Pregnancy Food: Grains and Potatoes - May 2024

Supermums-to-be should know that grains and potatoes are important food intakes. However, there are only certain types of grains and potatoes that are good for you. You must be careful because unnecessary food consumption might affect your pregnancy.

So, which ones are safe to eat and which should be avoided? Let’s find out together!

Here are some healthy grains and potatoes to eat during your pregnancy.

Black rice

Eating black rice is a good source of iron and can prevent anemia and iron deficiency.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal is very good for pregnant women, especially for breakfast. It relieves constipation, morning sickness symptoms and makes your skin healthier.

Cereal

You can eat cereal, too! You must pick those made with whole grains and avoid the added sugar ones. Cereal can help to relieve constipation and morning sickness. It can also stimulate a baby’s development.

Chickpeas

Chickpeas are very good for pregnant mummies! It is very rich in folate that prevents neural tube disorder in developing babies. It also helps to boost your red blood cells and ensure a healthy pregnancy.

Corn

Corn is very nutritious for pregnant mums! It helps with your constipation, cardiovascular disease and boost baby’s brain development. Not only that, corn is also good for mummy and baby’s skins.

Quinoa

It is very healthy to eat quinoa during your pregnancy. It supplies you with nutrients for mum and baby’s development and brain.

Noodles

Super mums-to-be still can consume their favourite noodles. However, please do not eat instant noodles! It is very bad for your pregnancy. Choose the ones that are less in sugar and salt. It can help with your digestion, physical strength, and baby’s brain development.

Vermicelli

Vermicelli is a very popular Asian food. It is not only yummy but nutritious, too! It helps to boost your health, relieve sickness, and stimulate your baby’s healthy development.

Bread

If you love to eat bread, make sure you consume them whole meal. Whole meal bread provides fiber and nutrients that are essential for mummies-to-be.

Brown rice

It is safe to eat brown rice such as magnesium, selenium, and manganese. However, you need to control your consumption. This is because it has a high level of arsenic that increases the chance of premature death of the fetus.

Barley

Avoid eating in a massive amount because it contains a small risk of miscarriage. You would also have to prevent eating sprouted barley because it can cause infections.

Sweet potato

Mums-to-be can eat sweet potatoes. But, you can only have a tiny portion. This is as too much vitamin A might cause miscarriage, stillbirth, and birth defects.

Purple yam

You need to control your purple yams intake. Purple yams have nutrients that improve immunity and relieve constipation; it also improves your skin! But, the carbohydrates are not easily digestible and can cause stomach discomfort.

Grains and potatoes to avoid during your pregnancy

Potato chips

Please avoid potato chips during your pregnancy. It can increase your risk of pregnancy complications and poor baby development.

Cassava

Trying to prevent eating cassava during pregnancy might affect your and your baby’s development. Not only that, raw cassava is the most toxic and can cause food poisoning.

I know sometimes grains and potatoes are hard to refuse but it is really important to watch over your food intake during your pregnancy. Let us strive to be a healthy super mums-to-be!

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice from Motherhood. For any health-related concerns, it is advisable to consult with a qualified healthcare professional or medical practitioner.

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