When pregnant it is important that you eat a healthy diet that is well balanced all through your pregnancy. The food provides nourishment to you and baby and thus makes sure that you include lots of nutrients in your food. This is essential for the development and the growth of the baby.
What should your diet have in the second trimester?
Your diets should consist of a balance of:
- Proteins
- Fats
- Carbohydrates
- Vitamins
- Minerals
The diet for pregnant women should have a combination of some of the essential components.
Also when you enter the second trimester your body now needs lots of calcium and vitamin D. The body also requires magnesium. All these help in the strong growth of teeth and bones of the baby. Also, make sure that you include omega-3 oils in your diet which is important for the brain development of the baby.
Some food that should be included in your pregnancy diet in the second trimester are:
- Broccoli
- Peanut butter
- Cabbage
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