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Pineapple and Cottage Cheese

PregnancyAmericanEasyServes 25 min

Chunks of fresh pineapple served alongside pasteurized cottage cheese.

As your baby's bones begin to harden and their physical growth accelerates, your daily need for calcium and protein rises significantly. Pasteurized cottage cheese delivers an excellent, pregnancy-safe dose of both, directly supporting this fetal skeletal development. Pairing it with fresh pineapple provides a natural burst of vitamin C, which is crucial for maximizing iron absorption to meet your steeply climbing blood volume demands.

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One serving≈300 kcal · 16 g protein

Calories300 kcal

Protein16 g

Carbs36 g · 27.2g sugar

Fat12 g · 2.4g sat

Fiber4.1 g

Sodium355 mg

Folate69 mcg DFE

Iron1.2 mg

Calcium171 mg

Choline39 mg

Iodine13 mcg

Vitamin B120.7 mcg

Zinc1.2 mg

from its ingredients

Ingredients

1 cup pasteurized cottage cheese
½ fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cubed (about 2 cups)
¼ cup walnuts, chopped

Method

1Divide the pasteurized cottage cheese evenly between two small serving bowls.
2Top each bowl with the fresh pineapple chunks.
3Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the top for a satisfying crunch. Serve immediately or chill until ready to eat.

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