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Foods For Foetus Brain Development

During pregnancy, a mother should consume a wholesome diet which consists of rich proteins and nutrients for the growing child in her womb. Experts say that what you eat the baby will eat too, so it is very essential for pregnant women to eat the right type of food during her three trimesters. Eating healthy during your full term of pregnancy will keep you and your little one growing in the best of health.

When you visit a gynaecologist for your regular check ups, one of the main important things he/ she will tell the expectant mother is to follow a healthy diet. This healthy diet should consist of veggies rich in iron, fruits that have citrus and fish which have Omega contents. Foods like these will help to increase the foetus's brain development and thus when he/ she is born you will be looking at a smart baby indeed!

Here are some of the foods women should consume during pregnancy. These foods will help to naturally increase your foetus's brain development. An expectant mother should eat the most nutritious foods during pregnancy in order to promote optimal development for her child's brain and to give her baby the best start in life.

Take a look at these healthy foods for pregnant women:

Leafy Veggies

Leafy Veggies

During pregnancy, one of the main things pregnant women need to follow in their diet is to add leafy veggies like spinach and broccoli. These leafy veggies contain a good source of iron and calcium which is good for the foetus brain development.

Citrus fruits

Citrus fruits

When it comes to the foetus brain development, pregnant mothers should consume at least one citrus fruit every day. Citrus fruits like orange and grapefruit are some of the best fruits to add to your daily meal.

Liver

Liver

Most pregnant mothers do not have sufficient iron to supply enough oxygen in the blood circulating to the growing foetus and placenta. Therefore, if you want to give birth to a smart newborn, have one serving of liver once in a week.

Chicken

Chicken

If you are a regular non-vegetarian eater, you will love the taste of chicken. This lean meat has a good amount of iron called heme iron which is good for the brain development of foetus.

Fish

Fish

Fish like sardines, mackerel and salmon have the highest Omega-3 contents which is good to consume during pregnancy. Omega-3 is good for pregnant women to consume twice in a week and improve the brain development of foetus.

Yolk

Yolk

Many dislike the yolk of an egg, but it is very good for pregnant women to consume during pregnancy. The yolk of egg consists of Choline which is one of the most recently discovered B vitamins that is good for the brain development of foetus.

Cabbage

Cabbage

Any dish which contains cabbage is good for the brain development of foetus. Cabbage contains a rich source of folic acid which is good for women to consume during pregnancy.

Yogurt

Yogurt

One of the best protein foods which pregnant women need to add to their daily diet is yogurt. The creamy yogurt contains a lot of proteins and calcium which is good for the growing baby in your womb.

Walnuts

Walnuts

A handful of walnuts will do wonders for women during pregnancy. Walnuts contain a high amount of plant-based Omega-3s which is ideally good for the brain development of foetus.

Berries

Berries

Eating a handful of berries like blueberries, strawberries and raspberries will increase your baby's IQ levels. Pregnant women should consume one form of berries in her whole term of pregnancy.

Story first published: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 17:46 [IST]
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