7 Quick and Easy to Make Pregnancy Snacks!

During your pregnancy, you can get hungry at anytime. That's why it is important to have a couple pregnancy snacks on hand at all times. Making sure you have the healthiest choice snacks is best to provide you and your baby with the best nutrients for growth and development.

When making pregnancy snacks, you should always consider the nutrients that you require more during pregnancy. It is more likely that you will be deficient in these nutrients because your requirement for them has increased during this time of your life. If the pregnancy snacks you choose have nutrients like vitamin C, B vitamins, folic acid, etc, you will be able to get the right amount of these nutrients throughout the day.

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For years, women were told to eat for two. This led to too many extra calories and a difficult time getting their body back before pregnancy. Today, it has been shown you only require an extra 300 calories per day. This works out to be roughly one or two pregnancy snacks a day. The part most women have a hard time with is choosing which snacks are best. It can be pretty simple getting those extra calories with a candy bar but that won't do you any good for your health.

Try out one of these quick and easy pregnancy snacks next time:

Fresh Fruit - This is one of the easiest and best snacks during any part of your life. It doesn't matter if you are pregnant or not. Fruit provides high amounts of great vitamins and minerals. It's pretty easy to "prepare" fruit to be eaten too. Just grab a apple on your way out the door and you are set for one snack of the day. Cheese and Whole Grain Crackers - This snack will give you a boost in fiber and protein. Remember to stay away from soft cheeses while you are pregnant for they increase the risk of getting harmful bacteria. Whole Wheat Bagel and Peanut Butter - This is another great snack to get your fiber and protein. The peanut butter also has good mono-saturated fats which are important for development. Nuts - A handful of almonds is a great pregnancy snack. It is simple, quick, and provides good amounts of protein and essential fatty acids. Hard Boiled Eggs - These little guys are packed with protein and easy to take with you on the go. Don't forget about them in your purse or you are in for a surprise later in the week. Rice Cake with Cottage Cheese spread - Add some fruit on top for a delicious treat. This is great for protein, carbs, and calcium. All of which are needed during pregnancy. Edamame - This tasty snack is a great source for protein, Vitamin A, folate, iron, and calcium.

7 Quick and Easy to Make Pregnancy Snacks!

Pregnancy snacks don't have to be difficult or confusing. Next time you are deciding on what snacks to eat for the day, make sure to give one of these a try. If you still don't seem to get enough of the right nutrients throughout the day. You should consider supplementing. Always talk with your doctor first, but here are some guidelines to follow when choosing a prenatal supplement.

These pregnancy snacks will definitely help you along your way to being one hot mama! Grab my free guide on fitness and nutrition during pregnancy.