Hard Boiled Egg, Toast, and Melon Plate

Many women combat nausea in their first trimester. Whether it lingers past the 8-week mark or it subsides shortly after, women might be finding it hard to gather an appetite.

This quick and easy, low-odor, easy-to-digest meal is gentle on your stomach but will give you a steady dose of energy to help you through your first trimester.

Makes 1 serving

30 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 eggs
• 2 slices whole grain bread
• 1 cup cut melon (honeydew or cantaloupe)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place uncracked eggs in a single layer in the bottom of a saucepan and add enough cold water to cover by at least 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for 12 minutes.
2. Drain, keeping the eggs in the pot, and then immediately refill the pot with cold water. Let sit for a minute before draining.
3. Peel eggs, toast bread, and serve eggs sliced on top of the toast with cut melon on the side. That’s it – Bon Appétit!

Adapted from Dr. Avena’s book, What to Eat When You’re Pregnant.

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