Week 14: Your baby is now the size of a peach

The second trimester of your pregnancy is when you may need to begin to consume a few extra calories each day to keep up with your baby’s and your body’s growth — 340 calories more. As you start to feel less nauseous, you’ll probably find this will happen naturally. In any case, apply these extra calories wisely and eat the rainbow.

Essential Nutrients this Week: Iodine, Omega-3 fatty acids, Protein, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium

Food of the Week: Cod (Fish)

Fish is a great way to meet this increased nutritional requirement as it has a high fat and high protein content. Cod is rich in protein, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and vitamin B6, B12 and D.

Recipes of the Week

Pancetta Fish Bundle

This recipe is quick and easy and perfect mid-week. It has flavour galore and is also highly nutritious. This pregnancy meal is rich in protein, iron and magnesium.

Fish Curry

Loaded with vegetables, this fish curry comes together quickly and easily. It tasted delicious, will nourish you and your baby, and will no doubt become a family favourite.

Avocado-Hemp Spread

Hemp seeds are filled with protein, fibre and minerals such as magnesium and potassium. They also contain omega-3 fatty acids. Make this creamy spread and serve with cucumber slices or organic brown rice crackers. One serve of this spread will add 142 calories to your diet.

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