What does a balanced diet for a pregnant woman have to contain?
It’s important for a pregnant woman to have a sufficient intake of vitamins and fibre which can be found in fruit, vegetables and whole grain foods. The body also needs a constant intake of protein which can be found in lean meat, eggs, dairy products, legumes, whole grain products and kernels. The normal functioning of the body is also ensured by – believe or not –fat. It’s found in fatty fish and vegetable oil rich with mono- and polyunsaturated fat. A pregnant woman should also increase her intake of minerals, including calcium, iron and zinc, in order to fight against tiredness more easily.
