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What you eat not only affects your health, but also the health of the baby. We spoke with a nutritionist Carina Norris to know 10 best foods consumed during pregnancy:
Carrots
"You need a good intake of vitamin A when you are pregnant," says nutritionist Carina Norris, "but too much can also be harmful to the baby in the womb." Carrots and other orange vegetables and fruits is the best way to get this vitamin, because it is theoretically impossible to overdose of vitamin A in this way. "Carrots contain a pigment called beta carotene, which the body can convert into vitamin A, but only when needed," said Norris.
Sardine
"The sardines are rich in omega-3 fatty acids are important for your baby's brain development," said Norris. An added bonus is the fact that you consume fish soft bones - a useful source of calcium.
Lean red meat
Iron is needed to make red blood cells, and you need more than this during pregnancy to build your baby's blood supply. "Lean red meat is a source of the richest and most easily absorbed, but you do not have to eat more than two times a week," advises Carina, "because these foods also contain saturated fat relative that can clog arteries." You can get a smaller amount of iron from vegetable sources are virtually free of fat such as beans and lentils.
Oats (wheat)
A bowl of porridge oats can make you survive during the day and help you avoid canned biscuits when breakfast! "Oats has a low glycemic index, so that they provide long-lasting energy supply. Oats also contain a lot of fiber, helps prevent constipation are more vulnerable you may experience during pregnancy," said Carina.
Low-fat yoghurt
Your calcium needs increase during pregnancy to help build bone growth in babies. "Low-fat yogurt is a good source of calcium," said Carina. So began to apply on your balanced diet.
Orange
"Oranges are rich in vitamin C, which helps your body to absorb iron in vegetarian foods such as beans and lentils," said Carina. Serve a glass of orange juice in your vegetarian dishes, or vegetables rich in vitamin C such as red and yellow peppers, or tomatoes in your cooking.
Cereal grain
"A lot of cereal fortified with folic acid, vitamin D, and other nutrients that support the pregnancy," says Carina, "making breakfast cereal grain fiber enriched with additional useful." Check the label and select cereals that contain sugar and salt lowest.
Sawi
"As well as vegetables that contain vitamin C, mustard equipped with folic acid content," said Carina. "This vitamin is very important during pregnancy, to reduce the risk of your baby being born with a disability." You also need to take supplements of folic acid - consult with your doctor about this.
Brown rice (brown rice)
Brown rice or brown rice is a good source of vitamin B. "Pregnant women have increased energy needs, and vitamin B needed to release energy from your food," said Carina. Brown rice also provide folic acid (which is another member of the vitamin B family).
Eggs
"You need extra vitamin D during pregnancy, which allows you to absorb the calcium in your diet," says Carina. "We get most of vitamin D from sunlight on the skin, but the egg is one of the few food sources that contain these vitamins. Eggs are also a useful source of iron, vitamin A, and protein."
