What Fruits To Eat During Pregnancy?

During pregnancy,Body needs extra calories ,vitamins & minerals . Fruits are rich in vitamins ,fibers, minerals which is good for fetus as well as mother. Include fruits: vitamin C rich fruits like Amla , guava, sweetlime , orange lemon which is good for increase immunity,to increase the absorption of iron , calcium & maintain the bones and teeth .Folic acid is important to help the development of the baby's brain -Folic acid rich source are in strawberries, dates, peaches, apricots and raisins. Apple , watermelon,banana,fig,grapes(green),grapefruit you can include this fruits also . Avoid - papaya, pineapple upto 7 months after 7th month take very small qty of papaya,pineapple.

During the first three months of pregnancy (and preferably before becoming pregnant) a woman needs folic acid. This is one of the B-group vitamins and is also known as vitamin B9. It is important during pregnancy for the creation of the baby's nervous system. Good natural sources of folic acid are barley beans, fruit, green vegetables, orange juice, lentils, peas and rice. It is recommended that all pregnant women take a daily 400 microgram supplement of folic acid a day for two months before conception and three months into their pregnancy.

the pregnancy diet should have lots of fruits and vegetables, rice and potatoes, food that is rich in proteins. Fiber is also recommended as it prevents constipation that usually affects pregnant women. Fiber is found in pasta, vegetables, fruit and wholegrain bread.

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Good points smith but rice & potatoes should be limited because to prevent diabetes during pregnancy. Rice & potatoes are high in carbs & glycemic index is high.

I agree with you Veronica, you are correct.

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Yes you right. I agree with your point that rice and potatoes should be limited.
thanks!