5. Cheese
Why you should eat
Cheese is rich in calcium and protein – 2 substances playing
an important role in the development of bones and muscles.
Tips for pregnant women
“Women should put cheese on lasagnas or cakes to supplement
more protein and calcium for your body”.
6. Asparagus
Why you should eat
The lack of vitamin D in pregnant women can affect the intellectual
and physical development of the fetus. Therefore, women should eat much
asparagus – a food rich in vitamin D.
Asparagus is a
rich source of vitamin D
Tips for pregnant women
“Boiled asparagus is my favorite. When boiling it, you
should keep the fire, water low when boiling asparagus and take them out when
they’re perfectly cooked. Mothers can also make soup with crab and asparagus,
beef and asparagus rolls, asparagus salad, scallops stir fried with
asparagus…All of my family love eating these dishes.”
7. Eggs
Why you should eat
Egg is a rich source of protein, calcium and vitamin D. Besides,
omega-3 in eggs is also good for the development of fetus’s brain and vision.
Tips for pregnant women
“I usually boil eggs and put them in the tuna salad as I
can’t stand the smell of the oil when frying eggs”.
8. Broccoli
Why you should eat
Broccoli not only supplements essential nutriments for
pregnant women such as calcium and folic acid, but also contains fiber and
antioxidants. Broccoli is also rich in vitamin C, so it helps your body absorb
iron when being eaten with iron-rich foods such as noodles and whole-bran rice.
Broccoli contains
antioxidants and fiber
Tips for pregnant women
“Using broccoli for soup or stir-frying with shrimp and meat
is very delicious and easy to eat. Besides, mothers can combines mashed
broccoli with apple or pear juice. That’s fantastic to drink”.
