Eating Better For Healthy Pregnancy, Naturally

Eat more whole foods 
Take a good look inside your kitchen. Identify and resolve to eat less processed and refined foods that are nothing but sugar and empty calories. Instead, fill your grocery basket with nourishing whole foods such as leafy vegetables and fresh fruits¹. Pick them out in a glorious spectrum of colours to ensure you’re packing enough anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals into your body for a healthy pregnancy.

Forget low fat
Trying to lose weight while your body’s busy growing another human being doesn’t make sense. As a mum-to-be, your baby get nutrients from what you eat. Traditional, nature-designed good fats like olive oil, coconut oil, cod liver oil, butter, nuts, eggs and meat are vital for building your baby’s brain and organs². It is always best to have a balanced diet and follow your doctor’s recommendation on the best foods for a healthy pregnancy.

Up your iron intake
Iron is an extremely important nutrient during your pregnancy². It helps to build your placenta and support oxygenating blood for your growing baby. Red meat is one of the best sources of iron. Other iron-rich food for a healthy pregnancy include turkey and chicken meat, fish, legumes, vegetables and grains³.

Have some herbs 
Always consult your doctor or a qualified herbalist before taking any herbs during your pregnancy. Just because they are natural products doesn’t mean they are necessarily safe or the best food for a healthy pregnancy. Depending on your physical condition and if approved by your doctor or a qualified herbalist, some herbs like red raspberry leaf, nettle leaf, alfalfa leaf and peppermint can be beneficial when taken in moderation⁴.
 

References for the best types of food for a healthy pregnancy:

• https://www.naturalbirthandbabycare.com/pregnancy-diet/
• http://www.mamanatural.com/pregnancy-diet/
• http://www.babycenter.com/0_iron-in-your-pregnancy-diet_1468.bc
• http://wellnessmama.com/2462/nutrition-for-healthy-pregnancy/