| There are no special foods to eat when pregnant; just | | | | milk is a must for the best pregnancy diet. A pint of |
| the usual ones that you have been eating since years. | | | | skimmed or semi-skimmed milk daily does wonders. |
| However, you need to be more particular about | | | | You can also have one ounce of cheese, the size of |
| certain foods to eat during pregnancy. Include a variety | | | | a matchbox; or a bowl of yoghurt or milk pudding. |
| in your diet and choose quality foods so that you get | | | | Some people think that low fat dairy products contain |
| the right nutrients of the right amount for yourself and | | | | less calcium, along with less fat. This is not true. The |
| your baby. | | | | amount of calcium is the same as in the full fat |
| Fruits And Vegetables | | | | varieties. However, it is advisable to stick to low fat |
| You should consume five or more servings of fruits | | | | dairy products to prevent excessive weight gain. |
| and vegetables every day. You can choose a variety | | | | Folic Acid Enriched Foods |
| of fruits, either fresh, frozen, dried, in the form of | | | | One of the foods to eat when pregnant is the folic |
| natural juice, or whole. In case of vegetables, be more | | | | acid enriched one. Folic acid is a part of vitamin B and |
| liberal towards green leafy ones. | | | | is present in its natural form in various foods. It’s |
| Cereals And Grains | | | | also included in many manufactured foods. Folic acid is |
| They are an important source of complex | | | | an important nutrient in the pregnancy diet, as it |
| carbohydrates. Include whole grains, breads, cereals, | | | | promotes healthy growth of all body cells. It is |
| pasta, rice, and potatoes in your pre-pregnancy diet as | | | | particularly essential in the early pregnancy period |
| well as in the list of foods to eat when pregnant. | | | | stages. |
| Switch to whole meal bread or brown rice, as they | | | | If you want to decrease the risk of neural tube |
| contain more vitamins and fiber. Besides, they are | | | | defects in your baby, it’s best to start the intake of |
| more filling thus reducing your tendency to overeat. | | | | folic acid before planning to get pregnant. In addition to |
| Hence, they help to check your weight too. | | | | this, do not forget your protein intake. Include pulses, |
| Milk And Milk Products | | | | beans, and nuts in your list of foods to eat when |
| You need lots of calcium during this time. Therefore, | | | | pregnant. |