Wednesday, February 1, 2012

5 Strong Superfoods for Expecting Moms

By Kitty Baker


You may have gotten away with eating unhealthy food before getting pregnant but now that you are eating for 2, it's about time you rethink your diet. You need to eat sensibly to give your baby the best nourishment she will be able to doubtless have. Do you really think you can do that for her?

But first, you have to know that not all foods are created equal. There are foods that can be bad for your infant's health while there are those that can give her a great lead in life. Do you need to understand what these pregnancy super foods are? Well, here they are!

Beans. Work in any type of beans into your diet - get them in your salad, soups and pasta, and anywhere else you can think about! Apart from providing you satisfactory amounts of iron and folic acid, beans are also rich sources of calcium and zinc. As you very well know, calcium is vital for your baby's correct bone development and it helps in promoting a healthy heart, nerves and muscles. On the other hand, zinc promotes correct cell growth and gives you a more fit pregnancy experience.

Berries. Did you know that blackberries, blueberries and raspberries can be very good for you and your baby? These heavenly fruits are packed with some of the most important nutrient elements (including vitamin C, folate, potassium and fiber) that can help in promoting a fitter pregnancy.

Eggs. While you need to stay away from raw or undercooked eggs during your pregnancy, cooking them completely before eating them can do you and your baby a lot of good. Eggs are a useful source of 13 essential nutrients including protein and choline, an essential nutrient that promotes fetal brain development. And you get all these for only 70 calories! Are you able to honestly ask for more?

Salmon. This fatty fish contains large amounts of omega-3 trans acids, an essential nutrient needed for your infant's proper brain, vision and nerve system development. It is also a fine source of top of the range protein and B vitamins. Did you know that it can also promote a healthier pregnancy and scale back your risk of depression? Listen to me, if there's something that shouldn't be lacking in your diet, it should be omega-3 EFA!

Whole grains. Multi grain cereals and bread are excellent for you since they contain more fiber than their refined opposite numbers. For even better results, go for those that are enriched with iron and folic acid. Iron is essential for keeping your baby in good health and can help stop preterm delivery while folic acid considerably reduces the risk of significant neural tube defect in babies.

Now, are you ready to give your baby a head start in life? You need to. Begin eating right and your baby will surely thank you for it!




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment