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Healthy One-Pot Recipe For Your Pregnancy Diet- Veggie Lentil Stew
It’s crazy but most pregnant women don’t really enjoy eating protein during pregnancy.
Most of them actually “crave” carbs.
Craving Carbs?
Have you been craving carbs during your pregnancy?
I had a few weeks in the first trimester of both my pregnancies that I didn’t really want to eat any protein. Actually, I didn’t even want to look at it.
Thank goodness it only lasted a few weeks. Because PROTEIN is a nutrient, which means its essential to life and because I know the importance of it, I wanted to make sure my baby was getting enough of it.
I actually gave a bunch of tips on Healthy Options When You Have Protein Aversions. You should really check that out because it will really help you.
I bet your doctor hasn’t told you how important protein is huh?
I bet you that because my doctors never did and I work with literally thousands of pregnant women on a daily basis who do my Pregnancy Workout Programs and they are never informed anything about the importance of healthy eating during pregnancy.
For example, are you eating for 2?
Because that is a sure fire way to gain excess weight, be super uncomfortable all pregnancy, get more aches and pains, have a slower delivery and take way longer to lose the baby weight which increases chances of postpartum depression.
And you wonder why doctors don’t educate us more on Pregnancy Diet.
So make sure you read this on Eating For 2 During Pregnancy.
It will help you tons.
It really aggregates me that doctors don’t educate pregnant women enough about nutrition because it is so crucial.Not only does it affect you, but it affects the baby as well.
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During my pregnancies I made sure to make meals that were healthy, comforting and satisfying.
On those weeks that I was having major protein aversions, I would make recipes like this. This is like a stew and it is delicious and full of good nutrition for you and the baby. I think you are going to love it!
Here is a list of some Healthy Carbs that you can make sure to add in your pregnancy diet that are good and good for you.
For thisyummy stew recipe, I just threw everything I found in a pot and ended up with this crazy good stew.
And the best part of it is that even though it was full of veggies, both my boys ate it all up and liked it.
So its definitely a winner.
The best part about this stew is that you can adjust it however you would like.
You can use the vegetables thatYOUand yourFAMILYlike. Also, I added plentyGOOD CARBSsince they are so important for you to have during pregnancy.
But you can adapt this if you want to make it lower carbs.
Here are the carbs in the recipe so that you can decide if you want to keep them in there or not. Keep in mind that all of these are healthy.
- Quinoa
- Sweet Potato
- Lentils
- Tomatoes
When you have good options and recipes to choose from its a lot easier to eat healthy and trust me, you want to do everything possible to eat healthy during your pregnancy. It’s so not worth it to pig out and gain a ton of weight because then not only do you have a harder time with labor and delivery but you also have an incredibly tough time losing the baby weight.
I talk to women all the time who have been trying to lose the baby weight for YEARS.
That’s crazy.
Don’t let that happen when you can invest such little time and see such good results.
I lost all my baby weight in less than 3 weeks, not because I’m special, but because I put in the work, and if YOU do, you will get amazing results as well.
So many of the ladies inmy Fit Mom-To-Be Workoutshave gotten get similar results.
Now that I have worked with almost 200K pregnant women in the last 10 years, and have heard testimonial over life change over results from regular non avid exerciser women…. I know that it works.
Most doctorsdon’t talk enough about the benefits of exercise and a good diet during pregnancy and that is partially the problem why most women gain excess weight during pregnancy.
Did you know that exercising during pregnancy is not just good for you?
Its actually super beneficial for the baby too.
So my advise to you is to exercise a few times a week and make good food choices.
Don’t make this about pigging out and eating for 2 and being inactive just because you are pregnant.
On the contrary, you should be doing everything possible to do everything you can to create the best environment for your baby to grow in. And also make it easier on you postpartum, because the REGRETS come after….. When the postpartum depression sets and your baby is 6 months but you still look 6 months pregnant and you feel terrible about yourself.
It’s so not worth it. Take it from me, I talk to pregnant women everyday and I have heard all the regrets.
I have also heard all the amazing testimonies from women that do my Fit Mom-To-Be Workouts that get amazing results and have great pregnancies and lose all their weight super fast post pregnancy.
Anyhow, I hope this motivates you to get active or stay active!
Here is a yummy recipe for you to add to your pregnancy diet.
You will find a ton of other yummy, healthy and easy to make recipes on My Pinterest Board. Actually, you will find all kinds of pregnancy workouts, recipes, nutrition tips, fashion tips, nursing tips….. Everything. So make sure to go there and hit FOLLOW ALL so you don’t miss any of it.
And if you are feeling pumped….. Here is a great Pregnancy Workout for you to try!
Chicken & Vegetable Quinoa Stew For Your Pregnancy Diet
Chicken & Vegetable Quinoa Stew For Pregnancy Diet
- Author: Michelle Marie
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3–4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 summer yellow squash, chopped
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped
- 3 cups of spinach, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp marjoram
- 2 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 3 cups water
- 1lb chicken tenderloins
- 1/4 cup quinoa
- 1 cup lentils
Instructions
- In a large pot with a little stock, cook the onions, peppers, carrots and garlic.
- After a few minutes add in the zucchini and squash and cook until softened.
- Then add in the quinoa and lentils and mix well, cooking for a few minutes.
- Then add in the stock and water and bring to a boil.
- Add in the potatoes and tomatoes, chicken and oregano and marjoram.
- Let it boil again and then lower the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the quinoa is puffed and the potatoes and lentils softened.
- Season with s&p to taste.
I hope you give this one a try. I think you will find it comforting and satisfying and you can feel good about feeding your baby a healthy and nutritious meal.
This is a huge bowl of healthiness and yumminess and your family is going to love it. It makes a huge pot so you will have tons of leftovers and its even better the next day.
I would love to know what you think of the recipe after you make it.
I hope to see you inside theFit Mom-To-Be Workout Program.
If you start my pregnancy workout program, I will see you inside the program.
I have lots of tips for you and I can’t wait for you to see all the videos of the exercises.
Send meYOUR BUMP PICTURES,would be great to compare with after you have your baby….
So you can see how fabulous you will look.
I wouldalso love to feature you and yourbeautiful bump.
Sendthem tomichelle@michellemariefit.com
Click here to start theFit Mom-To-Be Workout Programso you can have a really good, safe and effective pregnancy workout plan that you can do for the rest of your pregnancy.
It’s not too late to SLOW DOWN & LESSENyour Pregnancy Weight Gain.
If you exercise, you will see a huge change.
Less weight gain, not as fast and you will feel tighter, more fit, more energetic and less fatigue.
If you don’t want to spend 6-24 months postpartum losing your“BABY WEIGHT”,invest a little time, energy and possibly resources into your health and fitness this pregnancy. It will be so worth it when you are back at your pre-pregnancy weight in less than 3 months and feeling like yourself again.
If you need guidance, support and a safe exercise plan, you will love myFit Mom-To-Be Workout Program(tested by TENS OF THOUSANDS of pregnant women).
And you can do it for your entire pregnancy (its not just a 12 week program).
Here is what you can expect:
- Less Weight Gain
- Less Stretch Marks and Cellulite
- Faster Labor & Delivery
- Faster Postpartum Weight Loss
- More Energy
- Less Aches & Pains
- Less Chances of Gestational Diabetes
- Better Sleep
What You Get:
- Monthly workouts that change every 4 weeks (which delivers the best results).
- No gym is required (2 versions available: home and gym).
- Exercise Videos & Pictures of every single exercise.
- Can view, access and download on any smart phone, tablet or computer.
- Private Facebook Group for support, community and questions answered by Michelle Marie.
- Monthly pregnancy nutrition tips to help you throughout your pregnancy.
**Don’t forget to send me your before and after pictures. I would love to see your cute baby bump and it would be so awesome to see your postpartum progress after and how much your pregnancy workouts helped you. Email them to michelle@michellemariefit.com**
To start your pregnancy workouts, click here: Fit Mom-To-Be
If you are struggling with what to eat anddifferent options that are SAFEfor the baby andwon’t make you GAIN WEIGHT, you will totally enjoy and get great use of theMMF Pregnancy Diet Plan.
- Full Meal Plan for entire pregnancy (know exactly what nutrients you and baby need).
- Increase energy & decrease fatigue with the best food combinations.
- Easy Kid-Friendly Recipes that will save you time in the kitchen.
- Helps reduce cravings so you eat healthier and gain less weight.
- Yummy and comforting meals so you can still enjoy eating.
I would also love to connect with you more during your pregnancy. I just opened a new Facebook Page just for pregnant women. Its a place where I post daily pregnancy workouts, nutrition tips and all things pregnancy.Make sure to go there and LIKE the page so you can get all the great tips.