Protein is essential for your baby's growth. Protein is crutial for your baby's growth and development. 

Proteins are organic compounds made from amino acids, which build cells. As your baby is growing swiftly in your uterus, you will need to eat a lot of protein.

Proteins are the chief performer within the cell. They fill out "orders" ordered by the genes. They are the most important in building cells. The amino acid's job is best known as enzymes, which catalyze chemical reactions. All these are the basis of the body's function.

So how much protein should you eat?

The FDA recommends three serving of high protein products a day. That means eating protein in every main meal: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Here are some high quality protein products:

Beef
• Hamburger patty
• Steak
• Kabab
• Lamb

Pork
• Pork chop
• Pork loin or tenderloin
• Ham,
• Ground pork
• Bacon
• Canadian-style bacon (back bacon

Eggs and Dairy
• Eggs
• Milk
• Cottage cheese,
• Yogurt
• Soft cheeses (Mozzarella, Brie, Camembert) oz
• Medium cheeses (Cheddar, Swiss oz
• Hard cheeses (Parmesan)

Fish
• Most fish fillets or steaks are about 22 grams of protein for 100 grams
• A Tuna fish can contains 40 grams of protein

Beans (including soy)
• Tofu
• Soy milk
• Most beans (black, pinto, lentils, etc)
• Soy beans
• Split peas

Nuts and Seeds
• Peanut butter
• Almonds
• Peanuts
• Cashews
• Pecans
• Sunflower seeds
• Pumpkin seeds
• Flax seeds

Meals and hulls
• Soybean Meal
• Soybean Hulls
• Soybean Oil
• Cottonseed meal and hulls
• Canola Meal 
• Sunflower Meal

Remember to eat protein in every meal, or grab a bag of nuts to work.
Proteins are the building materials for your baby.

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