When it comes to eating healthy during your pregnancy, a number of natural options provide an assortment of health benefits for both mom and baby. Here are some that you might want to stock up on the next time you are at the store.
Guest author: Vanessa Liney
Broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin C, chromium and folate. It is a very good source of dietary fiber, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin E, manganese, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B1, vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids), potassium and copper. It is rich in fiber which can help eliminate constipation, which is very common during pregnancy.
Dates are a good source of vitamins and minerals. They’re a great source of energy, sugar and fiber. Essential minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium and zinc are also found in dates and they contain vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, vitamin A and vitamin K.
Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, pantothenic acid and vitamin B6. It is a very good source of choline, dietary fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, manganese, phosphorus and biotin.
They contain more potassium than bananas and they’re loaded full of healthy mono-saturated fatty acids, which are good for the heart. They’re packed full of fiber and can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels
Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C. They are also a very good source of dietary fiber. In addition, oranges are a good source of B vitamins including vitamin B1.
A potassium-rich diet can help lower blood pressure, and people who eat plenty of potassium have up to a 27 percent lower risk of heart disease. Bottom Line: Bananas are a good dietary source of potassium and magnesium, two nutrients that are essential for heart health.
The highest amount of vitamin C in a bell pepper is concentrated in the red variety. Red bell peppers contain several phytochemicals and carotenoids, particularly beta-carotene, which lavish you with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. The capsaicin in bell peppers has multiple health benefits.
Vanessa Liney is a wife and very proud mum of two gorgeous children. She is also the creator of The Pregnancy Pantry blog, a site dedicated to nutrition, recipes and a blend of lifestyle, well-being and health throughout pregnancy.
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