9. Red beans
Why you should eat
Most pregnant women have anemia during pregnancy. To
increase the amount of hemoglobin, women should add red bean onto their daily
diet. Iron-rich seeds such as red bean should also be used after pregnancy.
Tips for pregnant women
“At the weekend, you should make sweet red bean soup. You
just need to simmer them until they’re tender, and add a little bit of sugar or
lotus seed (up to you), then you can have this delicious sweet soup”.
10. Yoghurt
Why you should eat
Yoghurt is a rich source of calcium and vitamin D, which is
good for the development of the fetus’ bones. Beneficial bacteria such as probiotic
in the yoghurt have the effect on “beating away” the fatigue, sluggishness for
pregnant women.
Yoghurt has the
effect on supporting the bone development of the baby.
Tips for pregnant women
“I get addicted to mixing fruits with yoghurt. You have
different fruits for every season. Apples, pear, strawberry, water melon…So
yummy”.
11. Okra
Why you should eat
Okra is rich in vitamin A, B vitamins (B1, B2, B6), vitamin
C, minerals and trace elements such as zinc and calcium. Besides, okra also
supplements fiber and folic acid for pregnant women which help to prevent birth
defects on baby, stop constipation permanently.
Tips for pregnant women
“Okra coated with flour then fried is one of my favorite
dishes. It’s easy to make this. You just need to buy okra, cut of the
unnecessary part, clean them and cut them in to halves. Take the yolk out of
the egg, beat it with breadcrumbs to that the mixture are perfectly mixed. Put
the okra into this mixture, then heat the oil and put the okra in. when it has
the perfectly yellow coating, take them out and put on the blotting paper.
That’s done”.
12. Salmon
Why you should eat
This is the best source providing DHA. Omega-3 fatty acid
makes the brain and the nervous system of the baby develop. Researches also show
that the more salmon pregnant women eat, the more the fetal brain develops.
Though salmon has low mercury content, eating it every day can accumulate a
huge amount of mercury in your body, so you should 360 gram or less each week.
Salmon is the best
source providing DHA
Tips for pregnant women
“Within the first 3 months of pregnancy, you should eat
salmon every 2 weeks. Salmon can be used to braise, make salad, make soup with
squash, cooked with orange sauce… All are very delicious.”
