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Asked by Anonymous - Nov 28, 2024Hindi

What are the best foods to eat while you are pregnant? I am 16 weeks into my pregnancy and I have acute morning sickness. Pls help

Ans: When pregnant, you should eat a variety of foods to ensure you, and your baby get the nutrients they need:
Fruits and vegetables:
Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, including dark leafy greens, to get vitamins and minerals.
Whole grains: Eat whole grains like brown rice, barley, quinoa, and whole-wheat bread.
Protein: Eat a variety of proteins, including lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, beans, peas, nuts, and seeds.
Dairy: Choose pasteurized dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt.
Folate and folic acid: Eat foods that are high in folate and folic acid, such as cereal, spinach, beans.
Omega-3 fatty acids: Eat foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish liver oil, salmon, shrimp
Flax seeds
Iron: Eat foods that are high in iron to make up for the increased amount of blood in your body, green veggies, dates, jaggery, beet root carrots, prepare food in iron pan.
Fiber: Eat enough fiber to prevent constipation, which is common during pregnancy.
Food that can be eaten during acute morning sickness is
1) Ginger
2) Lemon
3) Mint
4) Curd
5) Coconut Water
6) Rice Water
7) Khichdi
8) Bananas
9) Watermelon
10) Toast
11) Jeera Water
12) Ajwain
13) Cardamom
14) Pomegranate Juice
15) Bland Biscuits and Crackers

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