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Maternal nutrition plays a fundamental role before and during the entire gestational period, affecting the development of the fetus and determining the future growth of the child. For this reason you can find some easy guidelines on pregnancy nutrients to help you during this wonderful journey!
| Essential Nutrients | Why is it important | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
Folic Acid |
| Leafy green vegetables, asparagus, broccoli, artichokes, Brussel sprouts, rocket, peas, chickpeas, kidney beans, oregano, parsley and fortified cereals. |
Vitamin B12 |
| Milk, yogurt, cheese, eggs, meat and fish (herrings, salmon, sardines, trout, mackerel). |
Vitamin D | To prevent: preeclampsia, low birth weight, neonatal hypocalcemia, poor postnatal growth, bone fragility. | Food contains a very small amount of kit D, so you can increase sun exposure and consider some supplements only when recommended by your O&G. |
Calcium |
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Milk and dairy or dairy free alternatives with added calcium, sardines, dried basil, cumin seeds, green leafy vegetables, rocket, broccoli, almonds, flax seeds, tahini sauce, tofu, water high in calcium (>100 or 150 mg/dl). |
Iron | It helps to:
| Dried and fresh aromatic herbs (thyme, basil, mint, marjoram, cumin, dill, turmeric, oregano), cumin seeds, dried tomatoes, meat, oily fish, eggs, legumes, leafy vegetables, pine nuts, almond, beans, lentils, chickpea, quinoa, flax seeds, chia seeds, tofu and tempeh. |
Zinc |
It helps to:
| Meat, legumes, pumpkin seeds, cashews, almonds. |
Omega 3 | To supply important building blocks for development of the brain and eyes in infant. | Fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines, herring). Nuts and seeds (such as flaxseed and flaxseed meal, chia seeds and walnuts). |