Top 10 Superfoods For Pregnancy
9. Bananas
Banana is a rich source of calcium, potassium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folic acid and many other essential nutrients. Folic acid is essential for the development of nerves, brain, spinal cord of your growing fetus. Potassium content of Banana helps in maintaining blood pressure of the expecting mother during the course of pregnancy.
10. Pomegranate
Pomegranates contain more antioxidants than cranberries and green tea, making them ideal for all-round health and nutrition. It has fantastic anti-oxidant, anti-viral & anti-tumor properties. It lowers risk of anemia, heals hemorrhoids, strengthens immune system, increases bone density & is an excellent cure for skin ailments. It may also be helpful in lowering the risk of injury to the baby’s brain, according to a study published in “Pediatric Research” in June 2005. The high levels of a type of antioxidant called polyphenols in pomegranate juice help minimize a type of brain damage caused by lack of oxygen that sometimes occurs during birth.
