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15 Power foods to keep you energetic throughout pregnancy!

12 May, 2016

Add these to your pregnancy diet to keep yourself full and healthy!

15 Power foods that will keep you energetic throughout pregnancy!

15 Power foods that will keep you energetic throughout pregnancy!

Pregnancy is a magical time but it also tends to wear you down.

Even if you just ate a heavy meal, you start to feel famished easily.

Why? It's because of your growing baby's nutritional demands.

Once you've made it past your second trimester, past the bouts of morning sickness, it's time to widen your dietary choices.

Our advice? Go for these 15 power foods that are sure to keep you healthy and energized throughout the rest of your pregnancy!

Salmon

Salmon

Salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids which is essential for your baby's brain and eye development.

It is also a great source of B vitamins and protein.

Broccoli

Broccoli

Being rich in calcium and folate, broccoli is one of the absolute must-haves in your diet.

It's fiber-filled and packed with disease-fighting antioxidants.

Leafy greens

Leafy greens

Adding green, leafy vegetables like kale, spinach and turnip greens to your regular prenatal diet ensures that you're getting enough iron and folate!

Oatmeal

Oatmeal

This is a delicious alternative to your regular morning toast because it's filling and to top it all off: it lowers your cholesterol!

If you prefer it sweet; avoid pre-made oatmeal. Go for the plain version and just add maple syrup or splenda later on.

Oranges

Oranges

Obviously a great source of Vitamin C, Oranges are also rich in fiber, and folate.

They are also good snack options to keep handy because its high water content keeps you hydrated and feeling full.

Whole-Grain Bread

Whole-Grain Bread

Break up with white bread because whole-grain bread has so much more to offer!

This type of bread has lots of iron, zinc, and fiber. Consuming this regularly assures that you get the right amount of daily fiber.

Lean Meat

Lean Meat

During pregnancy, you may find yourself having an intense craving for meat.

This is your body's way of telling you that you need twice your regular dose of iron.

So it's vital to consume as much iron and protein as possible!

Soy foods

Soy foods

If you're a vegetarian, soy foods like tofu are a healthier alternative to make sure you get the right amount of nutrients, including protein.

Bananas

Bananas

They're not only rich in protein, they keep you from feeling tired easily.

Cut up some bananas to add to your smoothie or yogurt when you're in a rush!

Nuts and Peanut Butter

Nuts and Peanut Butter

A good snacking option would be to go for peanut butter sandwiches instead of chips to keep you feeling full all day until dinner time!

Dried Fruit

Dried Fruit

To satisfy your sweet tooth while pregnant, dried fruits such as cranberries, apricots, and cherries are healthier choices!

Cheese

Cheese

Though some types of cheese aren't recommended during pregnancy, cheddar and mozzarella are great to add to your diet because they help you meet your daily calcium requirement!

Eggs

Eggs

Eggs are always a good idea. Have them as an omelette or poached, this healthy and yummy addition to your diet will keep your unhealthier cravings at bay.

Beans

Beans

Beans are packed with awesome nutrients like iron, folate, calcium and zinc.

What's great is that you can add them to virtually any dish: soups, pasta, or salads.

Berries

Berries

To curb your unhealthy sweet cravings, go for berries!

But more than an alternative to sweets, berries are packed with potassium, vitamin C, fiber and folate.

READ: 15 Foods you should eat to boost your sex drive

If you have any insights, questions or comments regarding the topic, please share them with us!

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