Interesting and Healthy Breakfast Ideas During Pregnancy

Remember those days when you woke up, had a coffee, and headed out of the door? 

Well! Those days were different. 

Now that you’re pregnant, and you see yourself changing in your body and mind, remember that your meal is the most essential intake. And, among the meals of your day, aim to start your day healthy. Include fiber, iron, calcium, etc., in your pregnancy breakfast platter.

Fiber-rich Food or Carbs

As you’re nurturing another life inside you, and you have to maintain a healthy and balanced diet, feeling constipated is natural during your pregnancy. So, in your breakfast, you can have food that is high in fiber. You can have fruit salad, some spinach omlete, as well as nuts and beans. Include yoghurt too. Aim to have 25 to 35 grams of fiber-rich food in your breakfast every day.

Protein–rich Food

Protein has an extremely essential role to play during your pregnancy. Meeting your daily protein requirements during pregnancy is crucial as it can reduce the risk of complications such as foetal growth restriction and preterm delivery. Proteins play an essential role in producing hormones and enzymes which are necessary for the healthy growth and development of your baby. So, make sure to include protein-rich foods such as eggs, lean meat, fish, dairy products, and nuts in your breakfast. Ensure that you have at least 75 grams of protein in your daily breakfast diet. 

Calcium-rich Food

Both you and the little one inside you need calcium to make bones strong and healthy. So, you can begin your day with cheese sandwich, or dry fruit salad to fulfil your daily calcium requirement. According to your pregnancy nutritionist, you’d need 1000 mg of calcium every day.  

Iron–rich Food

As a pregnant mom, you'll need about twice the amount of iron (27 mg a day) as nonpregnant women to supply oxygen to your baby. Including iron-rich foods in your breakfast is a great way to start the day. You can try adding dried fruit, oatmeal, spinach, eggs, tofu, or iron-fortified cereals to your breakfast to meet your daily iron requirements.

However, before you start the food for your day, ensure that your food is fresh, and you wash your hands before you start eating.