Pregnancy diet plan

During pregnancy you should pay attention to diet, that is why we are proposing five important groups of food.

The first group – meat and proteins

From this group should eat – and in three servings per day:

• red meat
• poultry (but be sure to remove the skin)
• eggs
• beans (cooked)
• nuts
• peanut butter

Peanut butter is a good choice in terms of protein, but do not overdo it with the amount. The same goes for eggs.

The second group – grains

From this group you should eat six servings per day:

• bread from whole grains
• cereals high in fiber
• oats
• whole grain crackers
• brown rice

One serving means one cup of cooked cereal.

The third group – vegetables

You need to eat 3-5 servings of vegetables a day, and to choose from the following list:

• green leafy vegetables (spinach, lettuce (endive), kale)
• bright yellow vegetables (squash, carrots, pumpkin)
• other vegetables – tomatoes, cabbage, peppers, peas, green / yellow beans, broccoli

The fourth group – fruit

From the list choose 2-4 servings per day:

• citrus fruits – oranges, tangerines, grapefruit
• strawberries
• watermelon
• mango
• apples
• bananas
• peach

The fifth group – milk

Daily pregnant women should consume three or more servings of milk:

• low-fat yogurt
• hard cheese
• milk