Pregnancy Dinner Ideas for Thanksgiving

Pregnancy Dinner Ideas for Thanksgiving from Contemporary Women's Care of Orlando Turkey Turkey is low in fat and lower in calories than many other meats. It provides a variety of B-vitamins and the antioxidant selenium. How to eat it: Ensure the internal temperature of the turkey is 165 degrees before serving. Avoid eating leftover turkey cold. Mashed Potatoes Potatoes are a rich source of dietary fiber and vitamins B-6 and C. They are also high in folate. How to eat it: Instead of using high-fat milk in your mashed potatoes, use skim milk. Whole Wheat Rolls Grains are packed with nutrients like iron, selenium, and magnesium. They're also especially good sources of the B vitamins, including B1, B2, folic acid, and niacin. How to eat it: Make your own dinner rolls from scratch using wheat flour. Serve warm, topped with pasteurized honey. Macaroni and Cheese Macaroni and cheese is safe to eat during pregnancy if it is made with pasteurized or pregnancy-safe cheese. How to eat it: Replace high-fat milk and cheese with lower fat alternatives in your favorite macaroni and cheese recipe. Broccoli Broccoli is packed with vitamins A and C, as well as calcium. How to eat it: Broil broccoli in the oven with a little olive oil, garlic, sea salt and lemon juice. Sweet Potatoes Sweet Potatoes are full of vitamins A and C, potassium and iron. How to eat it: Roast sliced sweet potatoes in the oven using pasteurized honey and butter instead of sugar and cinnamon. Cranberry Sauce Cranberries are rich in folate, Vitamin A, B12, E, K, Calcium and Selenium - All required for healthy development of your baby. How to eat it: Avoid canned cranberry sauce. Use fresh cranberries to make a homemade batch of cranberry sauce. CONTEMPORARY www.myobgynorlando.com WOMEN'S CARE OF ORLANDO