Super Healthy Pregnancy Foods for Healthy Mom and Baby
Before you became pregnant, that breakfast ritual of gulping down coffee and a donut on the way to work was fast, easy, and, well, not terribly healthy.
Now that you’re expecting, you’ll need to think more carefully about what you’re feeding yourself since the foods you eat are the main source of nutrients for your growing baby.
While there’s no single must-have nutrient for expectant moms, there are some really important ones, such as folate (folic acid), iron, calcium, omega-3 fats and fiber — that play significant roles in a healthy pregnancy.
Probably the best source of folate and other essential nutrients, including calcium, iron, and protein (yes, that’s right, PROTEIN!) – are leafy green vegetables. Unfortunately, and most of us don’t have NEARLY enough of these great foods.
Other foods that are folate-rich are beans and citrus fruits are high on our list, along with iron-rich lean red meats, fish, poultry and dried fruits and calcium-heavy, low-fat dairy. Certain fish provide safe amounts of omega-3s, and whole grains and legumes supply the fiber.
Fresh Vegetables, Fruits and Greens
You can literally indulge in those foods – eat as much as you can.
Raw (but thoroughly washed!) are best. Eaten whole, or chopped into salads. Also, steamed, cooked into soups, stews, and other dishes.
To make it easier for you to consume large amounts of these valuable foods, I want to encourage you to try green smoothies.
A green smoothie is simply a fruit smoothie made with your favorite greens and veggies added in! A blended salad is made of juicy vegetables and greens, that are blended at lower speeds than a smoothie, for shorter times and without adding water. It has a thicker consistency, crunchy texture, and can be eaten from a bowl like a soup or stew. Both green smoothies and blended salads are a super easy and super yummy way to add more fruits and vegetables to your diet – especially leafy greens, that are the powerhouses of nutrition.
What To Eat When Pregnant
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Discover the power of GREEN SMOOTHIES!
Start drinking freshly made GREEN SMOOTHIES and eating blended salads EVERY DAY.
For making smoothies, I recommend a Vita Mix blender, but any other blender that you have will do.
Drinking green smoothies is an excellent way to stop sugar cravings, as well as craving other unhealthy foods!
Also, get yourself a juicer, for example, a Breville juicer is an excellent choice.
Whole Grains, Legumes, Nuts and Seeds
Enriched, whole-grain breads and cereals are fortified with folic acid and iron and contain more fiber than white bread and rice. Work whole grains into your day: oatmeal for breakfast, a sandwich on whole-grain bread at lunch, and whole-wheat pasta or brown rice for dinner.
Beans
Add black beans, white beans, pinto beans, lentils, black-eyed peas, and kidney, garbanzo, or soy beans to your diet. Try them in chili and soups, salads, and pasta dishes. Besides providing protein and fiber, these legumes are also good sources of key nutrients, such as iron, folate, calcium, and zinc.
Here are a few quick tips for a healthy pregnancy and beyond.
Lean Meats and Dairy
Include some lean meats and dairy in your pregnancy diet.
Read more tips on how to get pregnant fast, how to have a girl, and what not to eat when pregnant.
Questions? Comments? Suggestions?
I will write more about nutrition pregnancy and beyond soon, as I feel I only scratched the surface.
In the meantime, if you have any questions or comments – leave them for me below in the Comments section.
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