Cheap Pregnancy Superfoods: Top 12
May The Superfood Force Be With You
We know that a healthy prenatal diet with a balanced intake of protein, dairy, grains, fruits, vegetables, and vital nutrients, will help ensure your baby’s health.
We’re in full season for enjoying fruits and vegetables at a fraction of the cost than the rest of the year. So now is the time to reap the nutritional rewards that superfoods offer.
Otherwise known as miracle foods, which have a significantly higher nutritional value than most others. Eating well on a budget can be tricky, especially when pregnant. Often, all I want to do is eat everything in sight!
I’ve compiled a list of the top 12 superfoods most beneficial to you and your baby not only during pregnancy, but always. Follow me after the jump to get some delicious ideas on how to enjoy them easily, without racking up your grocery bill.
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Natural Yogurt
Calcium is always important for women, who are prone to bone-mineral loss as they age, but it's especially vital during pregnancy. Rich in dairy, vitamin D, C and friendly bacteria for the digestive system. Your baby also reaps the bone-building benefits. Perk: it keeps the heart-burn and indigestion monster, (so often associated with pregnancy) at bay. Make soft serve frozen yogurt by blending with your favorite fruit. Add it to granola, smoothies or enjoy it on it's own. Yogurt also makes a great cream sub for sauces and dips. Try it!
Check out your local farmer’s markets, buying locally often means you can purchase organic for the same price as regular produce at the grocery store; by simply supporting your local meat, veggie and dairy farmers.
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I also find frozen berries for smoothies and such a little less expensive to add into the mix
My mouth is watering thinking of Salmon. Have you ever had jarred Salmon with the bones? Delicious!!!!!
We wait for the frozen berries to go on sale (usually around now) and stock the freezer for winter smoothies.
I have to say canned anything is not good to me… I can taste the can and preservatives, maybe it’s different in Canada, but here (US) we are looking at known toxins in our canned foods, so I buy fresh or cheaper frozen and only wild Alaskan salmon.
Also, here in the US we are fighting against genetically modified salmon and the government doesn’t want to label it as such – here is a link about it if anyone is interested: http://www.katherine-leon.com/2011/07/would-you-buy-genetically-engineered.html