R.L. asks from Roanoke, VA on March 26, 2011
What Are Your Favorite Grazing Foods During Pregnancy?
I'm about midway through my first trimester of pregnancy, and I've realized that I can no longer eat 3 larger meals a day, but I need to graze or eat smaller snacks throughout the day to avoid feeling crappy (bloating, gas, aching, cramping--I'm sure you've been through this!). I've been making lunch or supper, then just nibbling on it a little here and there, but it's getting kind of old. I'd like to have a variety of things at home so I don't have to: A) reheat lunch or dinner, B) slave over a stove for a tiny meal that only I will eat, or C) go out to the store every time I have a new craving. SO, for those of you who have been through this before, what are you favorite grazing foods to have on hand? Thanks!!
Featured Answers
S.H. answers from Honolulu on March 26, 2011
Salads. With anything in it.
Nuts, dried fruit, chicken, tuna, tofu, any veggies cut up, corn, beans, croutons, eggs, GOOD dressings, taco salads, etc.
I made a HUGE bowl of it, then would eat from it at all times of the day.
When I was pregger's with my son, all I craved were salads-
Constantly from the moment I woke up until I went to bed.
Oddly enough, my son now likes salad. Too.
2 moms found this helpful
M.H. answers from Raleigh on March 27, 2011
Chocolate milk (a big old glass), fruit (grapes, cantaloupe, strawberries, etc.), veggies with a little bit of dip, and hummus and pita have been my staples this pregnancy! They must be doing some good too because I am 18 plus weeks in and have yet to put on a pound! :) Good luck!
1 mom found this helpful
More Answers
M.R. answers from Rochester on March 26, 2011
Yogurt, skim milk, baby carrots (or whole regular carrots), fresh fruit, granola bars (whatever is on sale), cereal, rice (make a larger amount and refrigerate then microwave a serving with a little butter and salt), low-calorie can of soup (like Campbell's Select Harvest), popcorn (air popped), and string cheese. Those are what come to mind immediately. =)
2 moms found this helpful
D.M. answers from Los Angeles on March 26, 2011
Yummy what a fun question! (Currently 40 weeks pregnant!:)
I love:
Bread Pretzels dipped in cheese
Tuna w/crackers
Deviled Ham w/crackers
Cheddar Cheese or String Cheese sticks or cubes
Cheese It Crackers
Jello
Cereal
Yogurt
Fruit (esp. watermelon, cantelope, honeydew salad, grapes, bananas,)
Strawberry Milkshakes (Home made:)
Smoothies
I am thee queen grazer! Hopefully I've given you some yummy ideas! :)
2 moms found this helpful
L.M. answers from Seattle on March 26, 2011
Baby bel cheeses.
Cottage cheese
Hummas
I craved gatorade
Oat meal
Cottage. Cheese
2 moms found this helpful
A.V. answers from Missoula on March 26, 2011
String cheese
Yogurt
FRUIT.....has lots of H2O in it too
Toast with Peanut Butter
Raw veggies & dip
Granola bars
Congrats on your pregnancy! Enjoy it =)
2 moms found this helpful
S.H. answers from Honolulu on March 26, 2011
Salads. With anything in it.
Nuts, dried fruit, chicken, tuna, tofu, any veggies cut up, corn, beans, croutons, eggs, GOOD dressings, taco salads, etc.
I made a HUGE bowl of it, then would eat from it at all times of the day.
When I was pregger's with my son, all I craved were salads-
Constantly from the moment I woke up until I went to bed.
Oddly enough, my son now likes salad. Too.
2 moms found this helpful
B.B. answers from New York on March 27, 2011
Mac and cheese (the stouffer's frozen kind - YUMMY), nachos, and of course chocolate ;-)
1 mom found this helpful
M.H. answers from Raleigh on March 27, 2011
Chocolate milk (a big old glass), fruit (grapes, cantaloupe, strawberries, etc.), veggies with a little bit of dip, and hummus and pita have been my staples this pregnancy! They must be doing some good too because I am 18 plus weeks in and have yet to put on a pound! :) Good luck!
1 mom found this helpful
S.J. answers from St. Louis on March 26, 2011
String cheese
Apples and peanut butter
Crackers and peanut butter
Celery and peanut butter.....I think it is clear what I craved
Carrots and dip
Almonds - really salty ones
Cupcakes
Whole wheat tortillas filled with cheese - melt in microwave for a few secs
Granola bars
Lean Cuisine French bread pizzas (craved these for some odd reason!)
Lettuce in a bag - top with grilled chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, blue cheese, etc....mmmmm!
Happy Pregnancy!
1 mom found this helpful
Email