What Is A Healthy Diet For A Pregnant Women?

A pregnant woman needs extra calories for growth of fetus. She need extra energy, calcuim , iron. If she does not takes extra diet than danger of being Anemic & nutritional deficiency occurs. Eat small frequent meals , include healthy snacks in between. Increase vegetables , fruits which is rich in iron , folic, calcium, vitamins & minerals ( Greens, red ,yellow,orange color vegetables , fruits ), cereals ( grains, oats, corn flakes , ragi, whole wheat, Brown rice), pulses ( whole Dal, if it gas problem avoid chana, pea) . Reduce brinjal, suran/yam, papaya, celery, onion, chilli, garlic, ginger, pepper, asfoetida, mustard, bajara, carom seeds, jaggery from your diet. You must remember that those who have previous history of abortion better they must avoid these. Do not eat left over, frozen & deep-frozen food.Avoid cold drinks, mutton, cocoa, chicken, eggs, alcohol, smoking, tobacco, betel nut, pan-masala but tea, coffee & ice-creams can be taken in small quantity..Walking for 30-45min per day .

Your daily diet should consist of variety of foods from different food groups.
Milk and milk products that are rich in calcium and essential amino acids. Cereals, pulses and whole grains that are rich in protein. Eat vegetables that are rich in minerals, vitamins and fiber. Have fresh fruits or seasonal fruits. In case you are a non vegetarian eat meat, fish and poultry that are essential animal proteins. Drink plenty of water and fluids.

Very true- in addition..
Five servings of fresh fruits and vegetables (including at least one serving of a dark orange vegetable, two servings of dark green leafy vegetables, and one serving of citrus fruit)
Six servings of enriched, whole-grain breads and cereals. Three servings of nonfat or low-fat milk or milk products
Two to three servings of extra-lean meats, chicken without the skin, fish, or cooked dried beans and peas
Eight glasses of water