Food & Nutrition

12 Foods to Eat When You Are Pregnant

Avocados

Avocados are on the list of superpood as it contains a bunch of vitamins and minerals. These include vitamin C, vitamin E, copper, potassium, vitamin K, B vitamins, and fiber. More importantly, they are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, which are important for the building of tissues, brain, and skin of the fetus. Folate in avocadoes can also help prevent spina bifida, neural tube defects, as well as developmental abnormalities of the spine and brain. Last but not least, potassium can help ease leg cramps, a common problem in pregnant women. [2]