Food & Nutrition

12 Foods to Eat When You Are Pregnant

Lean Meat

Lean chicken, pork, and beef are great sources of high-quality protein. In addition, pork and beef provide a lot of B vitamins, choline, and iron, all of which are needed in higher amounts when you are pregnant. Iron plays an important role in the production of red blood cells, which are in greater demand during the third trimester. A deficiency of iron during early stages of pregnancy may lead to anemia, which is a major risk factor for low birth weight. To help with the absorption of iron, you should eat lean meat with food high in vitamin C, such as bell peppers or oranges. [3]