Pregnancy Tips on Nutrition: Fruits that are must-haves for moms-to-be

During pregnancy, doctors suggest that a balanced diet plays a very important role in providing nutrition to baby. ‘Eating for two’ is a famous phrase that is vised and followed during pregnancy. It doesn’t mean you need to overeat, but a healthy diet plays a very essential role in growth of baby and mor. Doctors vise to avoid empty calories during pregnancy, and y stress on including fruits and vegetables in your diet. Fruits and vegetables provide you with required amount of nutrients for baby, especially fruits that are rich in some of key essential nutrients like Vitamin C and Vitamin B. Here are ten essential fruits you should eat during pregnancy.

· Orange

Oranges help in keeping body hydrated. y are a high source of folate. Folate helps in preventing brain and spinal cord defects. Orange is also a great source of Vitamin C, which helps body to gain iron.

· Mango

Mangoes are huge source of Vitamin A and C. One bowl of mangoes is equal to total RDA of Vitamin C and more than a third of RDA of Vitamin A. Vitamin A is essential for baby as deficiency of Vitamin A les to lower immunity and a higher risk of complications. Vitamin A deficiency also causes respiratory infections.

· Pear

Pears provide plenty of fiber, which helps with problems like constipation, a common pregnancy symptom. It is rich in nutrients like fiber, potassium, and folate. Potassium improves heart health for both mor and baby. It also stimulates cell regeneration.

· Avoco

Avocos are rich in healthy fats that provide energy and help in preventing neural tube effects. Avocos boost cells responsible for building skin and brain tissues of developing baby. y are an excellent source of Vitamin C, E, and K. Also, y are rich in potassium and copper. Leg cramps, ar common symptom in pregnancy, can be relieved by equate quantities of potassium.

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·  Guava

Guava contains a varied combination of nutrients, making it most suitable fruit for pregnant women. Guava contains Vitamins C and E, polyphels, and folate. It helps in relaxing muscles, aiding digestion, and reducing constipation.

· Pomegranate

Pomegranates are a huge source of Vitamin K, calcium, protein, and fiber. Nutrient-dense pomegranates are also a good source of energy. It helps in preventing iron deficiency. Pomegranate juice helps in decreasing risk of injury to placenta.

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· Banana

Bananas have a high fiber content, which helps in pregnancy-related constipation, and doctors suggest that Vitamin B6 can help relieve nausea and vomiting. Bananas are also rich in potassium and Vitamin C. Also, bananas have high levels of potassium.

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· Grapes

Grapes have high levels of Vitamin C and K, folate, antioxidants, fiber, and organic acids. It helps with biological changes that occur during pregnancy. It also helps in preventing infections as it contains immune-boosting antioxidants.

· Apples

Apples help in reducing risk of asthma and allergies over time in baby. Vitamin A is packed with nutrients to help a growing fetus including Vitamins A and C, fiber, and potassium.

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