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when you're pregnant maintaining a
healthy diet during pregnancy is very
important during this time your body
needs additional nutrients vitamins and
minerals in fact you may need 350 to 500
extra calories each day during the
second and third trimesters a diet
lacking in key nutrients may negatively
affect the baby's development here we
will discuss about 13 highly nutritious
foods to eat when you're pregnant
one dairy products dairy products
especially yogurt are a great choice for
pregnant women they help you meet
increased protein and calcium needs
probiotics may also help reduce the risk
of complications to legumes legumes are
great sources of folate fiber and many
other nutrients folate is a very
important nutrient during pregnancy and
may reduce the risk of some birth
defects and diseases three sweet
potatoes
wheat potatoes are an excellent source
of beta-carotene which your body
transforms into vitamin A vitamin who is
important for the growth and
differentiation of cells in your growing
fetus for salmon salmon contains the
essential omega-3 fatty acids EPA and
DHA which are important for brain and
eye development in your growing baby
it's also a natural source of vitamin D
5 eggs whole eggs are incredibly
nutritious and a great way to increase
your overall nutrient intake they also
contain choline an essential nutrient
for brain health and development 6
broccoli in dark leafy greens broccoli
and leafy greens contain most of the
nutrients that pregnant women need
they're also rich in fiber which may
help prevent or treat constipation 7
lean meat lean meat is a good source of
high quality protein beef and pork are
also rich in iron choline and B vitamins
all of which are important nutrients
during pregnancy 8 fish liver oil a
single serving 1 tablespoon or 15
milliliters of fish liver oil provides
more than the required amounts of
omega-3 fatty acids vitamin D and
vitamin A fish liver oil may be
particularly important for women who
don't eat seafood 9 berries berries
contain water carbs vitamin C fiber
vitamins antioxidants and plant
compounds they may help pregnant women
increase their nutrient in water intake
10 whole grains whole grains are packed
with fiber vitamins and plant compounds
they're also rich in b-vitamins fiber
and magnesium all of which pregnant
women need 11 avocados avocados contain
high amounts of mono saturated fatty
acids fiber folate and potassium they
may help improve fetal health and
relieve leg cramps that are common in
pregnant women 12 dried fruit dried
fruit may be highly beneficial for
pregnant women since they are small and
nutrient dense just make sure to limit
your portions and avoid candied
varieties to prevent excess sugar intake
13 water drinking water is important as
your blood volume increases during
pregnancy adequate hydration may also
help prevent constipation and urinary
tract infections thanks for watching to
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