5 Superfoods for Your Pregnancy Diet
Diet and nutrition play a vital role in your baby’s health and in keeping you healthy right up until your due date. As part of a healthy diet both during pregnancy and after birth, it's important to include foods that are particularly rich in nutrients – so called superfoods. Your body needs these nutrients to help you heal after giving birth and consuming the right food will help your body to heal faster.
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. 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.
3. Dairy products
Milk, yoghurt, hard cheeses and protein powder are great sources of calcium.
4. 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.
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.
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