Embrace Snacking

Snacking is a good way to add additional nutrient-rich foods to your day and give yourself some extra fuel. Yogurt high in calcium, fruits high in fiber, nuts and seeds, and lean meats make for the best snacks. As your baby grows in the second and third trimester, snacks can also be a useful way to ease some of the digestive discomforts that may result from larger meals, including heartburn.

Suggestions for snacks include:

• Almond butter toast and a decaf latte
• Black bean, corn, and salsa salad
• Chia pudding made with milk, diced apple, cinnamon, maple syrup, and pistachios
• Edamame
• Hard-boiled eggs and carrot sticks dipped in hummus
• Overnight oats made with milk, peanut butter, and banana
• Salmon salad on whole-grain toast
• String cheese, an apple, and cashews
• Yogurt with berries and chopped walnuts
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