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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

10 Pregnancy Super Foods!


1. Avocados: mono-unsaturated fats, potassium, vit. C, folic acid, lutein


2. Beans & Legumes: fiber, plant source of zinc & protein


3. Berries: antioxidants, vitamins, phytonutrients- 'all-fruit' juices & spreads too!


4. Dark Leafy Greens: vit. A & C, folic acid, fiber, antioxidants (eat with a bit of fat-oil or butter for max synergy)


5. Eggs: vit. A, protein, iron


6. Fatty Fish: salmon, black cod, sardines or fish oil supplement: essential fatty acids, protein


7. Nuts: vit. E, magnesium, mono-unsaturated fats


8. Lamb or Beef: zinc, protein & iron


9. Sweet Potatoes: vit. A & E


10. Yogurt: beneficial probiotic bacteria, calcium, protein

by Kimber Pasquali (Mothering- Natural Family Living-Magazine)