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Breakfast for Two

How Important Is That First Meal of the Day When You're Expecting?

By Melinda Copp

"The gold standard for a healthy breakfast is whole-grain cereal, nonfat milk and fruit," says Somer. "You need quality grains, some protein and fruit or juice."

Getting ready for work and getting the kids off to school may leave no time to sit down and enjoy a healthy breakfast. For busy moms, mornings can be hectic. But that's no reason to skip this meal all together. With a little planning, you can get the fuel you need to start your day regardless of whether or not you have time to spare.

"Have a pre-made smoothie that you can shake up and drink in the car or a container of cereal ready so you can take it with you," says Johnson. Planning your breakfast the night before makes it easy even if you're busy.

Unfortunately, many pregnant women know the discomfort of morning sickness can make everything unappetizing in the morning. And morning sickness is different for everyone. Some women experience symptoms all day long and others only feel nauseous in the morning. Some women feel sick when they eat certain things and others feel sick no matter what they eat. Luckily, morning sickness rarely lasts beyond the first trimester.

If you experience morning sickness, you can and should try to have something for breakfast. The key is to determine what works for you. "Get in touch with what sounds good," says Somer. "If something cold and crisp sounds good, try a piece of lettuce and cheese. If something wet and sour sounds good, sucking on a lemon before eating anything may help."

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• The Grain Connection: Folic Acid's Role in Preventing Neural Tube Defects
• Talk about it!

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