13 Foods to Eat When You’re Pregnant (Video)

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  1. Oranges, a good source of folic or folate acid and help you stay hydrated
  2. Berries- such as strawberries, a good source of folic or folate acid and vitamin C
  3. Eggs, chicken, good protein sources and are suitable for a baby's brain development
  4. Milk, cheese, yogurt, a good source of calcium
  5. Spinach, broccoli- good source of Iron, vitamin C
  6. Nuts- such as almonds, walnuts, pine nuts, peanuts, hazelnuts, a good source of folic acids and fatty acid
  7. Bananas, a good source of potassium and also contain vitamin B6 and fiber. As per the NCBI study, vitamin B6 may help relieve nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy as well
  8. Apricots, a good source of vitamins A, C, and E, and calcium. It helps with the baby's development and growth
  9. Avocados, a good source of folate acid, vitamin C, fiber, and potassium. It can reduce leg cramps, nausea

Make sure to eat small, frequent meals; stay hydrated; don't eat raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, or eggs; don't eat leftover food that has been sitting out for more than two hours; limit refined carbs.

Also Read: Pregnancy Nutrition Guide- What to Eat and What to Avoid

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