Friday, February 25, 2011

Fabulous Pregnancy Health Tip: Top Must Have Foods for Pregnancy...



Below are the main super foods that will help you get the protein, iron, calcium and folic acid that you will need to keep you and your baby healthy throughout pregnancy.

  • Beans- Beans such as black eyed peas, black beans, garbanzo, kidney, lentils, pinto beans and white beans provide protein and fiber.  Not only do they provide protein and fiber but they also carry key nutrients such as calcium, folate, iron and zinc.  All of these nutrients are important for your baby's health.
  • Berries- Blueberries, blackberries and raspberries all contain fiber, folate, potassium and vitamin C.
  • Eggs-Excellent source of protein which in turn provides amino acids that are efficient to you and your baby's health.  Eggs also contain more then a dozen vitamins and minerals.
  • Low Fat Yogurt-One cup of this contains more calcium then milk and is high in protein.
  • Salmon- This particular fish promotes brain development and vision in babies.  Salmon also provides protein and B vitamins, just make sure to limit serving to no more then 12 ounces per week to minimize mercury exposure.
  • Whole Grain- Whole Grains like breads and cereals are fortified with folic acid and iron.  This in turn causes whole grains to contain way more fiber then white bread and rice.
Keep you and your baby healthy during pregnancy by including the tasty foods up above.  You won't regret it when you see your baby come into this earth happy and healthy.

Stay Fab!


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