For the health of the mother and the fetus. Nutritional advice that a pregnant woman should know

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A nutritionist provided a set of nutritional advice to pregnant women, emphasizing the need to adhere to them during pregnancy.

Nutritionist Nourhan Nasser said, “During pregnancy, women’s nutritional needs increase, according to Al-Nahar.”

She added that it is important to follow a healthy diet that meets these needs to ensure good health for the mother and the fetus.

The most important types of nutrients that Nourhan Nasser advised a pregnant woman to add to her diet are:

Protein: You should eat 70 grams of protein per day during pregnancy and it is recommended to consume it from lean meat, legumes and others.

Carbohydrates: It is recommended that you consume 175 grams of carbohydrate per day, preferably from complex carbohydrates, such as whole grains and oats, instead of sugars.

Iron: It is recommended to consume between 27 and 30 mg per day. Foods rich in iron are red meat and internal viscera such as liver, poultry, legumes, green leafy vegetables such as spinach and molokhia, and dried fruits such as raisins, molasses and nuts. mushrooms.

Calcium: The recommended intake ranges from 1000 to 1200 mg per day. Milk and dairy products, green leafy vegetables and sardines are the main sources of calcium.