Menu for the pregnant woman in week 22

As of week 22 of gestation it is advisable to start taking care of your skin and thus prevent stretch marks caused by skin distention. For this, it is essential to always keep the skin well hydrated and nutrition plays a very important role, having to consume at least 2 liters of water daily and foo

As of week 22 of gestation it is advisable to start taking care of your skin and thus prevent stretch marks caused by skin distention. For this, it is essential to always keep the skin well hydrated and nutrition plays a very important role, having to consume at least 2 liters of water daily and foods rich in Vitamin A, C and E.

Menu made byCristina Abascal, Nutritionist.

Menu for the pregnant woman in week 22

BreakfastMid-morningLunchSnackDinner
MondayBreakfast

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

Green beans sautéed with carrots.

Veal fillet.

Fruit.

Snack

A drunk low-fat yogurt and 3 whole-grain crackers.

Dinner

Tomato salad.

Zucchini omelette.

An infusion (chamomile).

TuesdayBreakfast

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

Pasta with fresh sautéed vegetables (zucchini, carrots, leeks, green and red peppers, spinach) and ricotta cheese.

A skimmed yogurt.

Snack

Fruit juice and a turkey and cheese sandwich.

Dinner

Green salad.

Sardines.

An infusion (chamomile).

WednesdayBreakfast

A kiwi.

Glass of semi-skimmed milk with decaffeinated coffee or cocoa.

Bollito medium.

Mid-morning

A drunk low-fat yogurt and a piece of fruit.

Food

Broccoli with bechamel.

Veal in sauce.

A skimmed yogurt.

Snack

A roasted apple and a handful of nuts.

Dinner

Cream of mushrooms.

Cooked ham rolls.

An infusion (chamomile).

ThursdayBreakfast

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

Rice salad with olives, boiled egg and capers.

Grilled chicken fillets.

Macedonia of fruits.

Snack

A yogurt and a handful of nuts.

Dinner

Cottage cheese and vegetable cake.

An infusion (chamomile).

FridayBreakfast

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

Vegetable cream.

Pork loins with apple sauce.

Fruit.

Snack

A drunk low-fat yogurt and 3 whole-grain crackers.

Dinner

Baked gilthead with garnished vegetables.

An infusion (chamomile).

SaturdayBreakfast

Fruit juice.

Glass of semi-skimmed milk with decaffeinated coffee or cocoa.

A croissant on the grill.

Mid-morning

A cereal bar and a piece of fruit.

Food

Lentils to the gardener.

Lemon chicken drumsticks.

A skimmed yogurt.

Snack

Fruit juice and mixed sandwich.

Dinner

Spinach and cheese crepes.

An infusion (chamomile).

SundayBreakfast

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

Mashed potatoes.

Meatballs in sauce.

A slice of melon.

Snack

Compote of pear and 2 chocolate cookies.

Dinner

Baked hake with tomato.

An infusion (chamomile).