- By Priyanka Munshi
- Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:03 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Healthy Foods For Pregnancy: Do you know how important it is for the mother's health and the baby's best growth to eat a diet high in nutrients and healthy foods during pregnancy? Essential vitamins and minerals like folic acid, iron, and calcium are found in nutrient-dense meals, including leafy greens, whole grains, lean meats, and dairy products. The development of the neural tube, red blood cells, and bone structure in the infant is critically dependent on these nutrients.
Eating a wide selection of colourful fruits and vegetables guarantees a varied spectrum of antioxidants that bolster the immune system and guard against oxidative damage. Also, maintaining a nutritious and well-balanced diet throughout pregnancy is beneficial for the mother's health as well as the developing child's general wellbeing.
Advantages Of Power-Packed And Healthy Foods For Pregnancy (Image Credit: Canva)
So, we've put up a list of six incredibly nutritious and power-packed foods that are essential to take during pregnancy, according to WebMD.
Eggs
Eggs are a good source of protein because they include important vitamins and amino acids, such as choline, which is good for the development of a baby's brain. However, there is one type of egg that you should never eat, which is an uncooked or raw egg.
Low-Fat Yogurt
Protein and calcium are loaded in plain low-fat yogurt, making it a fantastic choice for a nutritious breakfast. You can add any kind of fruit or even whole-grain cereal to it to make it more appetizing.
Salmon
Low in mercury, salmon is a good source of protein, B vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids for developing brains and vision in newborns. These are all beneficial to the health of both you and your child.
Beans
Black beans, pinto beans, white beans, soy beans, lentils, and black-eyed peas are just a few of the numerous varieties of beans you might find in the kitchen. You can consume them as soups, add them to other foods, or use them in salads. Not all of these beans naturally provide you with iron, calcium, zinc, folate, and protein.
Advantages Of Power-Packed And Healthy Foods For Pregnancy (Image Credit: Canva)
Whole Grain
Do you know that whole-grain breads and cereals, such as brown rice, sandwiches, oats for breakfast, and iron, folic acid, and fiber, are excellent additions to your regular diet?
Berries
Berries of all kinds, including blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, are nutrient-dense snacks that provide fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and folate. They can also be eaten by mixing them into cereal or pancakes.
(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.)
