Evening Snack During Pregnancy

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Evening Snack
Here's your chance to satisfy your healthy cravings or catch up on whatever food groups you didn't quite maximize for the day. Milk and graham crackers for you milk and cookie lovers. Fruit and cheese for you sophisticated types. A bowl of oatmeal if you're feeling a bit hungrier than usual. Even half a turkey sandwich, if that's what your body is telling you it needs. Eat something which will satisfy both your soul and your dietary needs.

Since dinner is probably a little earlier these days, snack time between eight and nine at night will "top you off" before your eight hour fast. It's best to eat your last snack at least an hour before bed for easier digestion. Eating too close to bedtime may give you an upset tummy or heartburn, so if you're an early to bed kind of woman these days, be sure to remain in an upright position for at least a half hour before reclining on the couch or going to bed.

Pudding with a punch

You will need:
Your favorite low fat pudding (or even the pre-made containers)
1 graham cracker, crumbled
½ cup berries (your favorite variety)

Directions:
1. Prepare pudding according to package directions.

2. Using package dietary information, place one serving of pudding into a bowl.

3. Stir in berries.

4. Sprinkle with crushed graham cracker.

5. Enjoy!

A sweet treat with no guilt!

Savory Instant Pizza

You will need:
One English muffin
Half a small tomato, sliced
Two ounces of cheddar cheese, shredded
A pinch of your favorite herbs and spices

Directions:
1. Preheat toaster oven to 400 degrees.

2. Split the muffin using a fork.

3. Place a slice pf tomato on each muffin half.

4. Sprinkle cheese over tomato.

5. Sprinkle herbs over cheese.

6. Bake in toaster oven until cheese begins to bubble and brown; time varies from toaster to toaster.

7. Bon appétit.

With all the wonderful food choices out there for you to enjoy, you'll be glad you've made the choice to nourish your baby and yourself the way nature intended. It's not hard to eat right, once you get the hang of it. Once you've gone healthy, you'll never want to go back!