PREGNANCY WOMEN EAT

HEALTHY EATING FOR PREGNANT WOMEN:

A healthy diet is important for you and your growing baby. You only need about 300 additional calories each day during pregnancy. When you are planning meals, include a variety of different nutrients for a balanced diet. Fill in the gaps with healthy snacks. Avoid empty calories or unhealthy foods to give your baby a good start and avoid excessive weight gain.

Foods You Need

Protein: You need between sixty and eighty grams of protein each day. If you are expecting twins, you will need more. Protein is important for the baby’s body tissues and the placenta. Good sources of protein include chicken, meat, turkey and fish. Non meat sources of protein include eggs, yogurt, beans, milk, cheese, peanut butter and tofu. Vegetarian mothers need to be careful to include enough protein during meals and snacks.

Iron: You need extra iron in your diet because your blood volume increases during pregnancy. Without enough iron, you may develop iron deficiency anemia. Leafy green vegetable such as spinach and broccoli, meat and strawberries are good sources of iron. If the level of iron is low in your blood, you may need to take supplements. Don’t take supplements with milk, as this can inhibit the absorption of the vitamins.

                                                                                   
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