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Home » 8 Great Almond Recipes–Plus Why You Should Eat Them When You’re Pregnant!

8 Great Almond Recipes–Plus Why You Should Eat Them When You’re Pregnant!

February 16, 2017 by Bridget 3 Comments

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Feeling Nutty?

Seeing as I’m a big fan of all nuts, I thought I’d contribute my wisdom on almonds and help you eat more of them.

Find out why you should eat almonds while you're #pregnant plus 8 #recipes! #pregnancytips #pregnancynutrition #healthyeating

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In a nutshell (pun intended) here’s, why everyone should eat almonds.

In Just One Ounce:

  • 6 grams of protein
  • 4  grams of fiber
  • Rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat
  • Chock full of antioxidants and other health promoting nutrients

Almonds may improve insulin sensitivity in people with pre-diabetes.

How can that help during pregnancy?

If you are at risk for gestational diabetes, this could give you a slight edge, especially if you eat almonds.

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Almonds are rich in nutrients: which help maintain a healthy blood pressure

  • Calcium
  • Magnesium
  • Potassium

How can this help during pregnancy?

Blood pressure disorders during pregnancy can lead to preeclampsia and eclampsia, a potentially fat disorder. High blood pressure during pregnancy can impair the growth of the fetus.

Antioxidants

Vitamin E: 35% of the Daily value

Almond skins contain flavonoids and phenolics similar to other foods.  A one-ounce serving of almonds contains a similar amount of total polyphenols as one cup of green tea and one cup of steamed broccoli. See the study here: Almonds and pistachios are the only nuts with flavonols like quercetin. That’s the same phytonutrients that are in wine, chocolate, etc. Extract of almonds have shown to protect DNA from damage. (This is especially important for men when trying to conceive.) Want more info? Check it out here.

How can this help during pregnancy?

Antioxidants reduce oxidative stress, which is the cornerstone of many pregnancy problems including preterm delivery.

Now let’s get to the RECIPES!

Thanks to these fabulous Registered Dietitian colleagues who have shared their recipes here!

First up, breakfast. You know you need it, but you may not always want to spend the time on it. Enter quick breads that are healthy. Make ahead for a yummy grab and go. Top with some almond or peanut butter and add a glass of milk and you’re good to go! Also makes a great snack!

Good nutrition and yummy too--find info and almond recipes here: eatrightmama.com

Blender Banana Oat Muffins from Diana RD aka The Baby Steps Dietitian

 

Fruit and Nut bread from Elizabeth Ward RD-find info and more recipes at eatrightmama.com

Can you resist this fruit and nut bread? From Elizabeth Ward at BetterIsTheNewPerfect.com

 

No added sugar muffins from Meme Inge RD. More almond info and recipes at eatrightmama.com

No added sugar Banana Almond Muffins from Meme at The Living Well Kitchen

 

8 Almond recipes plus why you should eat them while you are pregnant! eatrightmama.com

Cinnamon and Blueberry Granola with 2 kinds of almonds? Yes, please! From Whitney at WhitneyRD

 

A new twist on smoothies from Judy Barbe. More almond info and recipes at eatrightmama.com

Go “ancient” with this Chocolate Cherry Amaranth Smoothie from Judy RD at Live Best.

 

Fish is truly brain food. So salmon and other cold-water fish are “musts” during pregnancy. Try this recipe, which uses ground almonds for a crispy coating.

More almond recipes and info here: eatrightmama.com

Got salmon? This Almond Crusted Salmon from Brittany at Your Choice Nutrition is sure to please!

Smart Snacking

More almond info and recipes at eatrightmama.com

More to love: Almond + Cinnamon + Chocolate! From The Spicy RD.

 

More almonds for pregnancy here at eatrightmama.com

Got the “queasies”? These lemon almonds might help. From Kelli at Hungry Hobby.

More Posts from EatRightMama that you might like:

Healthy Seafood Recipes for Pregnancy and Beyond!

Seafood Sources of DHA

Caffeine Content-Mom Need to Know

 

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  1. Colleen Paradise says

    February 16, 2017 at 7:23 pm

    Dea Bridget,
    Just wanted to tell you how much I love all the recipes and tips you post.

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