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EatingWell offers great-tasting, healthy recipes to help you sail through these important 9 months of pregnancy.

While there’s no single must-have nutrient for expectant moms, there are some—folate (folic acid), iron, calcium, omega-­3 fats and fiber—that play important roles in a healthy pregnancy. EatingWell’s food and nutrition editors have chosen recipes that provide at least 15% of the recommended daily value one or more of these nutrients. Folate-rich leafy green vegetables, beans and citrus fruits are high on our list, along with iron-rich lean red meats, fish, poultry and dried fruits and calcium-heavy, low-fat dairy. Certain fish provide safe amounts of omega-3s, and whole grains and legumes supply the fiber.

Foods to avoid are soft, raw or unpasteurized cheeses like Brie, Camembert, feta or goat cheese, high-mercury fish like shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish, and alcohol. As always, go easy on saturated fats, sodium, caffeine and empty sugar calories. And ask your doctor about prenatal supplements, and about any changes to your diet or exercise program.

Enjoy these healthy pregnancy diet recipes from the EatingWell kitchen—and simplify your life in a delicious way.

Main Dishes | Salads & Sides | Desserts | Menus

Pregnancy Diet Main Dishes

• Asparagus & Canadian Bacon Omelet
• Cauliflower & Red Lentil Curry
• Chicken, Escarole & Rice Soup
• Chicken Salad Wraps
• Cube Steak Milanese
• Easy Salmon Cakes
• Fettuccine with Shiitake Mushrooms & Basil
• Korean-Style Steak & Lettuce Wraps
• Lemony Lentil Salad with Salmon
• Pasta with Braised Radicchio
• Ravioli Florentine
• Turkey & Tomato Panini
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Pregnancy Diet Salads & Side Dishes

• Caribbean Rice & Beans
• Catalan Spinach Sauté
• Greek Diner Salad
• Warm Green Bean Salad with Toasted Walnuts
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Pregnancy Diet Desserts

• Chocolate-Hazelnut Banana Splits
• Chocolate Pudding
• Honeyed Couscous Pudding
• Raspberry Frozen Yogurt
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Healthy Pregnancy Diet Menus

Morning Sickness Menu
It’s one of those days—you’re nauseated and nothing seems appetizing. Instead
of munching dry saltines, here are some mild suggestions to soothe and nourish your tummy.
Basic Chicken Sauté
Oven Sweet Potato Fries
Steamed Vegetable Ribbons
Lemon Ice

Dinner in a Flash Menu
You need food, and fast!  Whether you’re having a busy day or are just plain
hungry, these recipes will be on the table in no time.
Ravioli Florentine
Warm Green Bean Salad with Toasted Walnuts
Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches

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• Pregnancy Diet Quick Tips
• The Pre-Pregnancy Plan

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