5 Superfoods for Your Pregnancy Diet

Introduction

Diet and nutrition play a vital role in keeping you and your baby healthy up to your due date and beyond. As part of a healthy diet both during pregnancy and after birth, it’s important to eat foods that are particularly rich in nutrients – so called superfoods.

Your body needs these nutrients to help nourish your baby and help you heal after giving birth. Read on to find out more about what to include in your pregnancy diet…  
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1. Berries

Berries are high in antioxidants and provide Vitamin C, which help to boost your body’s natural immunity. They also clean toxins from the body and support recovery after you’ve given birth.

2. Dairy products

Milk, yoghurt, hard cheeses and protein powder are great sources of calcium.

3. Chickpeas

Chickpeas are super high in zinc, which is a necessary nutrient to help your body heal, repair cells and build collagen. They can be made into a range of hot and cold dishes such as curries and hummus.

4. Green leafy veg and broccoli

Kale, spinach and broccoli are vegetables to include in your pregnancy diet. Kale is a great source of fibre, calcium and vitamins A, C and K.

Spinach is loaded with iron and folate, which is good for you and your baby. And broccoli is also a great source of folate, fibre, calcium and potassium.

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5. Oatmeal

Oatmeal is an excellent source of fibre and is a good food after giving birth too. Pain medications, stress and all sorts of other things can stop your body from functioning properly. The fibre in oatmeal supports your body to push waste through, without producing too much gas or bloating.

Discover more tips on how to have a healthy diet in pregnancy.

Meet Our Team of Maternity Dieticians and Nutritionists

Eva Chambers
Eva Chambers

Specialist Dietitian and Nutritionist

Natércia Ferreira
Natércia Ferreira

Specialist Dietitian and Nutritionist

Tazmin Lewis
Tazmin Lewis

Specialist Dietitian and Nutritionist

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