Healthy Diet Plan During Pregnancy
The aim of diet recommended during pregnancy is to ensure that the pregnant receives adequate nutrition for herself and as well as the unborn baby. Needless to say, healthy diet is vital for the baby's growth and development. To supplement the body's need the diet should include a lot of vegetables, fruits, breads and grains. One thing must be remembered that dieting to lose weight during pregnancy may prove to be fatal as it restricts consumption of important nutrients such as iron, folic acid, essential vitamins and minerals. The 11 fruits that are absolutely essential for the pregnant are :-
Bananas : Banana is rich in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, fibre and minerals such as potassium, particularly beneficial to treat constipation, nausea and morning sickness during pregnancy.
Papaya : Papaya is also rich in Vitamin C, fibre, potassium and is a tropical fruit. Papaya soothes heartburn, often experienced by women during pregnancy. However, pregnant women should eat ripe papaya only.
Red Bell Pepper : This fruits is advised by doctors to the pregnant women as it is abundant with Vitamin C(209mg) almost double the amount contained by green pepper and thrice the amount contained by an orange. Vitamin C is responsible for repair, growth and development of the tissues of the unborn baby.
Avocado : It is a great fruit and is a rich source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, fibre, potassium and folate. Avocado helps the growth of the baby's tissues and brain. It also relieves the pregnant of morning sickness.
Mango : A delicious tropical summer fruit and is full of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and fibre. Mango is a very healthy fruit and loved by all.
Grapes : The vitamins and nutrients such as Vitamin A, folate, potassium, magnesium, sodium and phosphorous contained by grapes are immensely beneficial to the pregnant as it helps to stabilize metabolic rate.
Cherries also come with Vitamin C that fights cough and cold and infections. One of the major functions of the cherries is that it ensures sufficient blood supply to the 'Placenta' which is absolutely indispensable for the healthy development of the baby. Melatonin present in cherries helps build the tissues and cells during pregnancy. It has an anti-stress effect on the body thereby fights depression and ensures sound sleep to the mother.
Guava is a cheap tropical fruit but of immense nutrient value and most women love it. It is rich in Vitamin E, Vitamin C, lso-flavonoids, Carotenoids and Polyphenols. Guava helps digestion, regulates immune system and blood pressure, helps to relieve bowel and strengthens nervous system of the baby.
Strawberry, delicious fruit, is an excellent source of Vitamins, fibre and folate. Minerals such as manganese, potassium present in strawberry help growth of the bones of the mother also.
Watermelon is an ideal source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, fibre and minerals. It fights morning sickness, stabilizes heartburn, helps remove muscle cramps and ensures hydration. It also helps to keep weight under control. So, most doctors recommend this fruit to the pregnant women.
Apple is not only a tasty fruits but also of immense nutrient value for health. Apple rich in Vitamin A, D, E and essential nutrients enhances immunity and lowers the risk of suffering from 'asthma' for the baby in the later stages of life.
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