Pregnant Vegetarian
The Special Needs of the Pregnant Vegetarian
Its apparent that your nutritional needs increase when you are pregnant. However, you only need approximately 300 more calories than normal during this time, so its imperative that you make wise food choices and eat nutrient-dense food.
A good start is to ensure that youre eating plenty of protein. Your need for protein increases about 30 percent during pregnancy, but most vegetarian women eat more than enough protein in their regular diets. Soy proteins, beans and legumes are wonderful vegetarian ... Read More »
Sample Daily Menu for Pregnant Vegetarians
Though your nutritional needs increase now that youre pregnant, your pregnancy vegetarian diet shouldnt have to change all that much. With some careful planning to ensure your caloric, vitamin, and mineral needs are met, you can still enjoy a rich variety of nutrient-dense delicious foods and help give your baby a nutritious jump-start. Consider the following daily menu for ideas and inspiration.
Breakfast:
1/2 cup oatmeal with maple syrup
1 slice whole wheat toast with fruit spread
1 cup soy milk
1/2 cup calcium ... Read More »