The Best Pregnancy Diet

This is one of the most important questions every woman who is pregnant or trying to become pregnant should be asking. It is so important because they are solely responsible for feeding and nourishing their growing baby.

The best pregnancy diet is one that will supply all the nutrients needed to support optimal fetal development (such as brain, nervous and skeletal system) while also giving the mother's body its needed nutrients. It's also the one that will curb food cravings and prevent an unhealthy weight gain, which could put both the baby and mother at risk for many health complications.

Specifically, it will consist of the foods listed below:

• High quality protein (grass-fed meats, eggs from cage free grass-fed chickens) High quality dairy (raw grass-fed: cheese, cream, milk and butter)
• Soaked grains and nuts
• Stocks (bone broths)
• Organic or locally grown fruits and veggies
• High quality fat
• Lacto-fermented foods
• High potency fish oil
• Filtered water

Eating the foods above will provide all the necessary nutrients a mother and developing baby needs such as:

• B vitamins
• Calcium
• Iron
• Zinc
• Copper
• Magnesium
• Vitamin D
• Healthy omega 3 to omega 6 ratio
• Conjugated Linolenic Acid
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Folate
• Cholesterol

This means that you will gain a healthy weight and have less to lose after pregnancy. Why? Because by giving your body and baby what is needed, you won't be tempted to overeat or be a victim to food cravings! And that's just another reason why it is the best pregnancy diet.

Laura Flynn, Registered Dietician, is Co-Author of The Fit and Healthy Pregnancy Guide - your source for holistic coaching on pregnancy nutrition and exercise. Visit www.FitandHealthyPregnancy.com for Free Special Reports and articles.