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13 Foods to Eat When You’re Pregnant

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  13 Foods to Eat When You’re Pregnant Written by Ousman Sowe, MS, RDN (Ice) — Medically reviewed by Grant Tinsley, PhD — -Dairy -Legumes -Sweet  -Salmon -Eggs -Leafy greens -Lean meat -Berries -Whole grains -Avocados -Dried Fruit -Fish liver oil -Water -Takeaway Pregnant? Hangry? Looking for a snack that will make your tummy and your baby happy? You’re probably hearing it a lot: Eating nutritious foods while pregnant is essential. We’re here to make your pantry into a one-stop shop of healthy and delicious foods that will give your baby the best start to life. When building your healthy eating plan, you’ll want to focus on whole foods that give you higher amounts of the good stuff you’d need when not pregnant such as: protein vitamins and minerals healthy types of fat complex carbohydrates fiber and fluids Here are 13 super nutritious foods to eat when you’re pregnant to help make sure you’re hitting those nutrient goals. 1. Dairy products During pregnancy, you need to consume extra p