Week 28: The third trimester (you’re on the home stretch)

In these final three months of your pregnancy, your baby will undergo another period of rapid growth. The third trimester is when your baby grows the most, both physically and mentally, acquiring most of its weight and gaining the most brain mass. Because so much growth happens in these last three months and because this is the time when many vitamins, minerals and other nutrients are physically transferred to your baby for accumulation, your main mission is to ensure adequate intake of calories and nutrients to provide the nourishment your baby needs. 

Essential Nutrients this Week: Omega-3 fatty acids, Protein, Iron, Glycine, Choline, Zinc, Vitamin B12

Food of the Week: Salmon

This week salmon features as the food of the week because it's an energy dense whole food loaded with lots of micronutrients, a good amount of protein and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a healthy fatty acid which promotes brain development.

Recipes of the Week

Superfood Salmon Salad

This would have to be one of the most delicious ways of enjoying salmon. This salad is packed with all the goodness from a variety of superfoods, making it a nutrient-dense recipe you’ll enjoy time and again throughout your pregnancy.

Caramelised Lime Salmon

This recipe is as delicious as it sounds. A simple twist takes a piece of salmon to a whole new flavour level. Enjoy alongside steamed Asian greens for a light and nourishing pregnancy meal.

Salmon and Quinoa Patties

A great addition to a fresh salad or alongside steamed green beans, these salmon and quinoa fish cakes also taste great cold. They’re a protein-rich pregnancy snack you can enjoy any time of the day. This nutritious recipe is from Dr Libby Weaver’s The Energy Guide.

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