Finding Foods That are Easy on the Stomach During Pregnancy

Sometimes when you are in the early part of pregnancy eating any type of food can be torture. Search for foods that are easy on the stomach but pack a healthy dose of what you need. Here are some suggestions to try on your tender stomach.

Fresh fruits are an option for some people.  They are sweet and don't have an offensive smell. Try oranges and strawberries, although they are acidic some people don't have problems with them. The acidity may be a bit high for some people, but if you can eat them they are very high in vitamin c and also foliate. Bananas are another option to try.  They are high in foliate and potassium, both of which are definately needed by your body when pregnant.

If you are struggling eating beef or chicken, try reaching for a yogert instead. This dairy product is high in protein and also has probiotics (live bacteria). Probiotics have been noted to assist in reducing the risk of yeast infections and also assist in your immune system health. Another thing you can eat is a fortified hot cereal such as Malt-o-meal. This hot cerial is high in protein, iron, and foliate.

Lentils are also a mild tasting food to consider. Lentils are high in protein, iron, and fiber, which are all things that a pregnant woman desperately need. Another great mildly flavored food to try is Quinoa. Like Lentils quinoa is high in protein, iron, and fiber.  This also has a very mild nutty taste that is pleasing to the taste. A nice hot breakfast can be made with quinoa if you add a handfull of raisins and a bit of brown sugar.

If you can stomach figs they can be a good source of both iron and fiber. Sweeter fruits can sometimes stay down more easily. Also another quick and easy option is a handful of almonds, or cashews. These are high fiber and have some great omega fatty acids in them.

We all know how important it is for mom to stay healthy and eat right during pregnancy. Unfortunatey this can be hard to do when nothing is sitting well on your stomach. Some of these foods may be a bit easier on your stomach.

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