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Protein Rich Foods for Pregnancy | protein rich Indian recipes for pregnancy |
protein rich foods for pregnancy. vegetarian high protein foods for pregnancy. Additional protein, i.e., at least 78 gm of protein per day is required during Pregnancy for the rapid growth of the foetus, for the enlargement of the uterus, mammary glands and placenta, formation of amniotic fluid and storage reserves for labour, delivery and lactation.
Besides this, protein is also required to build strong bones and teeth (which start growing at about eight weeks). So, ensure that you get enough protein throughout your pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters, when your baby is growing more rapidly.
moong dal dosa recipe | moong dosa | green moong dal dosa | South Indian moong dal dosa | The combination of moong dal with parboiled rice is said to be a good quality protein, as this combination gives all the 9 essential amino acids we need to consume. Green moong dal dosa is also a good source of vitamin B1 – a key nutrient needed for energy metabolism.
moong dal dosa recipe | moong dosa | green moong dal dosa | South Indian moong dal dosa |
4 major protein rich foods sources are:
1. Dairy products like milk, curds, paneer, cheese and buttermilk.
2. Pulses and lentils like moth beans (matki), kidney beans (rajma), bengal gram (chana), etc. (Try sprouting them to increase the calcium and protein content, and ease digestion).
3. Vegetables such as green peas, broccoli.
4. Nuts and oilseeds like sesame seeds (til), almonds, walnuts, cashew nuts, etc.
moong soup recipe | whole green moong dal soup | healthy diabetic moong soup | Chock-full of protein, iron and fibre, this healthy diabetic moong soup is made diabetic-friendly by using just a teaspoon of oil. Mung is rich in Folate,Vitamin B9 or Folic Acid helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially red blood cells.
moong soup recipe | whole green moong dal soup | healthy diabetic moong soup
Protein Rich Snacks for Pregnancy
Moong Dal and Paneer Tikki are marvelous mix of moong dal and paneer with ragi flour and spices lends itself to the preparation of tasty, protein-packed tikkis that please the palate and maintain your bones cells.
moong dal tikki recipe | moong dal vegetable kebab | healthy moong dal paneer cutlet |
Multiflour Idli is easy to make and has a fabulous, rustic flavour and interesting texture that you will enjoy thoroughly at any time during gestation.
multi flour idli recipe | healthy multigrain idli | millet flour idli | Indian multigrain idli batter |
When you are too lazy to cook on summer evenings try your hands on this quick and easy to make Fruit and nut milkshake, a perfect evening snack for pregnant women. With 7.7 gm of protein per glass, this energy and nutrient dense drink will surely boost the growth of the foetus.
Protein Rich foods for Pregnancy, Lunch Recipes
toor dal fry recipe | restaurant style toor dal fry | toor dal fry with rice | toor dal tadka | We have used a combination of toor dal and masoor dal to give this restaurant style toor dal fry a perfect texture and mouth-feel. The dals are a good source of protein.
toor dal fry recipe | restaurant style toor dal fry | toor dal fry with rice | toor dal tadka |
Cook this Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi when you are bored with the same old rice khichdi. This is a traditional Rajasthani recipe that we discovered is an excellent source of protein, iron, folic acid and fibre. Its creamy consistency and mild flavours make it a good recipe to have especially in the preconception period and first trimester.
bajra and moong dal khichdi recipe | bajra and moong dal khichdi for pregnancy | healthy bajra and moong dal khichdi | iron rich bajra khichdi for pregnancy | how to make bajra khichdi in pressure cooker |
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