Foods to Eat While Pregnant

Want to know the foods to eat while pregnant? If you're expecting then these are the kind of food you should be eating for a healthy baby and mommy.

Foods to Eat While Pregnant

Oh, the joy of pregnancy! It's an exciting chapter in any woman's life but many may not know that it requires a lot of work. Being a mother myself, I've been through the ups and downs of pregnancy. All the vitamins, the cravings and yes, the morning sickness. It's a roller coaster ride of emotions and hormones but everything is totally worth it. You may already know what certain foods you should avoid at this stage, but do you know what you should be eating? Well in case you don't, here's an informative infographic about what they are and what you get out of them. Enjoy!

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11 Must Foods to Eat While Pregnant

1. Whole Grains

Packed with nutrients like iron, selenium, magnesium and B vitamins (including B1, B2, folic acid, and niacin) which helps to supply energy for baby's development and build the placenta.

Most grains have plenty of fiber. Fiber prevents constipation and hemorrhoids.

2. Eggs

Eggs contain lots of quality protein. Eggs are also rich in choline, which promotes your baby's overall growth and brain health.

Some eggs even contain Omega-3 fats, important for both brain and vision development.

3. Beans

Contain fibers and protein. Fiber prevents constipation and hemorrhoids.

4. Salmon

It is a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids which are good for your baby's brain and eyes, growth, development, and health.

5. Sweet Potatoes

Vitamin A is vital for both the mom-to-be and her child in her womb.

Vitamin B6 prevents orning sickness and helps formation of red blood cells during pregnancy.

Vitamin C helps in the absorption of iron that is essential for good health of your baby during pregnancy.

6. Walnuts

A source of Omega-3 fatty acids which aid your baby's brain development.

Also contain monounsaturated fats that can help lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease.

7. Greek Yogurt

A great source of calcium. Calcium will help keep your own bones intact while laying down a healthy skeleton for your baby.

8. Fruits and Veggies

Beta carotene works for baby's cell and tissue development, vision, and immune system.

Vitamin C, crucial for baby's bones and teeth, as well as the collagen in your baby's connective tissue.

Potassium controls blood pressure.

Folic acid helps to prevent neural tube defects and promotes a healthy birth weight.

9. Lean Meat

Protein help the fetus grow and to ensure her muscles develop properly.

Iron works for red blood cell formation which helps to prevent anemia.

B6 helps baby's tissue and brain growth and B12 helps to maintain healthy nerves and red blood cells.

10. Orange Juice

Vitamin C, for fighting colds, and helps your body better absorb iron and keeps both mom and baby's teeth and bones healthy.

Folate and potassium helps preventing certain birth defects early on in pregnancy.

11. Soy Milk

Folic acid improves growth of nerve cells and optimizes development of you fetus.

Protein ensures organs of your unborn child to develop well.

Carbohydrates will boost up your energy levels in pregnancy.

Vitamin E offers you adequate energy that keeps you healthy.

 

So what do you think? Share your thoughts below in the comments! 🙂

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