Protein is crucial part of a balanced prenatal diet. If you have difficulty coming up with variety, here some great sources of protein:
- Eggs-keeping boiled ones available is handy
- Protein Shakes
- Nut Butters
- nuts
- Trail Mix
- Whole Grains
- Beans/Legumes
- Wheat Germ
- Nutritional Yeast
- Lean Meats - rolled up turkey lunch meat is another easy one
- Baked Tofu- available ready to eat -made by White Wave-(Thai is my favorite)
What you can eat on whole grain crackers or bread
- nut butters
- humus
- black bean dip
- cheese
- cottage cheese