The food you eat when you’re pregnant has a direct effect on the growth and development of your baby. So it is very important to be meticulous about diet during pregnancy. Your diet also provides the essential nourishment that helps you face all the stress and strains of pregnancy and labour.
The food you eat when you’re pregnant has a direct effect on the growth and development of your baby. So it is very important to be meticulous about diet during pregnancy. Your diet also provides the essential nourishment that helps you face all the stress and strains of pregnancy and labour. Read on to see the top seven foods you should eat when you’re pregnant:
Eggs
Eggs are the best source of first class proteins, packed with high-quality omega-3 fatty acids and relatively low in calories. This makes it a perfect food for every pregnant woman. They also contain folic acid, choline and iron which help prevent any form of birth defects in the fetus.
One important fact you should know about eggs is that the yolk is where the choline is present. So in other not to miss out on the choline, have your eggs with the yolk.
Animal protein helps in cell and muscle development in the baby. Having enough quantity of protein through diet can also help an expectant mother fight pregnancy induced fatigue.
Fruits and vegetables
Fruits are the main sources of vitamins so be sure to eat lots of them. Vegetables, on the other hand, don’t only have traces of vitamins and calcium but also contain a substantial amount of folic acid or folate.
The importance of folic acid to your baby’s growth can never be overemphasized. Folic acid helps in fetal brain development and also fights against birth defects like spina bifida a congenital disorder caused due to incomplete closure of the embryonic neural tube.
Fish
Over the years, there has been a bit of controversy over fish intake during pregnancy. This is due to the high mercury content in them. However, fish is packed with good quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids that contribute towards the eye and brain development of the baby. To be on the safer side, though, limit your fish intake to once or twice in a week.
Also take note on how you prepare your fish. It’s advisable to cook your fish thoroughly before consumption. You could roast or grill it, but try as much as possible to avoid frying.
Water
Taking water during pregnancy is as important as the other foods mentioned above. It helps your body get rid of internal toxic build-up and also saves you from urinary tract infections which are common during pregnancy.
Milk
Milk not only contains protein, it also contains high amounts of calcium. Adequate calcium intake during pregnancy is crucial. Apart from strengthening your bones and taking care of your teeth it also contributes towards the overall skeletal development of your baby. So gulp down that glass full of milk daily and make sure you also indulge in other dairy products like cheese, cottage cheese (paneer), yoghurt, buttermilk, etc., to meet your calcium requirements.
Conclusion
Take control over what you eat as an expectant mother. The kind the food you take in, has a direct effect on your baby’s health. Also drop whatever bad eating habits you might have acquired, such as eating late at night.
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