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During your pregnancy there are a few things that might stress you out, but eating shouldn’t be one of them. What a woman eats and drinks during pregnancy is her baby’s main source of nourishment. Simply, choosing healthy, nutritious foods will help ensure the health of you and your baby. It will also make it a lot easier to lose the pregnancy weight after you’ve given birth.
Here are 10 highly nutritious foods to eat when you’re pregnant.
Eggs
Eggs are a great source of protein, a crucial part of your pregnancy diet. Eggs are rich in selenium, zinc, Vitamins like A and D. Thus, eating eggs during pregnancy can have certain benefits on the health of a woman.
Whole Grains
Whole grains are high in fiber and nutrients, including the antioxidant vitamin E and the mineral selenium. They’re also good sources of the B vitamins including B1, B2, folic acid, and niacin for your growing baby needs just about every part of the body.
Salmon
Salmon is rich in essential omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential during pregnancy, especially the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA that are difficult to find in other foods.
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene, a plant compound that is converted into vitamin A in the body. They’re also a great source of vitamin C, folic acid, and fiber.
Dairy products
Dairy products are great sources of calcium, protein, vitamin D, phosphorus, and other essential vitamins and minerals. These nutrients are important for your baby’s developing bones, teeth, muscles, heart, and nerves, and for blood clotting.
Beans
Beans are great sources of protein and fiber, which can help prevent and relieve two common pregnancy discomforts: constipation and hemorrhoid. They’re also good sources of key nutrients, such as iron, foliate, calcium, and zinc.
Lean Meats
Pork, beef and chicken are excellent sources of high-quality protein and iron. Pregnant women needs more iron, because their blood volume is increasing. This is important during the third trimester.
Colorful fruits and veggies
Vegetables and fruits are excellent essential vitamins and minerals for your baby’s skin, bones. Eyes, and cell growth. Each color group provides different vitamins and minerals.
Walnuts
Walnuts have many health benefits. It helps with normal brain functioning. It’s a rich source of Omega 3 fatty acids, so it boosts brain cell activities. This brain benefit can be passed along to your newborn.
Dark leafy greens
Dark leaft greens such as kale and spinach, contain many of the nutrients that pregnant women need. They are also rich in fiber, which may help prevent or treat constipation.
Consuming green, leafy vegetables has also been linked with a reduced risk of low birth weight
Check out more such articles in our Pregnancy Tips section, where we offer simple and practical tips on a range of topics including pregnancy diets, nutrition, exercise, physical, emotional and financial wellness, to name a few.
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