Menu for week 16 of the pregnant woman
In pregnancy, excess sugar is not beneficial for either the mother or the baby. As of week 16 of pregnancy, it is common to feel an appetite for sweet foods. When this happens, there are healthier alternatives, which are just as appetizing, as for example, homemade pastries or natural fruit smoothie
In pregnancy, excess sugar is not beneficial for either the mother or the baby. As of week 16 of pregnancy, it is common to feel an appetite for sweet foods. When this happens, there are healthier alternatives, which are just as appetizing, as for example, homemade pastries or natural fruit smoothies.
Menu made byCristina Abascal, Nutritionist.
Menu for week 16 of the pregnant woman
| Breakfast | Mid-morning | Lunch | Snack | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 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 cereal bar and a piece of fruit. | Food White bean stew. Grilled beef steak. Fruit. | Snack Fruit juice and a sandwich of cooked ham and cheese. | Dinner Green salad. Baked sea bass fillet with almonds. |
| Tuesday | Breakfast Fruit juice. Glass of semi-skimmed milk with decaffeinated coffee or cocoa. A medium roll. | Mid-morning A handful of nuts and a piece of fruit. | Food Beef sauteed with bean sprouts and vegetables. Skimmed yogurt. | Snack Natural smoothie of pear and strawberries with cereals. | Dinner Homemade beef burger with natural tomato and cheese. |
| Wednesday | Breakfast A kiwi. Glass of semi-skimmed milk with decaffeinated coffee or cocoa. 2 slices of toasted wholemeal bread with marmalade and margarine | Mid morning A drunk low-fat yogurt and a piece of fruit. | Food Beet salad. Lemon chicken breast. Fruit. | Snack A drunk low-fat yogurt and 2 chocolate cookies. | Dinner Cazuelita de gulas with prawns with garlic. |
| Thursday | 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 cereal bar and a piece of fruit. | Food Tagliatelle with rosemary, avocado and smoked ham. Skimmed yogurt. | Snack Yogurt cake with nuts and raisins. | Dinner Tail of monkfish to basil. |
| Friday | Breakfast A kiwi. Glass of semi-skimmed milk with decaffeinated coffee or cocoa. 2 slices of wholemeal bread with olive oil and crushed natural tomato. | Mid-morning A drunk low-fat yogurt and a piece of fruit. | Food Vegetable puree. Lamb chops with tomato sauce. Fruit. | Snack A drunk low-fat yogurt and 2 chocolate cookies. | Dinner Hazelnut and pear salad with chicken strips. |
| Saturday | Breakfast Fruit juice. Glass of semi-skimmed milk with decaffeinated coffee or cocoa. A piece of homemade lemon sponge cake. | Mid-morning Natural grapefruit and pineapple juice and a handful of nuts. | Food Gazpacho. Fillet of white fish stuffed with Sicilian. Custard. | Snack A yogurt with cereals and a few pieces of apple | Dinner Tomato salad. Mini Bolognese pizzas. |
| Sunday | Breakfast A kiwi. Glass of semi-skimmed milk with decaffeinated coffee or cocoa. A French toast with strawberry pieces and berries. | Mid-morning A handful of nuts and a piece of fruit. | Food Mixed salad. Valencian Paella. Fruit. | Snack Natural fruit smoothie and 2 whole-grain crackers. | Dinner Stuffed peppers in the oven. |
