5 foods that are great during pregnancy (and other times too!)
August 2, 2008 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Women's Health
When a woman is pregnant, she can be starving all the time or she can be having a hard time eating – it all depends on how she is being affected by her pregnancy. Now, while you do have another “mouth” to feed, you really shouldn’t be eating for two. You should be eating for you and your little, tiny one, who is significantly smaller than you.
So, what are the good foods to eat during pregnancy?
- Dairy products: If you don’t like to drink milk, be sure you eat enough cheese, yogurt and other dairy products. You can make smoothies with milk and yogurt, and even throw in different fruits for variety. Your baby will take the nutrients he or she needs from you. You need the calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D in the milk to be sure you’re left with something for your own bone health.
- Eggs: The protein in eggs is considered to be one of the best types of proteins you can eat naturally. If you don’t like eggs, maybe you can experiment with different recipes to find one that is enjoyable to you.
- Broccoli: Pity the poor broccoli – every seems to hate it. But it’s so full of natural goodness, such as folate and potassium. If you are someone who doesn’t like broccoli, have you tried it raw with a favorite salad dressing as a dip? You can break it up in small pieces and stick in a spaghetti or past sauce, or maybe add it to a soup or casserole.
- Salmon: Another food that either you like or hate, this is really a nutritious food to have in your diet. You can eat it as a salmon steak that has been grilled or you can use the canned variety. Salmon is a good source of omega-3, which is being proven to be very important to overall health.
- Whole grains: Whether in breads, pastas, or cereals, whole grains are a wonderful source of fiber and are most often enriched with folic acid, a vital nutrient for your baby’s development.
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