When you’re pregnant it feels like the list of foods you are to avoid is endless…unpasteurized cheese, cold cuts, high-mercury fish, the list goes on and on. But I’m a glass half-full kind of gal and choose instead to focus on all the fantastic foods I should be eating for baby #2. My growing belly needs high quality fats, protein and carbs. I need folic acid, vitamins A & C, omega-3’s, calcium, iron and zinc. That’s a lot to take in, so for anyone getting ready for #2 (or #1, 3, 4, etc…) here are the top 20 pregnancy foods that will cover all your bases. And re: #10 high quality dairy: yes, I consider Hagan Daaz high quality (especially vanilla with a drizzle of dark chocolate hot fudge).
Top 20 Pregnancy Foods
- Eggs
- Salmon
- Beans
- Sweet Potatoes
- Walnuts
- Dark leafy greens
- Lean meats and poultry
- 100% whole grains, including oatmeal, brown rice, quinoa, whole-wheat bread and pasta
- Broccoli
- High quality dairy, including milk, greek yogurt and cheese
- Bananas
- Oranges
- Mangoes
- Red peppers
- Figs
- Avocados
- Nuts
- Chives
- Carrots
- Edamame
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