These foods provide essential nutrients for a healthy pregnancy.
🥦 Vegetables & Greens (Rich in Vitamins & Fiber)
- Spinach
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Sweet potatoes
- Bell peppers
- Beetroot
- Cabbage
- Pumpkin
- Drumstick (moringa)
🍎 Fruits (High in Vitamins & Antioxidants)
- Banana
- Apple
- Oranges
- Pomegranate
- Avocado
- Pear
- Papaya (ripe, in small amounts)
- Watermelon
🥛 Dairy Products (Calcium & Protein-Rich)
- Milk
- Yogurt (curd)
- Paneer (cottage cheese)
- Cheese
🥩 Protein-Rich Foods (Supports Fetal Growth)
- Eggs (well-cooked)
- Fish (low-mercury like salmon, sardines)
- Chicken (lean, well-cooked)
- Dal (lentils)
- Sprouts
- Tofu
🌾 Whole Grains (Energy & Fiber-Rich)
- Brown rice
- Whole wheat chapati
- Ragi (finger millet)
- Oats
- Quinoa
🥜 Nuts & Seeds (Omega-3 & Healthy Fats)
- Almonds
- Walnuts
- Flaxseeds
- Chia seeds
- Sesame seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
🥥 Fluids & Hydrating Foods
- Coconut water
- Buttermilk
- Lemon water
- Fresh fruit juices
- Herbal teas (ginger tea, fennel tea)
❌ Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy (First 3 Months)
🚫 Raw or Undercooked Foods (Risk of Infections)
- Raw eggs
- Raw or undercooked meat
- Sushi (raw fish)
- Unpasteurized milk & dairy
⚠️ High Mercury Fish (Harms Baby's Brain Development)
- Shark
- Swordfish
- King mackerel
- Tuna (limit intake)
❌ Junk & Processed Foods
- Packaged snacks (chips, biscuits, namkeen)
- Artificial sweeteners (diet sodas, sugar-free products)
- Fast food (burgers, pizzas, fried foods)
🚫 Excess Caffeine & Sugary Drinks
- Coffee (limit to 1 cup/day)
- Tea (avoid excess)
- Soft drinks & sodas
- Energy drinks
❌ Alcohol & Smoking (Extremely Harmful)
- Alcohol (can cause birth defects)
- Smoking (reduces oxygen supply to the baby)
⚠️ Spicy & Oily Foods (Causes Acidity & Heartburn)
- Excessively spicy foods
- Fried snacks (samosa, pakoras)
- Street foods (pani puri, chaat)
Important Note:
This information is based on general health guidelines. Individual health conditions may vary. Therefore, it is essential to consult a doctor based on personal medical needs. Way2Nalam does not confirm or guarantee this information.
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