13 Foods to Eat When You’re Pregnant (Video)
- Oranges, a good source of folic or folate acid and help you stay hydrated
- Berries- such as strawberries, a good source of folic or folate acid and vitamin C
- Eggs, chicken, good protein sources and are suitable for a baby's brain development
- Milk, cheese, yogurt, a good source of calcium
- Spinach, broccoli- good source of Iron, vitamin C
- Nuts- such as almonds, walnuts, pine nuts, peanuts, hazelnuts, a good source of folic acids and fatty acid
- 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
- Apricots, a good source of vitamins A, C, and E, and calcium. It helps with the baby's development and growth
- 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