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Right about now, you’re likely asking yourself how in the world we came up with 1.1—and furthermore, how in the world you’re supposed to keep track of that 0.1 throughout the day. Luckily, it’s all pretty simple. Research shows that the ideal caloric intake for pregnancy breaks down like this: Overall, aim to increase your consumption by about 10 percent. During the first trimester, you want to shoot for an increase of about 100 calories per day more than a typically healthy intake of calories, or the equivalent of an extra glass of skim milk. During the second trimester, you’ll want to increase to an extra 250 calories per day, or the equivalent of a healthy midafternoon snack of ten walnuts plus an apple. During the third trimester, you’ll want to increase to an extra 300 calories per day, or the equivalent of three pieces of fruit.