Thursday 17 October 2013

Eating a balanced diet during pregnancy is important for the health of you and your baby. Your pregnant body is even more efficient at making use of the energy you get from the food you eat, and you need no extra calories until the seventh month of your pregnancy.

Healthy Foods :

Berries : 
Blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are delicious snacks and flavor large in pancakes and on top of cereal. Edible seeds are crammed with vitamin C, potassium, folate, and fiber.

Beans :
Add dark beans, white beans, pinto beans, lentils, black-eyed peas, and kidney, garbanzo, or soy beans to your diet. Try them in chili and broths, salads, and pasta bowls. Besides providing protein and fiber, they are a good source of rich nutrients, such as minerals, folate, calcium, and zinc.

Fish : 
Omega-3 fatty acids are good for your baby’s brain and eyes, and fish is a great source as well. In addition to fatty acids it also provides protein and vitamin B. Try having salmon, which is low in mercury,  in grilled, broiled, or in salad form. You can securely eat up to 12 ounces of low-mercury fish, such as salmon, per week.

Low Fat Yogurt :
It has more calcium than milk and is also high in protein. Moreover, it doesn’t have the added sugar of flavored yogurts. Calcium is important for our body as they are behind the building of strong bones and teeth. Also, they help if nerve function.

Whole Grains : 
Enriched, whole-grain baked breads and cereals are a rich source of folic acid and minerals and have more fiber than white bread and rice. Add whole kernels to your day: oatmeal for morning meal, a sandwich on whole-grain bread to midday meal, and whole-wheat pasta or dark rice for dinner.

Eggs : 
Eggs are versatile and a good source of protein that presents amino acids you and your baby need. They contain more than a dozen vitamins and minerals, encompassing choline, which is good for baby’s mind development. However, be certain not to consume undercooked or raw eggs.

Low-fat Curd : 
One cup of plain, low-fat yogurt has more calcium than milk, is high in protein, and doesn’t have the supplemented sugar like other flavored yogurts. Dress it up with fruit or crunchy, whole-grain cereal.

1 comment:

  1. Thanks for sharing such a good article with us. This is very helpful for me.
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