Healthy Breakfast Menu Ideas for the Pregnancy Diet

Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day during pregnancy. In fact, it is more important during pregnancy than at any other time. During pregnancy the baby is relying on a steady supply of nutrients through the blood stream so it is important to eat first thing in the morning. It is also wise to eat every three hours when pregnant to make sure your energy levels stay up. See more pregnancy nutrition articles for ideas about healthy lunches, dinners and snacks during pregnancy.

Many of these pregnancy diet breakfast ideas will mean simply replacing the old with new, healthier choices. For example, substitute your white bagel and cream cheese for a whole wheat bagel with strawberry preserves instead. Or instead of instant oatmeal that is highly processed and full of sugar try using raw oats and cook them in milk for added nutrition.

Remember to avoid caffeine during pregnancy as much as possible and drink water or orange juice for breakfast instead.

Nutritious Breakfast Ideas for a Healthy Pregnancy Diet:

~English muffin: Choose a whole wheat muffin and top with slice of cheese and scrambled egg. Add tomato slice if desired.

~Oatmeal: Whole oats cooked in milk and topped with raisins, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts and maple syrup or brown sugar.

~Egg omelets: Serve your egg omelets mixed with one cup of cooked spinach. Spinach is a great choice during pregnancy and this breakfast will provide zinc, calcium, magnesium, iron, folic acid and more with only 41 calories! Add in any of the following: minced garlic, onion, tomato, cheese, shreds of carrot and broccoli, cubes of potato (with the skin still on), mushrooms, zucchini, and chopped bell peppers. Season with thyme, rosemary or other herbs as desired.

~Waffles: Whole wheat waffles topped with a small drizzle of maple syrup, chopped pecans, and strawberries or blueberries. (Remember, for better nutrition during pregnancy fresh berries are best!)

~Fresh fruit platter: cantaloupe, honeydew, papaya, banana, strawberries, or apple.