What should you eat during pregnancy?
Pregnancy is time of increased nutritional needs, both to support the rapidly growing fetus and to allow for the changes occurring in the body.
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- Milk and milk products: Dairy products provide numerous nutrients and are especially high in calcium and proteins.
- Cereals/grains, dals and other pulses: Protein, a major nutrient in this group, is necessary for growth of new cells and replacement of old ones.
- Vegetables: These provide vitamins A and C among other vitamins, minerals and fibre, which can help relieve constipation.
- Fruits: Oranges, grapefruit, melons and berries are the best sources of Vitamin C.
- Meat, fish and poultry: This food group like cereals and pulses provide with proteins necessary for growth and development of the baby.
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