20 Healthy Foods To Eat During Pregnancy

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healthy foods to eat during pregnancy

what kind of food should a pregnant woman eat

what kind of food should a pregnant woman eat

food groups

food examples

grain bread

vegetables

deep vegetables and legumes

fruits

apple

dairy

partly-skimmed milk

meats and nuts

protein

poultry

limit the intake of solid fats

eating the foods from the above food groups will help you have a balanced diet. within these groups

here are the foods that you may add to your pregnancy diet to stay healthy and also ensure your baby's growth

dairy products

ways to consume: a of milk; a bowl of cereal

legumes

soy nuts

avocados

how much to take: half of a avocado every day

ways to consume: guacamole could be used as a dip

[ read: fruits to eat during pregnancy ]

sweet potatoes

ways to consume: bake them in oven and drizzle

eggs

how much to take: egg a day

ways to consume: omelet

salmon

ways to consume: eat it grilled

meat

if you are not a meat-eater

quinoa and veggies. avoid processed and cuts

fortified breakfast cereals

they are multi-grain cereals enriched

how much to take: depends on the type of fortified cereal

ways to consume: choose cereals containing high fiber

bananas

they are rich in potassium and provide a dose of energy to fight fatigue and prevent muscle cramps . they are also easy on the stomach when you feel nauseous

ways to consume: add them in a cereal; make a smoothie along

fish liver oil

oatmeal

nut butters

sandwich; add to any salads; dip

[ read: sample diet chart

leafy vegetables

berries

oatmeal; make a smoothie; add in yogurt

ways to consume: grain bread; grain pasta; brown rice; crackers; popped popcorn

fruits

they are high in fiber

ways to consume: choose apricots

greek yogurt

ways to consume: top greek yogurt

carrots and peppers

oranges

how much to take: fruit every day

ways to consume: eat in its natural form; orange juice; mix

[ read: healthy recipes

pumpkin seeds

this nutritional powerhouse contains magnesium

how much to take: of seeds every day

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rebecca malachi written by rebecca malachi

lmu -certified pregnancy nutrition and lifestyle expert

january 10

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best foods to eat

when you are pregnant

what they provide

servings

grains

complex carbohydrates

vitamins

vitamins

calcium

best foods to eat

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how much to take: a day

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how much to take: a week

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they are rich in fiber

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how much to take: a day meets the rda of vitamin a

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how much to take: 2 servings a week

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how much to take: 1 serving a day

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how much to take: to 3 a day

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how much to take: to 2 softgels a day

ways to consume: available in the form of capsules; you should have them upon your doctor's recommendation

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how much to take: every day

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how much to take: one every day

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how much to take: a day

grains

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how much to take: every day

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how much to take: a day

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how much to take: 1 serving every day

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how much to take: 3 servings a day

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they provide you

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these superfoods are generally considered safe

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