🛒 Grocery Haul - Second Trimester 🤰🏻🥑🫐🍠 PROTEIN - crucial for fetal tissue like muscle, brain and organs. Crucial for mom to help build uterus & breast tissue for birth & breast feeding - chicken & ground turkey - lean & complete proteins that contain B vitamins for hormone regulation - Eggs - contain choline for baby’s brain & spine development - IRON & folate rich foods - iron will support the increased blood volume in mom & folate reduces the risk of neural defects in baby & supports placenta growth - spinach - iron, folate & vitamin K for blood clotting - Beets - support blood flow to placenta & uterus - Pumpkin seeds - plant based source of iron, zinc & magnesium supporting red blood cells & immune health - HEALTHY FATS & OMEGAS - crucial for baby brain, eye and nervous system - avocados - healthy blood pressure - walnuts - the best nut and plant source for omegas and antioxidants - Ground flaxseeds - High in fiber & magnesium helping with constipation - Salmon - high in DHA but make sure to choose low mercury - CALCIUM & VITAMIN D RICH FOODS - baby’s bones and teeth are developing and this also helps prevent maternal bone loss - Greek yogurt (plain full fat) - also contains probiotics for gut health and immunity - Broccoli - plant based calcium & fiber -WHOLE GRAINS & COMPLEX CARBS - for energy, fiber & b vitamins - Whole grain bread - Quinoa if you want another plant based source of protein - Oats - FRUITS & VEG - loaded with antioxidants, fiber & vitamins to support immune function, skin and tissue growth - Berries - help reduce inflammation - Bananas - Bell peppers - Sweet potatoes - HYDRATION SUPPORT - essential for amniotic fluid, blood circulation and digestion - Coconut water - natural electrolytes to help with fatigue and dehydration - Lemon & mint - helps bc bloating/gas to give you some flavor - Ginger & peppermint tea - to ease 2nd trimester heartburn or nausea -SNACKS - keep your blood sugar stable & give you energy between meals - hummus & carrots - high in protein & fiber - Apples & almond butter - fiber & healthy fats - 1st Phorm bars