Food is extremely important for a surrogate mother. Therefore, including vitamins, minerals, and nutrients in your diet is key. By consuming nutrient-rich foods, you’ll help the baby grow. Once you reach the second and third trimesters, you’ll want to consume some extra calories to offer more nutrients for the baby’s development. If your diet doesn’t have enough nutrients, it’ll negatively affect the baby.
Read as we discuss the top five healthy foods for pregnancy:
1. Yam and sweet potato
There’s no better food than yam and sweet potato when you have an upset stomach. Both these foods are low in sugar and rich in fiber. Sweet potatoes can be prepared in a number of ways — mash them with butter, add rock salt to them, or bake them into chips. You can include these healthy, delicious foods in your diet when pregnant.
2. Salmon
Since salmon is rich in mercury, take it with caution when pregnant. When properly cooked, it can supply the body with lean protein and a small amount of mercury. It’s important to cook this fish at a high temperature to reduce its level of mercury and get important benefits from it.
3. Nuts
Nuts help you get sufficient protein during pregnancy. Almonds and walnuts aren’t just high in protein but are an incredible source of healthy fats.
Also, walnuts are arguably the best source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids. Nuts don’t supply the body with lots of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Therefore, they’re advantageous for the child growing in the womb and can be a decent protein source for the mother.
Walnuts can be applied on top of a salad, added to desserts, or taken as a snack.
4. Eggs
Eggs are one of the best sources of protein for pregnant women. Make eggs an essential part of your diet, even if you don’t like them — they’ll provide you with the energy needed to perform day-to-day activities without feeling tired (which is common during and after surrogacy). Eggs also provide plenty of nutrition without making you gain weight.
5. Beans
Beans are ideal for calming the body and helping relieve nausea. They also offer easily digestible protein that nurtures the body. Beans help develop the skin and eyes of a baby.
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