10 Tips for Healthy Eating During Pregnancy

11/8/2019

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Make sure you have enough iron in your diet - Iron & folic acid are important for your energy needs and contribute to healthy blood formation for you and your baby. Iron can be derived from green leafy vegetables, cereals, pulses, beans, eggs etc. (Also read : 10 super iron rich foods during pregnancy)
Include folic acid - Folic acid is important since it prevents neural tube defects for the baby. Rich sources include orange juice, strawberries, spinach etc.
Eat foods with a lot of fiber - It prevents constipation and eases your digestion.
Have adequate amount of protein in your diet. Protein helps in fetal growth and maintaining a healthy birth weight for the baby. This can be derived from dairy, pulses, legumes, puts, seeds, eggs, lean meats etc. (Also read : 5 top protein rich foods during pregnancy)
Make sure to have plenty of water - Stay hydrated always! - At least 8-10 glasses of water per day.
Limit saturated fats and simple sugars - Maintain your caloric intake per day. (Also read : Which fats are good for you)
Calcium is a very important component of your diet which can be derived from milk, yogurt, cheese, sardines, canned salmon, tofu, broccoli, almonds, figs, turnip greens and rhubarb. Make sure you don’t have calcium and iron supplements at the same time since iron inhibits the absorption of iron. (Also read : Iron foods and calcium don't go together. Here's why)
Be careful about the seafood you consume. Not all sea foods are healthy during pregnancy. (Also read : Is seafood safe during pregnancy?)
Prefer healthy snacks like low-fat yogurt with fruits, salad with beans, lean chicken etc.
Do not consume alcohol and limit the amount of caffeine intake.

Your and your baby's health depends on what you eat during pregnancy & lactation. Make sure you incorporate all essential vitamins and minerals to have a safe & healthy pregnancy!