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10 Healthy Fast Foods During Pregnancy

Nutrition during pregnancies is very important. Proper food intake helps the baby grow well within the uterus and even after it is born. Balanced diets with supplemented nutrition are the catchphrase for pregnant women. Knowing what you must have does not change the fact that you will have cravings for things you are not supposed to have. Fast food is one such category. Despite knowing the fact that you, as a pregnant woman, cannot have fast food; you will still want to have some.

We try to list out some healthy options to fast foods:

1. Fruit - chopped and served in individual cups. Cut the fruit in interesting shapes to trick your mind into thinking of it as a great and exciting snack. Chill the cups for a quick snack on the go. Ready-made cut fruits are usually high in syrup and something you can avoid.
2. Yogurt - plain yogurt, with a little honey or topped with granola or cereal or even top cut fruit with beaten curds. You get nice flavored one-serving yogurt packs which make good snack portions.
3. Raisins - raisins are great sources of potassium and iron. Naturally sweet, few raisins can make a great snack and provide the much needed burst of energy.
4. Baby carrots, cherry tomatoes and other crudites - a one-time effort needed for chopping the bigger vegetables but these make a great snack - adding fiber to your diet, keeping you full longer and keeping other snack urges at bay.
5. You can make your version of trail mix, rich with dried fruits, whole wheat cereal and even chocolate. Keep a bag handy for a quick snack. Avoid buying a ready-made trail mix because these generally contain high amounts of fat, sugar and even salt.
6. String cheese or low fat mozzarella or even single serving of cottage cheese - a great source of protein and will keep you full longer.
7. Small one serving containers of juice or milk or even soy milk. These portions are small enough for snacks and can add to your nutritional profile, adding calcium and minerals. Fortified juice is also a good idea.
8. If you are going to eat outside, choose to fill up with salads that have chickpeas or beans of any kind. This form of protein also keeps you full longer.
9. Don’t forget smoothies. A lot of the foods listed here can be put in a blender and you can get a tasty smoothie. It’s an easy snack, fast and quick, on the go.
10. Hard boiled eggs - Eggs get a bad rep as food for pregnant women but boiling them takes care of any threats. It makes for a very filling snack.

You can include foods like sweet potatoes, popcorn, lean meats, green leafy vegetables, colorful fruits and vegetables, all in your diet, to ensure a balanced diet.

Of course, none of these foods are actually are like junk food that you might crave. Ready-made junk food is usually high in sodium and fat. These foods are also high in preservatives. These ingredients are harmful for your baby and can hamper growth and development of the baby. The foods that you need to avoid are ready-made burgers, ramen or instant noodles, packed lunched, packaged soups, and frozen meals. You also need to avoid deli meats or any items that can contain raw eggs. Even items like carbonated soda and cookies and baked goods are not advised because of its high content of refined products. If you are up to it, bake at home. Homemade baked goods are a much better way to satisfy the craving. You can use healthier replacements.

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