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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!!

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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.

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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!

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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. =)

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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! :)

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Baby bel cheeses.

Cottage cheese

Hummas

I craved gatorade

Oat meal

Cottage. Cheese

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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 =)

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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.

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Mac and cheese (the stouffer's frozen kind - YUMMY), nachos, and of course chocolate ;-)

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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!

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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!

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