10 foods that will help you gain baby weight during pregnancy.

As soon as a you find out that you are pregnant, it becomes important for you to take extra care of your physical as well as mental health. In terms of physical health, you should take care of your diet, exercise and overall lifestyle.

10 Foods that can help in weight gain of fetus during pregnancy:

1. Milk and milk products: Milk and milk products (paneer, curd, yogurt, etc) are rich sources of protein and calcium.

2. Eggs: Eggs provide an exceptional protein source and fatty acids with a large variety of vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds.

3. Sprouts: The protein content in sprouts is significantly high. They are also rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre which are very beneficial. Whole Moong dal, Black chana, etc can be sprouted and consumed.

4. Dry Fruits: Dry fruits like almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts are another very good source of protein. At least one fistful of dry fruits should be included in daily diet.

5. Chicken and Fish: Rich source of protein, vitamins and antioxidants.

6. Avocados: They are rich source of Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6 and healthy fat.

7. Soyabean: A protein rich food for vegetarians. It is also rich in iron, healthy fats and fibre along with other minerals.

8. Beans and Lentils: Beans and lentils are rich in protein as well as zinc, an essential mineral required for fetal weight gain.

9. Fruits: Fruits like banana, berries, oranges are rich source of folate, potassium and Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps to build immunity and let better iron absorption leading to healthy fetal development.

10. Oats: Oats are excellent source of carbohydrates, selenium, Vitamin B, phosphorus and calcium.

• Protein is critical in ensuring proper growth and development of an unborn child. Hence, consumption of foods from diverse food groups with focus on protein rich diet will always be a nutritional option for increasing fetal weight.

Source:-
1. Milk and Protein Intake by Pregnant Women Affects Growth of Foetus  

2. The potential of a simple egg to improve maternal and child nutrition

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