Foods for Expecting Mothers to Eat During Pregnancy
Salmon
Your doctor may advise eating fish as it is an excellent source of omega fatty acids. Among all fishes, salmon is an excellent source of protein and omega 3 fatty acids. Incorporating salmon in your diet for the next 9 months will help in baby’s brain development, improve motor skills, and reduce the risk of neurological disorders in the baby.
Sweet potatoes
Do not save sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving! This nutritious vegetable is packed with fiber, potassium, iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, beta-carotene, and copper. Beta-carotene or Vitamin A help in the development of the baby’s eyes. The iron content in sweet potato helps you maintain your daily requirement of iron supplement in the body. Additionally, copper enhances the absorption of iron in the body. So add sweet potatoes in your diet and have them the way you like- mashed, fried, or baked.
