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While protein is an important component to have in every diet, during the first trimester of pregnancy, it is essential to add extra amounts of protein to help the formation of the baby’s cells in a healthy manner. The need for protein during pregnancy increases in order to support the numerous changes a pregnant woman’s body is going through and support the baby’s growth and cell formation.
The amount of protein needed in the first trimester of pregnancy depends on your weight, but it varies between 40-70 grams of protein per day. To help you include sufficient amounts of protein in your daily diet, here are several protein-rich recipes for the first trimester of pregnancy:
Breakfast recipes for the first trimester of pregnancy:
1- Egg wrap
2- Healthy vegetable egg muffins
3- Protein-rich pancakes
Snack recipes for the first trimester of pregnancy:
1- Healthy parfait recipe with Greek yogurt
2- Mixed nuts smoothie
Salad recipe:
Lunch recipes for the first trimester of pregnancy:
1- Chickpea tikkis
2- Hummus recipe
Dinner recipes:
1- Lemon parmesan chicken with zucchini noodles
2- Sumac spiced butterfly chicken
3- Spinach soup
4- Protein-rich salmon recipes
