| Every expecting mother's diet should consist of foods | | | | phosphorous and zinc. |
| that are not only healthy for her, but that's also vital to | | | | Berries |
| her baby growth. In order for the baby to grow, it will | | | | Berries are rich in antioxidants and fiber which is |
| need plenty of nutrients and vitamins, as does the | | | | essential for a baby's growth. Antioxidants such as |
| mother to be. | | | | vitamins C and E, beta-carotene and lutein, which help |
| According to my research these are the 10 foods | | | | protect healthy cells from damage by free radicals. |
| every expecting mother diet should consist of. These | | | | Free radicals is any process that increases the rate of |
| foods will provide the most nutritional benefits per | | | | aging within the skin and body, such as smoking and |
| serving for expecting and nursing mothers. | | | | sun damage. |
| Yogurt | | | | |
| Calcium is an important mineral that every woman is | | | | Sweet Potatoes |
| requires to take, but more so during pregnancy. Yogurt | | | | Sweet Potatoes which are high in vitamin A, C and |
| is an excellent source of calcium. Pregnant women | | | | Vitamin B6, has been found to have many antioxidant |
| should be taking about 1300 mg of calcium a day. If not | | | | benefits. Dubbed as the "antidiabetic" food, sweet |
| then her body will pull from her own needs to supply | | | | potatoes have been found to help stabilize sugar levels |
| the baby's. This is why calcium rich and fortified foods | | | | in the body as well as lowering insulin resistance. This |
| are essential during this time. | | | | healing food is not only sweet and tasty but its also |
| Dark Leafy Greens | | | | low in fat. |
| Dark leafy greens are an excellent source of many | | | | Avocado |
| nutrients such as calcium, fiber, vitamins A, C and D as | | | | Almost considered the perfect food, avocadoes has |
| well as being high in antioxidants. Vegetables such as: | | | | been known to help ween babies from nursing. High in |
| broccoli, kale, collard and mustard greens are also full | | | | vitamins A and C, potassium and folic acid, avocadoes |
| of folic acid which is highly recommended during | | | | rich flavor and creamy texture works great as a |
| pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects. | | | | snack. Just sprinkle with salt and pepper and lemon |
| Eggs | | | | juice. |
| Eggs are an excellent source of protein for pregnant | | | | Legumes |
| women. Its also considered low fat, only containing 70 | | | | Legume is a valuable source of carbohydrates and |
| to 80 calories per egg. Eggs are jammed packed with | | | | fiber. Carbohydrates are important during pregnancy, it |
| vitamins A, D, E and B as well as minerals such as | | | | restores energy. The amount of fiber in legume is |
| iron, phosphorus and zinc. You can find most of the | | | | sufficient enough to help in the regularity of your |
| nutritional value in the yolk. | | | | bowels, which is big problem during pregnancy. |
| Fatty Fish | | | | Legumes also contains more protein than any other |
| Fatty Fish includes salmon, water-packed tuna, | | | | plant food. |
| albacore, black bass, herring and trout. These fishes | | | | Nuts |
| are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which will benefit the | | | | Rich in fiber, protein, phytonutrients and antioxidants |
| mother and baby. The oils from these fishes are linked | | | | such as vitamin E and selenium, eating nuts regularly |
| to helping the body with high blood pressure, brain | | | | can lower your risk of high cholesterol and heart |
| tissue development, heart disease and cancer. | | | | disease. Even though they are consider high in fat, |
| Lamb | | | | those fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated) are |
| Yes…lamb. Lamb is an excellent source of protein, | | | | known as "good fats" the same as fish, the omega -3 |
| containing over 60% of the daily recommended intake. | | | | fatty acid. |
| Lamb is a great source of vitamins B, iron, | | | | |