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While Pregnant

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Eating right while pregnant can be a challenge.  We all know that you are eating for two.  But to keep your baby healthy, what foods are best?  The answer to the question is variety.  In addition to taking your daily prenatal vitamin, you should include plenty of fresh fruits and vetetables as well as fresh wild caught fish.

While pregnant, you should consume a small amount of wild caught salmon, about 12 ounces per week.  It is a fantastic source of DHA which is an omega 3 fatty acid that supports fetal brain and nervous system development.  Be sure that the salmon is wild caught because it is lower in toxins such as mercury.  As an alternative to fresh fish, you may want to choose a prenatal vitamin with DHA.

In addition to your DHA from fish or your prenatals, be sure to include folate rich leafy greens.  Asparagus and spinach are both high in folic acid. Folic acid of course is also used in prenatal vitamins to support neural development.

Other foods to consider are eggs for choline which also supports healthy brain development.  Eggs also contain lutein, it’s what makes the yolks yellow, which supports eye health and skin elasticity.

Choose oranges for vitamin C, yogurt for zinc, and even cottage cheese for calcium and protein.  Almonds for fiber as well as the amino acid arginine.

The point is, while pregnant, make sure that you give your baby a varied and healthy diet.  Eating while pregnant and taking your prenatal vitamin is the best way to ensure a healthy and happy pregnancy.

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Posted on July 8th, 2009 by Julie  |  No Comments »