According to experts, most young families and especially mums-to-be need a variety of nutrient-rich foods, also knows as ones that burst with vitamins and minerals. A serving of seafood is only 100 calories, but is packed with nutrients and omega 3- it's a great boost for baby brains, but also promoted a healthy adult heart.
So next time you're in for a meat-feast submarine sandwich, try to replace the meat with some crab sticks, tuna or salmon. Add something tasty to it, like:
- plain yogurt with slivered almonds, diced apples and dried cranberries
- olive oil, capers, diced red onion and basil
- goat cheese, diced celery and a splash of lemon juice
Try placing these in a wheat roll, or eat as a dip with crackers as a snack.
Here are some ideas for berbecue dishes for the cooler months.
Here are some ideas for berbecue dishes for the cooler months.
- shrimp, scallop, pepper & pineapple kebabs
- Salmon or cod fillet grilled on a wood plank
- Grilled mozzarella pizza with tomatoes and canned tuna
Research shows that around 80% of pregnant women do not eat the recommended amount of nutrients, which are as a matter of a fact absolutely vital for the health of both the mother and the baby. Fish and seafood are bursting with the essentials.
- Eat seafood mininum twice a week
- Eat a range of fish, and half of fish for the week can be tuna
- The fish you should avoid are sharks, king mackerel, tilefish and swordfish.
Fish and seafood contain vitamin D, iron, omega 3 and calcium. Majority of women who don't eat a good amount of fish and seafood are seriously missing out on the brain development of their babies. Here is a tasty recipe for a nutritious meal.
Grilled Italian-Style Tuna Pizza
-1 prebaked wholeweat pizza crust
-1/4 cup shredded mozarella
-1/3 cup diced tomatoes
-1 teaspoon minced shallots
-1/2 teaspon red wine vinegar
-2 teaspoons fresh chopped basil
-1/4 teaspoon fresh-crushed garlic
- 140g/1 can of tuna in olive oil
- Preheat the grill. Place the pizza crust on a pan or directly on the grill.
- Sprinkle cheese over the crust and grill with the lid closed until the cheese melts (roughly 7 minutes). Meanwhile, mix tomatoes, shallots, vinegar and garlic in a bowl and set aside.
- Now flake the tuna over the pizza, then spoon the mix over the tuna.
- Then sprinkle the bazil and other herbs of your choice and grill a few more minutes. Serve immediately.
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