Pregnancy Food : Foods during pregnancy.

During pregnancy it’s extremely important to pay attention to your health, not only before getting pregnant but also during your pregnancy. Regular physical activity before pregnancy helps one to reach a fitness level that will support health and maintain a healthy weight through the duration of the pregnancy.

Nutrition.

Now that you’re consuming for two (or more), you need to eat properly; you need about 300 extra calories a day, especially later in your pregnancy when your baby grows quickly. Healthy eating is always important, but especially when you’re pregnant. So, make sure your calories come from nutritious foods that will contribute to your baby’s growth and development.

Try to maintain a well-balanced diet that includes dietary guidelines such as:

1.Lean meats.

2.Fruits and vegetables.

3.Whole-grain foods.

4.Low-fat dairy products

By eating a healthy, balanced diet you’re more likely to get the nutrients you need. But you will need more of the essential nutrients, (primarily calcium, iron, and folic acid) than you did before you became pregnant. Talk to your doctor to prescribe prenatal vitamins to be sure both you and your growing baby are getting enough. It’s important to remember that you still need to eat well while pregnant. Prenatal vitamins are meant to supplement your diet and aren’t meant to be your only source of much-needed nutrients.

Here are some beneficial foods to consume while you’re pregnant.

Baked potato and sweet potato

Baked potatoes are rich in vitamin C (sweet potatoes are high in vitamins A and C). Eat them together with yoghurt and some sea salt.

Bran cereals.

Bran cereal is full of fibre content. And it’s one of the best sources of fibre.

Broccoli

Broccoli is rich in vitamins like A, C, and folic acid. Eat raw broccoli with yoghurt dip.

Cantaloupe

Is rich in vitamins like A and C. Cut half a small melon into cubes and eat it as a snack.

Chicken and turkey

Chicken and turkey are a low-fat protein and enriched with the goodness of iron. Remove the skin before eating. The dark meat has more iron than light meat.

Fish

Fish is also a low-fat protein. Have it broiled or as a curry rather than fried. Learn how to choose fish wisely in food safety.

Fortified cooked cereals

These cereals are rich in Iron even more than oatmeal. Fortified cereals also contain Fibre, calcium and folate.

Green and red peppers

Green and red peppers and enriched with vitamins A, C, and folic acid. Add them to pizza, salad or just as a snack.

Low-fat milk and yoghurt.

Lowfat yoghurt is full of Calcium and protein. Make your smoothies by blending fruit, milk and yoghurt.

Orange juice.

Orange is full of Vitamin C. Just six ounces of orange juice gives you a day’s requirement of Vitamin C.

Popcorn.

Popcorn is loaded with Fibre. Go easy on the butter and salt and enjoy.

Spinach and romaine lettuce.

Spinach and romaine lettuce are loaded with vitamins A, C, and folic acid. These have more vitamins and minerals than iceberg lettuce.

Tomatoes.

Tomatoes are half fruits and these contain a high quantity of vitamins A and C. Eat raw tomatoes a snack or as a sauce on pizza or pasta or blend it with some veggies and consume as tomato-vegetable juice.

Whole wheat bread.

Whole Wheat bread is loaded with fibre, vitamin B, and folic acid. Any whole-grain bread with at least two grams of fibre is a good choice.

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