Healthy Diet during pregnancy is critical to your baby’s growth and development. In order to get the nutrients, you must eat from a variety of food groups, including fruits and vegetables, Breads and grains, protein sources and dairy products. Typically, you need to consume an extra 300 calories a day.
Fruits: Choose a variety of whole fruits limit juice and dried fruits, fruit is great for snacks and dessert. The best fruits to eat during pregnancy Apricots, Oranges, Mangoes, Pears, Apples, Guava, Bananas and Berries.
Vegetables: Choose a variety of vegetables like Broccoli, carrots and dark, green vegetables, such as kale and spinach, contain many of the nutrients pregnant women need. These include fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, calcium, iron, and potassium. Furthermore, broccoli and leafy greens are rich in antioxidants.
Protein: Pregnant women should include good protein sources at every meal to support the baby’s growth, Krieger said. Protein-rich foods include meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans, tofu, cheese, milk, nuts and seeds.
Breads and Grains: Choose whole grains, such as whole wheat bread or pasta, brown rice, quinoa or oats and other healthy starches like beans, lentils, sweet potatoes or acorn squash. Limit white bread, white rice and fried potatoes.
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