5.Trail Mix
Love sweet and savory snacks? Try trail mix. The best mixes for you and your baby have salt-free nuts, sugar-free dried fruit, and dark (not milk) chocolate. Nuts and dried fruit both contain fiber, which may help if you’re constipated. Heart-healthy dark chocolate has less sugar and more fiber, iron, and other minerals. Make your own mix at home or buy a ready-made one. Some are sold in single-serve packs, which are easy to carry with you.
6.Half a Tuna Sandwich
New rules say it’s OK for pregnant women to eat two to three servings of fish per week. Protein-rich light tuna, lower in mercury, is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and DHA, which help your baby’s brain develop. For added fiber and healthy fat, pair it with avocado on whole wheat. If you’re on the go, bring a vacuum-sealed single-serve pouch of tuna and a bag of whole-grain crackers to make a fresh snack anywhere.
