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Sample Daily Meal Plans

This is a guide for a consistent diet while pregnant.

Day One

Breakfast
1 scrambled egg
2 pieces toast
1 teaspoon butter or margarine
1 medium orange
1 cup (8 oz.) milk

Snack
1/2 cup (4 oz.) juice

Lunch
2 oz. turkey
2 slices whole grain bread
1 slice reduced-fat cheddar cheese (1 1/2 ounces)
2 teaspoons reduced-fat mayonnaise or mustard
1 ounce pretzels
1 medium apple
1 cup (8 oz.) milk

Snack
4 graham cracker squares

Dinner
2 Beef Wraps
1 cup cooked broccoli or carrots
1 teasoon butter or margarine
1 cup (8 oz.) milk
1 piece or 1/2 cup chopped fresh fruit

Snack
Decaffeinated tea
Bread Pudding

See meal plans for Day Two and Day Three.

 

This excerpt comes from the book Pregnancy Nutrition: Good Health for You and Your Baby. You can purchase this book at a discount via our online bookstore.

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