22 Nutritious Foods to Eat in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy (Video)

1. Vitamin A: It helps your baby’s bones grow and supports her vision and skin. Too much vitamin A can be harmful, as the liver stores excess amounts. You will get required vitamin A from food and prenatal vitamins.

   The best sources include:

   • Fish
   • Carrots
   • Sweet potatoes
   • Dairy products
   • Cantaloupe
   • Spinach
   • Fortified cereals
2. Vitamin B12: It keeps your nervous system strong and helps build red blood cells.

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   The best sources include:

   • Eggs
   • Fish
   • Poultry
   • Dairy products
   • Plant milk, such as soy, almond, oat, cashew, and coconut milk
   • Tofu
3. Choline: It helps your baby’s brain development. It’s important to get choline from your diet because it is not found in most prenatal vitamins.

   The best sources include:

   • Milk
   • Fish
   • Eggs
   • Peanuts
   • Chicken
   • Kidney beans
   • Quinoa
   • Soy products
4. Whole grains: They are a good source of fiber, energy, and carbs. All of these things ease constipation.

   The best sources include:>

   • Brown rice
   • Oats
   • Quinoa
   • Barley
   • Bulgur/ Cracked Wheat/ Dalia
   • Whole-grain bread and cereal
   • Whole-wheat pasta

Note: Fish that contain high levels of mercury should be avoided.

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