Diet Chart During Pregnancy

Diet Chart During Pregnancy

During pregnancy, maternal nutrition is a very important source of food for the baby. Nutrients from the mother's blood are the building blocks of children sets of organs, muscles, and brain and bone formation.
But if you fight morning sickness, a healthy diet is not always easy. And a balanced diet is important for the growth of the child, and the private right brain development and reduces the risk of birth defects and immune system strong. Why not have a number, but what you eat that makes a difference because it will help for a healthy diet during pregnancy:

Nutrient	Needed for	Best sources
Protein	Cell Growth & Blood Production	Beans, Tofu, lean Meat, Fish, Poultry, Egg Whites etc.
Calcium	Strong Bones & Teeth, Muscle Contraction, Nerve Function	Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, Spinach and certain types of Fish
Iron	Red Blood Cell Production (needed to prevent anemia)	Whole-wheat grain breads and cereals, Spinach, lean Red Meat
Carbohydrates	Daily Energy	Rice, Vegetables, Fruits, Potatoes, Pasta, Breads & Cereals
Vitamin A	Good Eyesight, Bone Growth & Healthy Skin	Carrots, Dark Leafy Greens, Sweet Potatoes
Vitamin C	Healthy Gums, Teeth & Bones, helps in Iron Absorption	Citrus Fruit, Broccoli, Tomatoes & Fortified Fruit Juices
Vitamin B6	Red Blood Cell formation, effective use of protein, fat, and carbohydrates	Whole-grain cereals, Bananas, Pork & Ham
Vitamin B12	Formation of Red Blood Cells and healthy nervous system	Milk, Poultry, Meat & Fish (Note: Vegetarians who don't eat dairy products need supplemental B12)
Vitamin D	Absorption of Calcium, Healthy Bones & Teeth	Fortified Milk, Dairy Products, Cereals and Bread
Folic Acid	Production of Blood & Protein, Effective Enzyme Function	Green Leafy Vegetables, Dark Yellow Fruits & Vegetables, Beans, Peas & Nuts
Fat	Energy Storage	Meat, Whole-Milk Dairy Products, Nuts, Peanut Butter, Margarine, Vegetable Oils. Note: Fat intake should be limited to 30% or less of your total calorie intake.

So the key to a healthy pregnancy diet to eat a variety of nutritious foods to keep you and your baby healthy. If you are vegetarian, you will discuss your diet with your doctor. As you probably will not get all the nutrients you need if you do not eat fish, chicken or eggs, your doctor may recommend protein, vitamins B12 and D supplements.