Weekly menu for pregnant women. Week 21
During pregnancy, the legs suffer a lot, as blood circulation tends to slow down which can cause the appearance of varicose veins, swelling and heaviness. In week 21 of pregnancy, the weight of the gut is noticeable, therefore, you should start avoiding foods that contain a lot of salt and saturated
During pregnancy, the legs suffer a lot, as blood circulation tends to slow down which can cause the appearance of varicose veins, swelling and heaviness. In week 21 of pregnancy, the weight of the gut is noticeable, therefore, you should start avoiding foods that contain a lot of salt and saturated fats, as well as spicy foods, strong foods, coffee and chocolate.
Menu for pregnant women in their 21st week of pregnancy
Menu made byCristina Abascal, Nutritionist.
Weekly menu for pregnant women. Week 21
| Breakfast | Mid-morning | Lunch | Snack | Dinner | |
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| Monday | Breakfast Fruit juice. Glass of semi-skimmed milk with decaffeinated coffee or cocoa. 2 slices of whole wheat bread with a drizzle of olive oil and crushed natural tomato. | Mid-morning A cereal bar and a piece of fruit. | Food Escarole salad. Spaghetti bolognese (with tomato and minced meat) Yogurt skimmed. | Snack A drunk low-fat yogurt and 3 whole-grain crackers. | Dinner White asparagus. Chicken breasts. An infusion (chamomile). |
| Tuesday | Breakfast Fruit juice. Glass of semi-skimmed milk with decaffeinated coffee or cocoa. 4 digestive type cookies or 2 whole grain handfuls. | Mid-morning A handful of nuts and a piece of fruit. | Food Rice with chicken and soft cheese sauce. Skimmed yogurt. | Snack Fruit juice and a turkey and cheese sandwich. | Dinner Baked hake with baked potatoes and green sauce. An infusion (chamomile). |
| Wednesday | Breakfast A kiwi. Glass of semi-skimmed milk with decaffeinated coffee or cocoa. Mag 2 muffins. Mid-morning | A drunk low-fat yogurt and a piece of fruit. Food | Spinach with cream. Grilled beef steak. Exotic fruit cocktail. Snack | A roasted apple and a handful of nuts. Dinner | Salmon with honey, mustard and baked tomatoes. An infusion (chamomile). Thursday |
| Breakfast | Fruit juice. Glass of semi-skimmed milk with decaffeinated coffee or cocoa. 2 slices of wholemeal bread with marmalade and margarine. Mid-morning | A cereal bar and a piece of fruit. Food | Grilled vegetables. Sole fillets with leeks garnish. Pineapple slices with chocolate syrup. Snack | A yogurt and a handful of nuts. Dinner | Chicken and vegetable tacos. An infusion (chamomile). Friday |
| Breakfast | A kiwi. Glass of semi-skimmed milk with decaffeinated coffee or cocoa. 4 digestive type cookies or 2 whole grain handfuls. Mid-morning | A handful of nuts and a piece of fruit. Food | Cauliflower au gratin. Chicken sauteed with vegetables. Skimmed yogurt. Snack | A drunk low-fat yogurt and 3 whole-grain crackers. Dinner | Carrot sticks with yogurt sauce. Tuna and tomato empanadillas. An infusion (chamomile). Saturday |
| Breakfast | Fruit juice. Glass of semi-skimmed milk with decaffeinated coffee or cocoa. A piece of homemade sponge cake. Mid-morning | A cereal bar and a piece of fruit. Food | Cooked soup. Chickpea stew Fruit. Snack | Fruit juice and tuna sandwich with olives bread. Dinner | Stuffed avocado. Lemon hake. An infusion (chamomile). Sunday |
| Breakfast | A kiwi. Glass of semi-skimmed milk with decaffeinated coffee or cocoa. 2 slices of wholemeal bread with a drizzle of olive oil and crushed natural tomato. Mid-morning | A drunk low-fat yogurt and a piece of fruit. Food | Pumpkin cream. Stuffed sardines baked in the oven. Glass of strawberries. Snack | Tropical homemade milkshake (pineapple, kiwi, avocado) Dinner | Beef burger with natural tomato and lettuce. An infusion (chamomile).
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