PREGNANCY PLATE..

It is good to know that you can do so much to promote health and well-being of your baby during pregnancy. Eat fresh and washed fruits and vegetables to avoid any kind of infection.
If you have a restricted diet, either by choice (vegetarian or non-vegetarian) or because of medical reasons, then you may need to make some changes in order to ensure that you're obtaining the correct nutrients in the correct proportions.

FOR VEGETARIANS
It is not true that a vegetarian diet is bad for your baby. Like any pregnant woman, you need a balanced diet that supplies all the nutrition that you and your baby require, and you only need to make a few changes to your normal eating habits.
Fruits and Vegetables supply valuable vitamins and minerals as well as dietary fibre, that eases up the constipation that many pregnant women goes through.
Fruits that are rich in vitamin C include citrus fruits, kiwi, blackcurrent, cherries, peaches. Banana are good source of potassium, which is vital for cell growth.
Frozen vegetables like spinach, kale, broccoli, watercress, green beans, sprouts, provide folates, as well as vitamin K and iron. Leafy greens, carrots, sweet potatos and red peppers are also good source of carotene. Wash them thoroughly, then steam or stir-fry them in a small amount of oil, or better still, eat them raw.

Which fruits have highest or lowest residue levels?

Based on EGW's 2010 analysis

- WASH & PEEL THEM
- BUY FROM FARMER'S MARKET
Eating a variety of foods is vital during your pregnancy. Legumes are good means of adding extra protein.

Try and drink atlest eight glasses of water a day and watch how much tea, coffee and cola you drink.

Foods that are loaded with sugars and fats, such as chocolate cake or puddings, are not complete no-nos, it is just best to indulge in a small amount once in a while rather than on regular basis.


DID YOU KNOW :
There are some suggestions that baby boys screte a chemical that causes the mother to eat more during pregnancy.