Do boost nutrients for a healthy
pregnancy. Important nutrients include the following:
Calcium (why: avoiding
back and leg pain, insomnia, and
irritability)—eat figs and raw leeks.
Folic acid (why: avoiding
structural defects)—eat chives. Chives are a nutrient-dense food low in
calories but high in nutrients. Always use a sharp knife to cut chives (why:
avoid bruising the herb), and add chives to any dish near the end of cooking (why:
avoid losing its flavor).
Iron (why: healthy growth
of baby)—eat chives.
Magnesium (why: cellular
development; over-coming early pregnancy discomfort, such as
constipation)—eat chives.
Manganese (why: baby’s
normal skeletal development)—eat raw leeks.
Vitamin B6 (why:
avoiding nausea and morning sickness; metabolizing proteins, carbohydrates, and
fats)—eat raw leeks.
Vitamin C (why: proper
absorption of iron)—eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
Vitamin K (why: healthy
bone growth and proper blood-clot formation)—eat raw leeks.
All the above nutrients and vitamins are especially
important not only for pre-pregnancy but also for the first trimester of
pregnancy.
Stephen Lau
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