What a 300 calorie meal looks like...

For those of us who are not familiar with counting calories and weighing food, it is often difficult to determine what a 300 calorie meal should look like. Hopefully this will make it a little easier. Below are some examples. Now you can be aware of what you can add to your daily intake to have a healthier and nutritionally sound pregnancy.

  Chicken and Rice - 395 Calories
6 oz cooked chicken
2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce
1 cup of mixed vegetables
1/2 cup of brown rice
1 small tossed salad
2 tablespoons reduced fat oil and vinegar dressing
12 oz water

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Chicken - 345 Calories
6 oz of chicken
1 cup of green beans
2 pats of low-fat butter
1 small tossed salad
2 tablespoons reduced fat oil and vinegar dressing
12 oz water

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  Baked potato - 305 Calories
1 medium baked potato
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons salsa
1 cup sliced melon
12 oz water

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