{"id":30198,"date":"2025-12-31T20:53:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T20:53:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progyny.com\/?p=30198"},"modified":"2026-03-09T16:35:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T16:35:59","slug":"your-guide-to-healthy-eating-during-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progyny.com\/education\/pregnancy\/your-guide-to-healthy-eating-during-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Your guide to healthy eating during pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Written by the Progyny Editorial Team. Reviewed by the Progyny Clinical Team \u2014 November 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ve likely heard the saying that when you\u2019re pregnant, you\u2019re \u201ceating for two.\u201d That sounds like you should double your portions to eat for two adults \u2014 not so! A growing baby does not need many calories. Instead, think of it as eating \u201ctwice as healthy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, during the 1st trimester, you usually don\u2019t need any additional calories unless recommended by your healthcare provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In your 2nd and 3rd trimesters, you usually only need an additional 250 to 450 calories a day to support a growing baby, depending on your <a href=\"https:\/\/progyny.com\/education\/pregnancy\/how-much-weight-should-i-gain-during-pregnancy\/\">pregnancy weight goal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to getting enough calories, it\u2019s important to follow a healthy eating plan rich in nutrients. Let\u2019s take a look at what that means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protein, fat, and carbohydrates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All foods are made up of some combination of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Choosing the right balance and types of these foods will help you have a healthy pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These guidelines can help you make great choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protein<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th class=\"light-blue-th\">\u2705 Choose lean proteins like:<\/th>\n      <th class=\"light-blue-th\">\u2b07\ufe0f Limit high-fat proteins like:<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td>\n        <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:1.2em;\">\n          <li>Fish and seafood<\/li>\n          <li>Skinless chicken and turkey<\/li>\n          <li>Lean cuts of pork, beef, and lamb<\/li>\n          <li>Low-fat or fat-free cheese<\/li>\n          <li>Plant-based protein (like tofu, tempeh, seitan)<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n\n      <td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n        <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:1.2em;\">\n          <li>Fatty cuts of meat<\/li>\n          <li>Sausage<\/li>\n          <li>Hot dogs<\/li>\n          <li>Bacon<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th class=\"light-blue-th\">\u2705 Choose heart-healthy, plant-based fat from:<\/th>\n      <th class=\"light-blue-th\">\u2b07\ufe0f Limit saturated fat, found in:<\/th>\n      <th class=\"light-blue-th\">\ud83d\udeab Avoid trans-fat, found in:<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n        <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:1.2em;\">\n          <li>Avocados<\/li>\n          <li>Nuts and nut butters<\/li>\n          <li>Seeds<\/li>\n          <li>Olives<\/li>\n          <li>Vegetable oils<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n\n      <td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n        <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:1.2em;\">\n          <li>Meat (beef, lamb, pork, chicken and turkey with skin)<\/li>\n          <li>Full-fat dairy (butter, whole milk, whole yogurt)<\/li>\n          <li>Coconut and palm oils<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n\n      <td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n        <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:1.2em;\">\n          <li>Fried foods<\/li>\n          <li>Hard margarines and shortening<\/li>\n          <li>Many baked goods and shelf-stable snacks<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carbohydrates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th class=\"light-blue-th\">\u2705 Choose high-fiber carbohydrates like:<\/th>\n      <th class=\"light-blue-th\">\u2b07\ufe0f Limit processed, low-fiber carbohydrates like:<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n        <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:1.2em;\">\n          <li>Vegetables<\/li>\n          <li>Fruit<\/li>\n          <li>Whole grains<\/li>\n          <li>Whole wheat pasta, tortillas, and breads<\/li>\n          <li>Brown rice<\/li>\n          <li>Oatmeal<\/li>\n          <li>Beans<\/li>\n          <li>Legumes<\/li>\n          <li>Quinoa<\/li>\n          <li>Sweet potatoes<\/li>\n          <li>Winter squash<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n      <td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n        <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:1.2em;\">\n          <li>Sugary cereals<\/li>\n          <li>Fruit juice or other sweetened beverages<\/li>\n          <li>Desserts and sweets<\/li>\n          <li>White breads and pasta<\/li>\n          <li>White rice<\/li>\n          <li>Pastries<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try the balanced plate method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The balanced plate method is a simple eating approach to help you \u2014 and your baby \u2014 get enough protein, nutrition-rich fruits and vegetables, and fiber-packed grains for energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best part? It\u2019s easy to follow and will help you make small changes that you can keep up over time. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start with a 9-inch plate (a salad or lunch plate, not a dinner plate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Divide it into 4 sections, with:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bd plate for fruits and vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc plate for protein<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc plate for carbohydrates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a serving of calcium-rich, low-fat or fat-free dairy or dairy alternative on the side<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/progyny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/myplate_white_0.jpg\" alt=\"MyPlate logo with food group labels\" class=\"wp-image-30201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/progyny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/myplate_white_0.jpg 480w, https:\/\/progyny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/myplate_white_0-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/progyny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/myplate_white_0-360x323.jpg 360w, https:\/\/progyny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/myplate_white_0-320x287.jpg 320w, https:\/\/progyny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/myplate_white_0-375x337.jpg 375w, https:\/\/progyny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/myplate_white_0-414x372.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro-tip:<\/strong> Place the vegetables on your plate first, followed by fruit, then protein, and grains last. This will reduce the chance of putting too many grains on your plate and crowding out the other nutrient-dense foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have diabetes or gestational diabetes, talk with your healthcare provider about the right eating plan for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You can do this<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These strategies can help you meet your nutrition and healthy weight gain goals during pregnancy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose minimally processed foods when you can.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid skipping meals or going too long without eating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skip sugary drinks, juices, and smoothies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limit fried foods, sweets, and desserts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include protein, healthy fats, and fiber at each meal and snack. They\u2019re packed with nutrition and will help you feel full longer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be physically active \u2014 at least 30 minutes each day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to tell your partner, family, or friends about your nutrition goals so they can support you and you can make healthy changes together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk with your healthcare provider about your weight gain and nutrition goals and reach out to your Progyny Care Advocate for guidance any time. We\u2019re here for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong>: The information provided by Progyny is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical guidance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written by the Progyny Editorial Team. Reviewed by the Progyny Clinical Team \u2014 November 2025. 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