#TLT Tasty Lunch Tuesday!! Try Alexa’s Big Salad for lunch expecting mom's!! 2-3 cups mixed dark,…

#TLT Tasty Lunch Tuesday!!

Try Alexa’s Big Salad for lunch expecting mom's!!

2-3 cups mixed dark, leafy greens salad mix (I prefer Olivia’s Spring Mix)

*high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, and iron

1 cup baby spinach

*high in Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin C, Iron, Folic Acid, Fiber, B Vitamins, on the “12 best foods to eat during pregnancy” list

1-2 large carrots, peeled and diced

*high in Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin C, on the “12 best foods to eat during pregnancy” list

6-8 grape tomatoes, halved

*high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Lycopene

1/2 an avocado, chopped

*high in Folic acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Omegas, on the “12 best foods to eat during pregnancy” list

2 hardboiled Omega/DHA-enhanced eggs, chopped

*high in Protein, Omegas, B Vitamins, Choline (research indicates Choline can help prevent miscarriage in addition to its many other health benefits), on the “12 best foods to eat during pregnancy” list

2-4 tablespoons hummus

*high in protein, Folic Acid, Fiber, Manganese

Olive oil, to taste

Balsamic Vinegar, to taste

Salt and pepper, to taste

Gluten-free brown rice toast with Coconut Spread, on the side

Directions:

Mix all ingredients, salad mix through avocado in a bowl with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Top with hardboiled eggs and hummus. Serve toast on the side.