General Info- Pregnancy Diet
- A Varied & balanced diet is the best way to get all the nutrients & energy for a healthy pregnancy
- Stay hydrated with eight to 12 glasses of water a day.
- You need to limit your caffeine intake. Replace with healthier options.
- Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to eat for two. Most doctors recommend 300 extra calories a day only in the second and third trimesters.
- Remember that you’re eating for a baby, not another full-size adult.
- Fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Try to get natural sources of folic acid from your diet. Foods rich in folic acid include lentils (dal), spinach (palak), and walnuts (akrot).
- Healthy carbohydrates such as potatoes, and wholegrain varieties of rice, bread, and pasta.
- Foods rich in protein, such as meat, chicken, eggs, pulses, lentils, and soya nuggets.
- Dairy foods, such as milk, fresh cheese (paneer), curd, or yogurt.