All meals during pregnancy are very important, especially breakfast. Let’s look at 8 healthy breakfast options that you can include in your diet with as told by Clinical Nutritionist Ms. Shilpa Singh from Fatima Hospital, Lucknow.
Spinach
Spinach provides a burst of folate in your body. It also contains proteins for your diet. Folate along with Vitamin B can help in infant development and prevent spine or brain defects.
Ginger
Healthy and nutritious ginger is known for its rich source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. This can help women during pregnancy to stay away from infections and morning sickness.
Banana
It is a filling food that contains proteins and antioxidants. Eating banana for breakfast can boost metabolism and aid digestive health. Also, it helps in maintaining the gut health.
Sweet Potato
They are rich in beta-carotene that is a plant compound which transforms into vitamin A. Sweet potatoes in breakfast can be super healthy and can support fetus development.
Avocados
This super food contains potassium, fiber, vitamins C, K, B5 and B6 as well as folate. Avocado toast can provide nourishment in pregnancy for most part of the day. It also reduces pregnancy cramps.
Legumes
Legumes in breakfast can include lentils, beans, chickpeas, soybeans and peanuts. They are great source of fiber and protein as well as provide iron, folate and calcium to aid pregnancy.
Lean Meat
Meat can provide pregnant women with rich sources of iron and proteins. Lean proteins can aid blood supply to the womb and help in fetus development. It might also reduce risk of premature delivery.
Eating right breakfast can aid in healthy delivery and reduce risk of infections and health issues during pregnancy. Hence, ensure that the breakfast is certainly the highly meal of the day.