Top 10 nutritious foods for pregnant moms
Being pregnant is the best moment of my life. I’m very conscious and careful of what goes in me as i know that whatever i eat gets channeled to my growing baby. Here are just some of the foods i ate throughout my pregnancies, organic if possible, of course.
- Wholemeal bread
A long-term energy provider and is full of fibre, starch, some calcium, iron, B vitamins and folic acid - Fruits
Whether it is freshed or canned, contains loads of fibre and lots of vitamins, including vitamin C, minerals and anti-oxidants - Dairy foods
Cheese, milk and yoghurt are packed with calcium, protein and vitamins. Some are high in fat though, so look out for low-fat varieties - Vegetables
Dark-green, leafy fresh or frozen vegetables are full of vitamin C, fibre and folic acid - Potatoes
provides long-term energy and are packed with starch, fibre, some iron, calcium and B vitamins. They are also a good source of carbohydrates - Dried fruits
I love apricots. They are full of iron, fibre, vitamin C, other vitamins and minerals - Fish
A great source of protein, low in fat and high in iron. Try to include two portions a week of omega-3 rich oil fish such as tuna, trout, salmon or sardines - Wholegrains
Wholemeal pasta, rice, millet, buckwheat groats and quinoa provide long-term energy as well as fibre - Beans and pulses
Great sources of protein and fibre. A bit time consuming to prepare as you need to soak them. If you want to save time, then get the canned ones. - Meats
Lean red meat and poultry contain protein, iron and some vitamins and minerals. Best if cooked with little or no fat, oil or salt. Me, i prefer to steam them.