First-time pregnancy has its own challenges right from what to do, what to eat, what is safe, and what’s bad. To help you solve the question about what to eat here is a meal plan idea for you. Irrespective of what you eat make sure you keep a balance of healthy fats, carbs, proteins, fiber along with vitamins and essential nutrients. Strictly avoid overeating and munching on unhealthy snacks and ready-to-eat food between meals.
Early morning (7am):
Have a milkshake or a smoothie made with dried fruits or fruit (banana, mango, of your choice.
Breakfast (8 – 8:30am)
Upma, multigrain idlis, moong salad, moong dosa, pulses with green leafy vegetables, egg salad, or a well-cooked vegetable egg omelette (2 eggs) are some healthy options to start your day with.
Mid-morning (optional)
In case of hunger felt after breakfast, pick a fruit of your choice to snack on.
Lunch (1pm)
Keep your lunch well balanced by containing salad, dairy products, veggies, dal, rice, and roti or paratha.
Approximate quantity: 1 cup rice, 1 cup vegetable/curry, 1 cup dal, 1 bowl salad, 2-3 rotis / 2 small paratha, 1 cup curd, or 1 glass buttermilk.
Evening snack (4pm)
A handful of dried fruits or 1 fruit of your choice.
Dinner (8pm)
Keep your dinner similar to your lunch or have a vegetable moong khichdi with kadhi, stuffed paratha with curd, or soup.
Before Bedtime
Have a glass of milk or milk with Kesar.
Note: It’s not necessary to stick to this plan every day, you can have variations or cheat days when you crave a specific food. The overall idea is to keep a balance of all the essential nutrients when planning your meal.
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