Pregnancy, life right after pregnancy, and motherhood in general are tiring. No matter which category you fall into (me: 37 weeks while simultaneously chasing a 2-year old), it’s not always easy to give your body the nourishment it needs. Whether you’re short on time, your hands are full, or you’re just simply starving, it’s easy to grab an unhealthy often overly processed snack. But with healthy foods readily available, that you can eat with one-hand or on-the-go, you’re much less likely to grab that bag of chips and much more likely to eat well. And there’s no denying how good this is for you….and either your growing belly, breastfeeding body or sleep-deprived self. Have these handy foods in your fridge or pantry and I promise you will give your body the fuel it needs in a way that will make you feel great.
Cut carrots, celery or red peppers with hummus
Whole grain toast with cream cheese and sliced avocado
Cottage cheese with chopped peaches, nectarines, bananas or pineapple
Cut veggies with your favorite dip
Celery spread with nut or seed butter
Hard boiled eggs sprinkled with sea salt
Individual cheese sticks/wedges
Yogurt with granola
Trail mix (not the kind with M&M’s in it!)
Box of raisins
Apple with swiss cheese
Vegetable juice