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Eating a healthy diet is especially important during pregnancy and when gestational diabetes presents itself as an additional consideration, extra attention is needed. This is because the quality of your diet will influence your ability to control your blood sugar level and to feed yourself for your own health and wellbeing while also providing all the nutrients needed for your growing baby.This meal plan provides three meals and two snacks a day and incorporates recipes that are low-medium Glycaemic Index (GI), lower in saturated fat and higher fibre, all important nutritional considerations when it comes to effectively managing your gestational diabetes.Notes About This Meal PlanThis meal plan has been developed by an Accredited Practising Dietitian at Food & Nutrition Australia. This meal plan provides 7 eggs per week. This meal plan provides at least 2 servings of fruit and 2.5 serves of dairy per day. Your needs may be higher or lower, therefore, for tailored advice please speak to an Accredited Practising Dietitian. It is important to follow the food safety recommendations during pregnancy to avoid the risk of food-borne illnesses. Eat leftovers within 24 hours of cooking. For further advice on food safety in pregnancy visit http: easy access jump to:Day One Day Two Day Three Day Four Day Five Day Six Day SevenDay OneBreakfastPorridge: ½ cup dried rolled oats with 1 cup milk + 2 tsp linseeds or chia seeds + 1 serve of fruit (e.g. 4 small plums or 1 medium peach)LunchGrilled Chicken & Salad Sandwich: made with grilled lean chicken + salad vegetables (carrot, tomato, cucumber) + avocado + shredded cheese + 2 slices wholegrain or sourdough bread. DinnerBeef & Cannellini Bean Minestrone Soup: Made with beef stock + lean beef + vegetables (canned tomato, celery, carrot, onion) + cannellini beans. Served with multigrain bread. DessertSupperYoghurt with Mixed Berries: 1 tub no added sugar yoghurt with mixed berried + slivered almonds + cinnamon. SnacksHandful of nuts + 4 dried apricots. Day TwoBreakfastMuesli and Yoghurt with Fruit: 1 cup natural yoghurt with ½ cup muesli + 1 serve of fruit (e.g. 1 medium banana or pear). LunchEgg and Salad Sandwich: 1-2 boiled eggs mashed + 1 tsp store-bought mayo + salad vegetables (carrot, tomato, cucumber, baby spinach) + 2 slices soy and linseed bread. DinnerRainbow Rice Salad: Mix together grilled chicken + 13 cup chickpeas+ 2 cups salad vegetables (e.g. capsicum, carrot, snow peas, rocket)+ 1 cup cooked brownbasmatidoongara rice. DessertSupperFruit Smoothie: Made with 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp yoghurt + frozen fruit (e.g. a banana or berries or a mango) + 1 tbsp linseeds or chia seeds. Snacks1 multigrain toast spread withno added salt peanut butter. Day ThreeBreakfastNut Butter Toast: 2 slices sourdough toast + no added salt peanut or almond butter topped with sliced banana or berries + 1 glass milk. LunchLeftover Rainbow Rice Salad from night before. DinnerBaked Salmon with Vegetables: 1 medium salmon fillet, baked & served with 1 cup cooked sweet potato + 2 cups cooked vegetables (e.g. cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, asparagus, zucchini) + haloumi + lemon juice dressing.DessertSupperFruit Salad & Cottage Cheese: 1 cup of fruit salad (e.g. kiwifruit, banana, strawberries, blueberries) + ¼ cup cottage cheese + pistachios SnacksMultigrain crispbreads with cheddar cheese + sliced tomato.Day FourBreakfastFruit Smoothie: 4 strawberries and ½ banana + 1 cup milk + 2 tbsp rolled oats + 1 tbsp plain yogurt + 2 tsp chia seeds + sunflower seeds. LunchLeftover Baked Salmon (or Tinned Salmon) & Salad Wrap: Salmon + salad vegetables (carrot, tomato, cucumber, baby spinach) + avocado + low GI wrap. DinnerBeef and Mushroom Bolognese: Lean mince + diced mushrooms + grated carrot + onion & garlic + tomato pasta sauce + olive oil. Sprinkle with cheese + 1 cup cooked lentil pulse pasta. DessertSupperChia Pudding: Mix well together 3 tbsp chia seeds with 1 cup milk, refrigerate for 3-4 hours, topped with cinnamon and crushed walnuts. Snacks2-3 slices of cheese + 1 cup of fruit salad.Day FiveBreakfastAvocado & Egg on Toast: 2 slices of soy and linseed toast topped with avocado + 2 eggs + 1 serve of fruit (e.g. bunch of grapes or 2 kiwifruits).LunchGrilled Fish with Apple and Mixed Leaf Salad: 1 piece grilled fish + ¾ cup baked sweet potato + 2 cups mixed salad leaves + 12 diced apple + cherry tomatoes + walnuts + dijon mustard vinaigrette. DinnerChicken Thigh Fillets Baked in a Tomato & Vegetable Sauce: served with basmati or doongara rice and a side salad, including olive oil based dressing. DessertSupperFresh Fruit & Cheese Platter: Slice and serve a variety of fresh fruits in season and hard cheese.Snacks1 tub of no added sugar yoghurt + handful of nuts.Day SixBreakfastMuesli and Yoghurt with Fruit: 1 cup natural yoghurt with ½ cup muesli + 1 serve of fruit (e.g. 1 medium banana or pear). LunchGreek Chicken Bowl: Pan-fried chicken breast, ½ cup cherry tomato, small cucumber + red onion with olive oil, served over 1 cup cooked brown rice. Topped with plain Greek yoghurt or tzatziki + 6 kalamata olives Squeeze with lemon juice. DinnerCorn and Tuna Sweet Potatoes (1 serve)DessertSupperFruit Pop: Made with frozen fruits (e.g. banana or berries) with Greek yoghurt. SnacksSweetcorn and Broccoli Slice (1 serve)Day SevenBreakfastWholegrain Flaky Cereal: with 1 cup of milk + 1tbsp linseeds or chia seeds + 1 serve of fruit (e.g. orange, pear, peach)LunchMexican Baked Eggs (1 serve)DinnerRoast Vegetable, Lamb & Buckwheat Salad: Made with diced lean lamb + vegetables roasted in olive oil + 1 cup cooked buckwheat + mixed seeds. DessertSupperFresh Fruit Smoothie: Made with ½ green apple, 2 pineapple rings + handful baby spinach + grated fresh ginger + mint leaves + ¾ cup water blended. Snacks1 tub no-added sugar yoghurt + handful of nuts. Learn More About Eggs And NutritionNot sure whether eggs may be beneficial in your situation? Learn more about how eggs may help serve your nutritional needs today.Discover our super easy & delicious meal plans designed to help you achieve a healthy and balanced diet. Check out our vegetarian or low cholesterol meal plan today!

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