Thursday, April 9, 2009

Pregnancy Nutrients: Protein

This nutrient is critical for your baby’s growth, especially in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters. Protein also repairs your cells as your body goes through changes.

PROTEIN
How Much? 71 grams a day

chicken breast: 3 ounces: 27.57 grams

salmon: 3 ounces: 21.62 grams

cottage cheese: 1 cup lowfat: 28 grams

skim milk: 1 cup: 8.26 grams

peanut butter: 2 Tablespoons: 8.03 grams

eggs: 1 large hard boiled: 6.29 grams

rebecca@fitandfabulouspregnancy.com
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