off the carbs. I love me some bagels, and pasta, and bread, and you get the idea. More veggies, a few servings of fruit a day, more dairy.

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Yup lots and lots of veggies. Avoid empty carbs.

A great dinner for one is grilled chicken on a 50/50 mix of baby spinach and mixed salad greens. Buy the bagged lettuce and grill up chicken cutlets for the week. I'm not a bit nut fan but my dr is... you can throw some in there for added protein and vitamins.

I just discovered Fiber one cereals- omg, they are packed with vitamins and fiber! Add some light soy milk and you are good.

Lunch is usually turkey on a low carb or whole wheat pita or the salad above. A tiny dab of light mayo and yum...so good!

Once a week you can throw tuna on of those 100 calorie deli flats for either lunch or dinner with some pickles on the side and a small side salad.

But I usually trade my once per week tuna allowance for sushi. It's probably one of the healthier dinners I have since dinner usually is the hardest meal for me to eat healthfully.

ETA: I know that not all doctors are ok with raw fish and lunch meats so check with yours first. Mine is fine with all of that (and he's very conservative).

Message edited 8/12/2011 12:15:56 PM.