Ideal Pregnancy Diet
May 8th, 2008An ideal pregnancy diet
must include 4 or more servings of protein, veggies, and dairy; 2-4 servings of your favorite fruits; 6-11 servings of grains; and a minimum of 3 servings of protein. Consume high-fiber foods and those rich in minerals such as iron and zinc. You may still use salt and sugar but you have to use them sparingly. Avoid foods rich in preservatives. They wouldn’t do you and the baby any good. The importance of folic acid, likewise, could never be overemphasized. The lack of folate in the pregnancy diet has been linked to neural tube defects such as spina bifida.