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Pregnancy creates extra demands for certain nutrients, including iron and folate. If you are pregnant, aim to include the recommended nutrients in your diet, rather than increasing your kgs intake. Good food hygiene during pregnancy can help reduce your risk of listeriosis and salmonella. Increases your nutrients when you are pregnant, such as iron, iodine and folate. Good nutrition during pregnancy can help to keep you and your developing baby healthy.

When building your healthy eating plan, you’ll want to focus on whole foods that give you higher amounts of the good stuff you’d need when not pregnant such as:

• vitamins and minerals
• protein
• healthy types of fat
• complex carbohydrates
• fibre and fluids

Here are some super nutritious foods to eat when you’re pregnant to help make sure you’re hitting those nutrient goals:

• Dairy products
• Legumes
• Sweet potatoes
• Salmon/Eggs
• Broccoli and dark, leafy greens
• Lean meat and proteins
• Berries, Avocados
• Whole grains
• Dried fruits
• Water

Your growing baby is just waiting to slurp up all those nutrient-dense foods from a well-rounded eating plan of whole grains, fruits and veggies, lean proteins, and healthy fats.