Food!
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Topic: Food!
Posted By: mousey
Subject: Food!
Date Posted: 01 October 2012 at 7:45pm
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Hi all, I asked this in an early post in the main thread but didn't get any responses, so thought I'd give it it's own little thread :) Trickiest thing so far for me is what to eat for lunch! I got all the guidelines from the doctor, so no bought sushi, salads or sandwiches, so thats subway, tank, bakery out. So you have to make your own which is fine, but even then - no ham, no feta, I am really struggling - theres only so many tuna salads you want for lunch! I really want to eat healthily - does anyone have any suggestions for lunches? Any ideas for lunches would be amazing so feel free to post what you are having! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: AngieBaby
Date Posted: 01 October 2012 at 8:01pm
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Ah yes the old food in pregnancy challenge :) there are a few articles under the pregnancy section on this site but yes- it's a challenge :) I remember eating bakers delight a fair bit - not that I would recommend that. I would make my own fresh salads with smoked chicken - but I only had the smoked chicken fresh that day - or a cooked chicken from the supermarket. You can also do pasta with a pasta sauce. Will have to think of more ideas and post later :) thinking cap officially on :) |
Posted By: Pitter patter
Date Posted: 01 October 2012 at 9:00pm
| Mousey the other day I walked into a bakery and could eat none of the food! I remember from last time making your own works. You can eat sushi if you make it yourself fresh, even hummus if you make it without Tahini. Dinner is easier eh as you can make it fresh and serve it hot. |
Posted By: Bell
Date Posted: 01 October 2012 at 9:32pm
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Sorry no suggestions here, so far all I've done at lunchtime is swap the ham for bacon to make a BLT lol. I'm a SAHM so have the advantage of being able to have hot stuff. Felt sad giving up my weekly souvlaki! |
Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 01 October 2012 at 9:35pm
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Mousey sandwiches are fine - just no cold meats. I often eat chickpeas, tomatoes and flavoured tuna for lunch, or leftovers from dinner. Frozen meals are handy on the odd occasion. You could do baked potatoes - cook at home, heat up with sour cream and toppings at work. I miss sushi SO much, it's actually pathetic. Like I'm grumpy because I can't have it. Ridiculous. ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: AngieBaby
Date Posted: 01 October 2012 at 9:40pm
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Sushi was the biggest thing I missed! On the day I had my babies I had hubby send bring me sushi to the hospital :) |
Posted By: mousey
Date Posted: 02 October 2012 at 11:01am
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I am really missing sushi too! I guess I will just have to get used to making my own lunches which is actually a good thing, will be saving a heap of money!! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Smurfette88
Date Posted: 03 October 2012 at 2:46pm
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I have found that I am just cooking a bit extra at night and taking dinner left overs for lunch, also soups with some toasty bread yum!! Noodles with fresh veges and a yummy dressing. Fresh sushi is also SSSOOO easy to make!! I thought it would b a drag but its super easy :) Also lasagne's, hot toasted sandwiches with ham or salami, but I toast them so hot that I actually cant eat them for a while :) Cous cous with fresh feta and stir fried veges is pretty tasty and fulling too :) So hungry now ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: JaneyG
Date Posted: 03 October 2012 at 3:24pm
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Chicken noodle soup has ben my god send for the past 2 weeks but am over it now! haha strawberry yohgurt with banana cut up in it has been a staple for me too and lots of mandarins!! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Bell
Date Posted: 03 October 2012 at 4:50pm
| Would you eat KFC while pregnant? I did last time then a friend made me feel terrible for having? |
Posted By: Mintyfresh
Date Posted: 03 October 2012 at 7:09pm
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I would eat KFC while preg, I would just avoid the standard - mayo, lettuce etc (although now I am craving kfc mayo, darn it) it is hard enough trying to eat for bubs without having to cook every single meal too. Toasted sandwiches sound like an excellent idea! I just had hot chicken rolls for dinner (while sitting in bed with a vomit bowl next to me lol) and I didn't take my eating guide to the supermarket - I found out when I got home that I could have purchased store mayo!!! It is only home made and restaurant/takeaway mayo that you have to avoid!! So sad now. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 03 October 2012 at 8:00pm
I thought feta was out as it was a soft cheese? ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Smurfette88 wrote:Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 03 October 2012 at 8:02pm
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Oooh scratch that, just found a link saying it's fine! YAY! ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: MakeItWork
Date Posted: 04 October 2012 at 12:50pm
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I would personally avoid store mayo as it is still made with egg yolk. It is only really safe if it clearly says that it is made with pasteurised egg but I haven't found and brands that say that in NZ. I also would never touch KFC but then I never eat there anyway. I just don't think any fast food places can be trusted to make sure food is fresh and piping hot and chicken is the worst so I would stay well away personally. As far as I'm concerned it is only 9 months so it isn't worth the risk to me. I find roasting a batch of veggies at the weekend works pretty well and then I have them in wraps for lunch throughout the week, either with a bit of cheese and toasted or with some tinned tuna or chicken. It's a good way to get your veggie intake up as I find it hard to get up to the recommended 4-5 servings a day without having some at lunch time. I'm loving fruit at the moment which is quite unusual for me but I can't get enough of it! Oh yeh and as far as I know Feta is fine as long as it is cooked in something and not eaten cold (as with so many things)  ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  TTC Since Oct 10 - PCOS Our beautiful girl sadly born sleeping April 2012 |
Posted By: mousey
Date Posted: 04 October 2012 at 1:46pm
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i wasnt sure about feta, but i checked the NHS guidelines and they say its fine, plus healthy food guide here says its okay if you dont keep it and use after initially opening so I went and bought a block last night and had about 1/3 of a block in my salad!! hubby will have to eat the rest ;) I too am eating heaps of fruit at the moment which is great. good idea to roast veges on a sunday night and use in lunches during the week. how long do you think roasted veges will keep for in the fridge? ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Smurfette88
Date Posted: 04 October 2012 at 1:46pm
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Personally with chicken I wont eat it unless I have cooked it myself. regards to feta, my midwife has told me aslong as it is in a sealed pack and you eat it within 2 days of opening you are fine. I definitly think some people make a bigger deal out of what you can and cant eat but I think as long as you stick to the basics and make sure everything is fresh and prepared well you will be fine, but as you said MakeitWork, its only 9 months. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Pepsicle
Date Posted: 04 October 2012 at 3:11pm
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Oops I have KFC for dinner last night and just ate a handful of ham haha! My major cravings so far are grapefruit and raw baby spinach... ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  Josh 08/04/04 Angel baby 09/05 Harry 18/12/06 Liliana 03/01/10 Angel baby 05/12 |
Posted By: Bell
Date Posted: 04 October 2012 at 3:19pm
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They are good cravings Pepsicle! I haven't had any yet but cheeseburgers were popular about this stage last time then milkshakes like 3 times aday until 17wks!? |
Posted By: JaneyG
Date Posted: 05 October 2012 at 11:40am
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Jelly beans and just good old jelly have been a constant craving for me in between nausea!! Thats great about the feta as i thought it was out and was gutted as I actually am craving it!! gonna go get me some now! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Hayley84
Date Posted: 06 October 2012 at 2:51pm
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IS cooked watercress safe to eat while preg??, Im sure i ate it while preg with #2 and another baby site has recipes with it in it for preg ladies but other sites say no?? ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: dottydot
Date Posted: 08 October 2012 at 1:13pm
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I popped into Countdown at lunchtime and they have those Watties 'very special' soups and stews on special 2 for $5 for the ones in bowls or cheaper for the ones in cans. Bought four bowls, makes for cheap, relatively healthy lunches :) The ones I bought have 1.5 servings of veges in each. Mmm yum! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Pitter patter
Date Posted: 08 October 2012 at 2:30pm
| Are you guys drinking coffee? i know we are allowed a cup or two a day depending on strength but I gave up completely last pregnancy but having trouble his time, can't get going without a coffee! |
Posted By: dottydot
Date Posted: 08 October 2012 at 3:50pm
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I gave up all caffienated drinks (tea/coffee/coke etc) at Christmas time due to migraines, at first I thought it helped with them, now I am not so sure. But, it meant that I was off all caffiene when we were TTC and now when pregnant, I don't actually miss it! I've even gone off decaf!! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Susmzz
Date Posted: 08 October 2012 at 5:00pm
| I have given up caffeine as well. Well almost, sometime I have half a cup of coffee on the weekend. But for me I think it's easier to totally give it up than to try to limit myself! |
Posted By: Smurfette88
Date Posted: 08 October 2012 at 7:25pm
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I think with the coffee thing its more of a habit "morning coffe" my midwife said sometimes decaf coffee can be more harmful than normal coffee because of the chemicals they use to make it decaf, but you can get decaf coffe that is made decaf by a water system which is really safe for you and honestly its pretty strong, cant tell that its decaf. I'm from an italian family and am desperatley missing proscuitto, coppa, salami and all my other cold meats!!! its going to be my first meal after birth, just a huge massive handfull of proscuitto stuffed down my throat!!! lol my mouth is watering now :( ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Mintyfresh
Date Posted: 09 October 2012 at 8:37pm
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I am usually caffeine free (one cup of coffee makes me crazy!) but I have been craving coke every now and again - but I'll only get through 50-100ml a day. I am really struggling to eat, I'm really only getting carbs down and my fridge is the emptiest it had been since we went on holiday last. Most of what is in there is old vegetables and cheese (an early craving) I am looking forward to when we get the inlaws old upright freezer, then if I cook something and can't eat it,i can freeze it. I am trying to have at least one kiwi crush a day (I have it as an ice block) as the progesterone had some yucky side effects. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Bell
Date Posted: 10 October 2012 at 1:38pm
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I always stop my coffees the day I find out I'm pregnant & don't have any again until baby is about 6mths. Can we have cream cheese like in icing on carrot cake? I'm dreaming on carrot cake for my bday next month!
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Posted By: Susmzz
Date Posted: 10 October 2012 at 5:20pm
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Hi Bell, I really hope so since I had some today. Cream cheese didn't even cross my mind. It's gotta be pasteurized right? </></a>[IMG]http:// http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  [/IMG]
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Posted By: dottydot
Date Posted: 10 October 2012 at 6:50pm
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Cream cheese is fine :) I did a bit of research coz wondered the same thing ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 10 October 2012 at 9:39pm
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I'm still drinking diet coke like it's going out of style, so def having caffeine here. ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: MakeItWork
Date Posted: 11 October 2012 at 2:06pm
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Cream cheese is fine as long as it is eaten fresh. I think they recommend within a day or two of opening. I personally don't trust it out in cafes etc but if I have it at home myself and know how fresh it is I'm happy with that. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> TTC Since Oct 10 - PCOS Our beautiful girl sadly born sleeping April 2012 |
Posted By: dottydot
Date Posted: 12 October 2012 at 1:28pm
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Wondering about Burger Fuel... Okay or not? Beef not chicken burger, with no soft cheese ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Pitter patter
Date Posted: 13 October 2012 at 5:44pm
| Hi-don't know about burgerfuel sorry dottydot. Had home made sushi for lunch, grated carrot, cream cheese, canned tuna and avocado, yum! |
Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 14 October 2012 at 1:21pm
Fine. I would eat a chicken burger from them as well. They always seem to have high standards, and the main thing with meat is that it's cooked right through. ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Hopes
Date Posted: 14 October 2012 at 1:51pm
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Lurker in - but in theory, even soft cheeses are OK in NZ if you eat them straight from the packet. Just not when they've sat round for a day (in or out of the fridge). I still wasn't brave enough to eat brie etc, but that was my own over-cautiousness rather than actually being based on anything. Sushi was the worst for me. You can never get all the flavours at once when you make it yourself. -------------   
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Posted By: dottydot
Date Posted: 17 October 2012 at 4:00pm
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further to my question about Burger Fuel... their website says this about their aoli: Fresh egg yolk, crushed garlic and canola blended into a thick creamy mayonnaise. Made daily and free from artificial flavours, additives or preservatives. Used on all burgers and as an accompaniment for the Spud and Kumara fries which are cooked in fresh clean canola oil. So I guess i'll have to ask for no aoli :( stupid raw eggs! Can you tell, I really want burger fuel! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Bell
Date Posted: 17 October 2012 at 4:21pm
| Sounds yummy! |
Posted By: Smurfette88
Date Posted: 17 October 2012 at 4:22pm
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Hopes - My midwife told me the same thing as long as the soft cheese is a New Zealand cheese - Not imported - it is safe as long as you eat it fresh straight from the packet. dottydot - with takeaway places I am quite happy to order what I want but I always say "I am pregnant so can you please make sure my meal is fresh, cooked well and has no raw egg" the bugerfuel down the road from me were amazing when I ordered, asked me about every single ingredient, and because I took some off my burger they offered to add something else on in place of it, they also asked me to check the chicken was cooked to my satisfaction. - They should pay me for this kind of advertising LOL ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: dottydot
Date Posted: 18 October 2012 at 9:34am
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wow smurfette that's awesome abotu your local Burger Fuel! I ended up just getting my burger without Aoli, it was still yummy :) ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Gracy205071
Date Posted: 23 December 2017 at 11:04pm
Please take foods that are rich in vitamins and calories also. Tuna fish is good but it should be completely free of mercury. I have heard sea foods contain mercury in some parts of world. Pregnant women should intake foods which are having traces of lead , mercury. You will lose pregnancy if your food has these elements. |