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Foods to eat during your pregnancy

Jehana Antia | July 23, 2018

1/8Foods to eat to ensure you have a healthy pregnancy

Maintaining a healthy diet during pregnancy is of utmost importance for both, the mom and the child. During pregnancy, the body requires additional nutrients and it's important to give your body just that. In fact, your body may start needing 350-500 calories each day during the second and the third trimesters. A diet lacking in the required nutrients may negatively affect the child's development. Poor eating habits and excess weight gain may also increase the risk of gestational diabetes and may lead to birth complications. Here are the foods to eat to have a healthy pregnancy...

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2/8Dairy products

During pregnancy, it’s important to consume extra protein and calcium to meet the needs of the growing fetus. Dairy products contain two types of high-quality protein: casein and whey. It is also the best source of calcium and provides high amounts of phosphorus, various B vitamins, magnesium and zinc.
PS: Yogurt, especially Greek yogurt is particularly beneficial for pregnant women.

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3/8Sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene, a plant compound that is converted into vitamin A in your body. Vitamin A is essential for growth and the differentiation of most cells and tissues. It’s very important for healthy fetal development too. Pregnant women are advised against high amounts of animal-based sources of vitamin A, which may cause toxicity when eaten in excess. Hence it's best to get your intake of Vitamin A from sweet potatoes.

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4/8Salmon

Salmon is very rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Most pregnant women do not get the needed amount of omega-3 through their regular diets. Omega-3 is essential, especially the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. And these are found in high quantities in seafood, especially in salmon. It helps build the brain and the eyes of your fetus.

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5/8Eggs

Eggs are super healthy as they contain a little bit of almost every nutrient you could possibly need. A large egg contains 77 calories, as well as high-quality protein and fat. It also contains all the necessary minerals and proteins your body needs. They are also a great source of choline which aid in brain development and health. Low choline intake during pregnancy may increase the risk of neural tube defects and possibly lead to decreased brain function in the fetus.

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