6 Healthy Pregnancy Recipes that are tasty and nutritious

Let’s all admit this, keeping a healthy diet during pregnancy. Most pregnant women experience morning sickness, fatigue and emotional stress during the first trimester (possibly throughout the pregnancy). During this period, it is tiring just to get up and cook meals from scratch, and it is even hard to swallow the food if there is food aversion. However, it is the painful truth that your baby need the nutrients to grow healthily, and therefore, what you eat does matter.

Here are some of my favorite recipes that got me through my first and second trimester, without feeling too guilty. Please keep in mind everybody’s cravings are different and always be kind to yourself while trying to eat healthy for the baby.

1. Tomato and onion soup with beef

   Directions: cut up half of onion and 4-6 whole tomatoes. In a soup pan, fry the onions and tomato, and the beef until half cooked. Then, add water for the consistency you want, allow to boil for at least 15 minutes in medium heat. You can also add dumplings/ egg to make it a fuller meal!
   

2. Homemade garlic bagels with avocados
   Directions: this was my favorite when I was craving a cheesy pizza! Cut a bagel in half and spread butter and chopped garlic. Add cheese if desired. Bake for about 8-10 minutes and serve with an avocados. It was amazing with a decaf cup of coffee in the morning.
   

3. Salmon and avocado rice bowl
   Directions: prepare and cook rice. Season a piece of salmon with salt & pepper, and cook on a pan for at least 5 minutes on each side. On a rice bowl, place the salmon on the cooked rice, add avocados and season with soy sauce, mayonnaise and some Sriracha sauce. Eat with a pack of roasted seaweed and your sushi craving is satisfied!
   

4. Banana and Chia Oatmeal
   Directions: combine nut milk, 1/2 banana, 20g chia seeds in a glass container or large glass, seal and leave in the fridge overnight. In the morning, serve with fresh berries, or some nut butter. You can warm it up if you crave a warm breakfast. This is a fiber-rich meal that is so good for first trimester of pregnancy.
   

5. Steamed tofu with shrimps and eggs

   Directions: on a large steaming bowl, place tofu, shrimps and 1-2 beaten eggs, steam for at least 12 minutes. Really simple! I like to add some soy sauce and chili oil, and eat with some cooked vegetables.
   

6. Honey and Garlic Chicken Wings
   Directions: marinate the chicken wings overnight with soy sauce, garlic and sesame oil. On a pan, fry the chicken wings with some butter and extra garlic. When the chicken wings are cooked, add some honey to coat the wings. I am not sure what is in this recipe, but I craved it every week in my first trimester and it was very delicious! Serve with some rice or pasta and enjoy.